An epidemiologist from the UK, he proved the connection between exercise and heart health, and laid the scientific groundwork for the modern aerobics movement. Continue reading Obituary: Jeremy Morris
Soladek toxicity in a 60-year-old woman
Medscape has published a case report of a woman from the Dominican Republic who was hospitalized with complaints of weakness, stomach pain, and frequent urination. Continue reading Soladek toxicity in a 60-year-old woman
Treating kids with high cholesterol
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics published guidelines for screening children for high cholesterol blood levels.
Now, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia have estimated the number that might need treatment. Continue reading Treating kids with high cholesterol
Pilates, and preventing neck and shoulder disorders
Shoulder biomechanics and spine alignment are related to neck-shoulder pain.
Researchers from McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec studied the effects of Pilates. Continue reading Pilates, and preventing neck and shoulder disorders
Mediterranean diet and risk of stroke
Researchers from Boston report that it lowers the risk of stroke as well as coronary heart disease. Continue reading Mediterranean diet and risk of stroke
Health habits and the risk of stroke
Researchers from the UK studied the effects of not smoking, physical activity, moderate alcohol intake, and vitamin C blood levels as an indication of fruit and vegetable intake on the risk of stoke. Continue reading Health habits and the risk of stroke
Alternate-day fasting
University of Illinois at Chicago researchers report that a modified version of a plan called “alternate-day fasting” may be a viable way to lose weight. Continue reading Alternate-day fasting
CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Several can be recommended as part of an evidence-based approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to researchers from the University of Ottawa in Ontario. Continue reading CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Treating precancerous lesions with green tea
Patients at high-risk for cancer of the mouth based on the appearance of leukoplakia — white plaque that doesn’t rub off and can’t be clinically identified as another entity — were studied by researchers in Texas and Japan. Continue reading Treating precancerous lesions with green tea
Mediterranean diet to delay dementia
Elderly individuals who follow a Mediterranean diet are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (dementia) and to convert from it to Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. Continue reading Mediterranean diet to delay dementia
Abdominal massage for constipation
It decreased the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms, according to researchers at Umeå University in Sweden. Continue reading Abdominal massage for constipation
Echinacea/sage spray to treat acute sore throat
Researchers in Switzerland compared Echinacea/sage to chlorhexidine/lidocaine. Continue reading Echinacea/sage spray to treat acute sore throat
Consumer Alert: Stiff Nights
This product is labeled as an “all natural dietary supplement” for natural sexual enhancement. But it’s not all natural, according to the FDA.
A representative from the company comments below to set the record straight (no pun intended). Continue reading Consumer Alert: Stiff Nights
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Recommendations to treat acne rosacea
Researchers from the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program in Salt Lake City have published recommendations.
Let’s focus on initial treatments for rosacea flares before using lasers and drugs. Continue reading Recommendations to treat acne rosacea
Two multivitamin preparations are ineffective for treating biliary atresia
Biliary atresia is a rare disease of infants in which the flow of bile from the liver to the intestine may be blocked and requires surgery. Even after surgery, bile flow may be impaired and lead to a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins. In this case, vitamin supplements may be needed.
Researchers from Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania studied ADEKs and AquADEKs — products that contain increased amounts of fat-soluble vitamins, which are rapidly absorbed, independent of bile flow. Continue reading Two multivitamin preparations are ineffective for treating biliary atresia
Chitosan lowers phosphate levels in kidney disease
High phosphate blood levels are associated with a higher risk of death due to heart disease in patients with advanced kidney disease. Despite current treatments, only half of patients receiving kidney dialysis maintain recommended phosphate levels.
Researchers from the US, UK, and Italy assessed the phosphate-binding capacity of the natural polymer chitosan added to chewing gum. Continue reading Chitosan lowers phosphate levels in kidney disease
Using qigong to improve quality of life in patients with cancer
Researchers from the University of Sydney, in Concord, Australia compared qigong to usual care. Continue reading Using qigong to improve quality of life in patients with cancer
Benefits of red yeast rice in statin-intolerant patients
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, in Philadelphia tell us it was an effective alternative for patients with high cholesterol levels. Continue reading Benefits of red yeast rice in statin-intolerant patients
Probiotic effect on chronic fatigue syndrome
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden studied the effect of 3 probiotics on fatigue and physical activity in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Continue reading Probiotic effect on chronic fatigue syndrome