Fatty acids may be important dietary components that modulate osteoporotic fracture risk.
Researchers at The Ohio State University, Columbus, studied fatty acid intake in relation to osteoporotic fractures. Continue reading Fatty acids and the risk of fracture in women
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco examined the value of vigorous activity and brisk walking after diagnosis on the risk of prostate cancer progression. Continue reading Value of physical activity after diagnosis of prostate cancer
Low blood levels of vitamin A and zinc are common in tuberculosis patients. But do patients benefit from supplementation during treatment?
Researchers at the University of the Western Cape, in Cape Town, South Africa, looked for changes in adults with sputum smear–positive pulmonary tuberculosis. Continue reading Vitamin A and zinc to treat tuberculosis
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, determined if pomegranate juice improved the recovery of skeletal muscle strength after eccentric exercise in subjects who routinely performed resistance training.
Eccentric exercise causes muscles to lengthen while lower a weight. Continue reading Effect of pomegranate juice following exercise
Mortality in long-term hemodialysis patients is mostly attributed to cardiovascular complications, and may be related to chronic inflammation.
Researchers at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, in Torrance, California, hypothesized that the anti-inflammatory benefits of higher dietary intake of omega-3 compared with omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids might lower inflammatory processes and decrease the risk of death. Continue reading The omega-6 to -3 ratio and survival in hemodialysis patients
A review published 6 years ago in the International Journal of Obesity concluded, “Most trials have been descriptive in nature, of short duration (less than or equal to 12 weeks), and designed using nonstandard treatment protocols.”
So, what’s changed? Continue reading Acupuncture for obesity
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong, in China, studied the risk for an herbal:warfarin interaction in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Effects of herbals on warfarin therapy
Prof. Ernst and a colleague reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Yoga as a treatment for asthma
Feldenkrais method (Photo: Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, the developer) is an educational system designed to improve body movement and function. Its goal is to re-educate the nervous system and improve motor ability.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia report their experience in older adults. Continue reading Improving balance and mobility using Feldenkrais exercises
Hot flashes are a common symptom during the menopause transition or following breast cancer treatment.
During the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, researchers at various centers in the US reported their findings. Continue reading Evaluating flaxseed to treat hot flashes
Researchers at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, compared the occurrence of repeated disability in patients treated by different healthcare providers. Continue reading Chiropractic and recurrence of work-related low back pain
Resveratrol supplements have been popular since 2006, when studies in animals showed “life-extending” and “endurance-enhancing” effects. Similar evidence doesn’t exist for people, which is the reason there are few posts about it on this site.
ConsumerLab.com’s most recent tests revealed that 2 resveratrol supplements provided only 43% and 87%, respectively, of their listed amounts of resveratrol. Continue reading Resveratrol: You don’t always get what you pay for
Major depressive disorder (aka clinical, major, and unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder) is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood with low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, in Toronto, Ontario studied the response to a 2-point electroacupuncture protocol (verum acupuncture). Continue reading Acupuncture not better than “placebo” for major depression
Two new studies are reviewed. Continue reading Omega-3 and the risk of diabetes
Medical cannabis is associated with a number of adverse medical and psychiatric consequences.
Dr. Gary Reisfield (photo), who is Chief of Pain Management Services at the University of Florida College of Medicine, in Gainesville, has reviewed the risks. Continue reading Risks of driving while on medical cannabis
The Endocrine Society has published guidelines. Continue reading Evaluation, treatment, and prevention of vitamin D deficiency
U.S. News evaluated and ranked 20 diets with input from a panel of health experts. Continue reading Best diets
Tactile massage is a soft massage that improves physical relaxation and psychological well-being.
Researchers at Hamamatsu University, in Shizuoka, Japan, studied the response to tactile massage among elderly patients with dementia. Continue reading Tactile massage in elderly patients with severe dementia
The effects of cannabis are mediated via cannabinoid CB1 receptors in the brain.
Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health, in Bethesda, Maryland, measured the effects of chronic daily cannabis smokers on these receptors. Continue reading Effects of cannabis on the brain
In a study sponsored by the NCCAM, researchers from the US and Australia looked for potential benefits. Continue reading Echinacea to treat the common cold?