Stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during a physical activity such as coughing or sneezing. It can happen if the pelvic floor muscles are weak.
Cochrane has reviewed the data on Kegel exercises in women. Continue reading Pelvic floor training for urinary incontinence
Researchers at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah reviewed the safety and efficacy of magnesium supplements in patients with or at risk of heart disease. Continue reading Magnesium in adults with coronary heart disease
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland studied cancer patients during bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Continue reading Magnetic acupuncture to reduce pain during bone marrow biopsy
Drs. Kelly Brownell and Kenneth Warner from Yale and the University of Michigan, respectively, see similarities in the actions of “Big Tobacco” 50 years ago and what “Big Food” is doing today in response to concern that their products cause harm.
The public health issues aren’t identical, but if you’re old enough to remember the tobacco safety debate, the similarities are striking. Continue reading Will “Big Food” follow “Big Tobacco’s” script?
Researchers at the Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, in Nashville, Tennessee, evaluated the association between soy food after breast cancer diagnosis and mortality. Continue reading Soy and the risk of death after breast cancer diagnosis
The paucity of well-designed studies in patients makes it difficult to make specific recommendations, according to researchers at the University of Toronto, in Ontario. Continue reading Review of nutraceuticals to prevent prostate cancer
This study was designed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in older men.
More interesting is the finding that taking vitamin D supplements didn’t help. Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency in older men
Researchers from The University of Sydney, Sydney, in Australia reviewed the literature. Continue reading Review: Tai chi for chronic musculoskeletal pain
Professor Kaisu Pitkala from the Helsinki University Hospital in Finland used fermented oat drinks.
Professor Jeremy Hamilton-Miller of the Royal Free and University College Medical School in London explains why this research is important. Continue reading Normalizing bowel movements in frail nursing home patients
HAART is the acronym for Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy — aggressive treatment used to suppress HIV viral replication and the progression of HIV disease.
Researchers from the Hospital San Pedro, in Spain surveyed the use of medicinal plants in HIV patients receiving HAART. Continue reading Prevalence of CAM use during HAART in HIV
Cranberry juice was compared to Lactobacillus in children with recurrent urinary tract infections by researchers at the Catholic University, in Rome, Italy. Continue reading Cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections in children
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection. Having BV during pregnancy raises the risk for preterm labor and birth, miscarriage, preterm premature rupture of the amniotic membranes, and uterine infection after delivery.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, in Pennsylvania examined the association between maternal vitamin D levels and the prevalence of BV in early pregnancy. Continue reading Vitamin D and bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy
Researchers at Tshwane University of Technology, in Pretoria, South Africa compared lemon grass, lemon juice, and gentian violet. Continue reading Treating oral thrush in HIV/AIDS patients
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is brain damage that results from a shortage of oxygen or blood flow.
Researchers from Washington DC and Cairo, Egypt combined intravenous injections of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin; a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) to this condition. Continue reading Vitamin C and encephalopathy
Researcher from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, in Baltimore, Maryland looked at the relationship between low vitamin D levels and the risk of having the metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that increase the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. Continue reading Risk from low vitamin D levels during adolescence
Medscape has reported the results of 3 studies presented during the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting. Continue reading Research on Chinese herbals for asthma and allergy
This Cochrane review has received several comments and goes back to the top of the queue.
It covers injection therapy for patients with subacute or chronic low back pain. Continue reading Injection therapy for low back pain
Scabies is a contagious skin disorder caused by a mite (photo) that burrows into skin and causes an itchy rash. Topically applied prescription drugs are effective but have side effects; and cost is an issue in developing countries.
Researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University, in Nigeria compared the response to Aloe vera vs benzyl benzoate (Ascarbiol). Continue reading Treating scabies with Aloe vera
Mayo Clinic research shows that inadequate vitamin D levels are associated with a greater need for narcotic medication in patients with chronic pain. Continue reading Correlating vitamin D levels and the need for pain meds
Milk thistle is sometimes taken as a natural treatment for liver problems.
Unfortunately, most milk thistle supplements contain less than the labeled amount of silymarin. Continue reading ConsumerLab tests milk thistle supplements