Researchers at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, in Prescott, Arizona report that no interaction occurred.
How should we consider these findings in light of other research showing an interaction? Continue reading Effect of high-dose cranberry juice on warfarin
The FDA is alerting parents and caregivers that some liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow excessive dosing of Vitamin D to infants. Continue reading FDA issues vitamin D recommendations for infants
Dr. Moshe Frenkel (photo), who is medical director of the Integrative Medicine Program at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas, has reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Homeopathy in cancer care
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland compare beta carotene to vitamin A. Continue reading Avoid vitamin A deficiency during pregnancy
Prolonged physical exertion and environmental stress may depress immune cell function and increase the risk of an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Researchers from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia studied the response to vitamin C under these conditions. Continue reading Vitamin C, stress, and the risk of infection
Each has been practiced more than 50 years, in many countries, by thousands of students and teachers.
Here are the holistic highlights from an excellent comparative review written by researchers and clinicians in Champaign and Urbana, Illinois. Continue reading Comparative review: Alexander technique and Feldenkrais method
This is the first study of St. John’s wort + kava to treat major depressive disorder with underlying anxiety, according to researchers from The University of Queensland, Australia. Continue reading St. John’s wort + kava for major depression with anxiety
The SUNLIGHT (Study of Underlying Genetic Determinants of Vitamin D and Highly Related Traits) Consortium reports its results.
The abstract in The Lancet is poor, but here’s a summary of the details from Medical News Today. Continue reading Is there a genetic predisposition to vitamin D deficiency?
Researchers at Aristotle University, in Thessaloniki, Greece, studied the effect of Greek traditional dances on quality of life. Continue reading Dancing to improve quality of life in old people
Cardiovascular events, of course, include heart attack, stroke or death due to diseased heart and blood vessels.
Researchers from the US looked for evidence of benefit from Ginkgo biloba. Continue reading Does Ginkgo reduce cardiovascular events?
Researchers at Victoria University, in Melbourne, Australia reviewed the evidence.
But not everyone agrees with their conclusions. Continue reading Review: Herbal medicines to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Gabriela Kaplan is an oncology clinical nurse specialist at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She specializes in end-of-life care.
Here’s just a small part of her Medscape interview. Continue reading What’s the difference between palliative and hospice care?
Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource has published a review.
You’ll need a subscription to read the entire article, but here’s a summary, courtesy of Medical News Today. Continue reading Practical tips for selecting canes and walkers
Recent National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines on low back pain list acupuncture as an initial treatment option.
Here’s the supporting evidence. Continue reading Another review: Acupuncture for chronic low back pain
It’s a common cause of heel pain.
Researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University report benefit with acupuncture. Continue reading Acupuncture to treat plantar fasciitis
Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine in California studied arthritis patients who were unable or unwilling to attend a small-group arthritis self-management program (ASMP). Continue reading Internet-based arthritis self-management
Researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania tell us, “Despite known adverse effects, sedative-hypnotic drugs are widely used in institutional settings serving the elderly.”
They studied the potential of massage at bedtime to reduce their use. Continue reading Might massage reduce the use of sedative-hypnotic drugs at bedtime?
Researchers at IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, in Italy report the combination is better than endurance training alone. Continue reading Hydrotherapy + endurance training in elderly patients with heart failure
Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia investigated the possible impact of two commonly used herbal medicines, garlic and cranberry, on the anticoagulant, warfarin (Coumadin). Continue reading Warfarin and cranberry interaction
Non-soy legumes include a variety of beans, peas, and some seeds. They are commonly consumed in Western countries.
Researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine, in New Orleans, Louisiana reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Effects of non-soy legumes on cholesterol levels