Effect of screening and lifestyle counselling on incidence of ischaemic heart disease in general population: Inter99 randomised trial BMJ 2014; 348 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g3617 (Published 9 June 2014) Cite this as: BMJ 2014;348:g3617 Full Text Article Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of systematic screening for risk factors for ischaemic heart disease followed by repeated lifestyle […]
TownHall.com Christine Rousselle | Jun 09, 2014 A new study by researchers at Stanford University is suggesting that making soda and other sugary drinks ineligible for purchase with SNAP funds could result in nearly a quarter million fewer diabetes cases in adults, and over 140,000 fewer obese children. Banning soda and other sugary drinks from food stamps […]
Authors: Z. Zhang, G. Xu, F. Yang, W. Zhu, X. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24920855 Neurology, June 2014 BACKGROUND: Stroke is a major cause of death and permanent disability worldwide. Therefore, primary prevention of stroke is of utmost importance. Lifestyle factors have important roles in stroke prevention, and dietary protein intake has received great interest. METHODS: The meta-analysis included seven prospective […]
Research · June 07, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this meta-analysis including more than 60 cohort studies, 775,000 individuals, and 12,500 cases of stroke, the risk for diabetes-associated stroke was found to be significantly higher in women than in men (pooled maximum-adjusted relative risk of 2.28 vs 1.83). ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a major cause […]
J Chiropr Med. 2014 Jun; 13(2): 90–95. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2014.06.011 PMCID: PMC4322017 PMID: 25685116 Ross Mattox, DC Abstract Objective The purpose of this case report is to describe a patient who presented to a chiropractic physician for evaluation and treatment of neck pain and headache. Clinical features A 45-year-old otherwise healthy female presented for evaluation and […]
The Telegraph By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor7:13PM BST 07 Jun 2014 Soaring obesity levels mean one in 10 deaths in England and Wales is now caused by excess weight, the chief medical officer has warned. Prof Dame Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer for England, said that a “normalisation” of being overweight meant many people […]
Research · June 06, 2014 Story Source TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In 14,219 participants of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, BMI, weight change, and weight loss/gain of >5% of initial body weight were positively associated with the risk for atrial fibrillation (AF). In men, but not women, physical activity had a small protective effect on the […]
Desai CK1, Huang J, Lokhandwala A, Fernandez A, Riaz IB, Alpert JS. Clin Cardiol. 2014 May 23. doi: 10.1002/clc.22299. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract The production, sale, and consumption of multiple vitamins is a multibillion-dollar industry. Most Americans take some form of supplement ostensibly for prevention of cardiovascular disease. It has been claimed that vitamin […]
Medscape Medical News > Neurology Megan Brooks April 08, 2013 Eating more fiber may lower the risk of stroke, according to the first meta-analysis of relevant research on fiber intake and stroke. “We found that across the normal range intakes, with each additional 7 grams per day consumed, risk of stroke was reduced by about […]
Medscape Medical News Lisa Nainggolan June 02, 2014 SOFIA, Bulgaria — A new study has shown that combining 2 ways of assessing a person’s size — body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) — may be a better way of identifying which overweight and obese individuals are at highest risk for cardiovascular disease and […]
The Telegraph HOME»HEALTH»HEALTH NEWS Story Source Eating full fat yogurt daily can reduce the risk of obesity by almost a fifth, research has suggested By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor7:45AM BST 31 May 2014 Eating full-fat yogurt daily could help you lose weight faster than eating low fat yogurt, surprising new research has shown. People who […]
Interview with Elizabeth Boham MD, MS, RD Interview by Tony Nimeh MD Dr. Tony Nimeh of PracticeUpdate talks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, about managing obesity from the stance of functional medicine. In Part 1, Dr. Boham describes functional medicine and how it is uniquely positioned to help the […]
The American Journal of Cardiology, 05/21/2014 Clinical Article Sharma A, et al. – The authors have evaluated incidence of new–onset AF with use of oral and intravenous bisphosphonates through a systematic review and meta–analysis of the literature. pooled data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies suggest that risk of AF is increased by […]
Arthur L. Caplan, PhD May 27, 2014 Story Source and Video Hi. I am Art Caplan, from the Division of Medical Ethics at the New York University Langone Medical Center in New York. Why are your patients fat? Why are people fat generally? Struggling with weight is a problem. I personally have done better with […]
Published: May 27, 2014 By Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points In a meta-analysis of prospective studies, low alcohol intake was associated with a reduced risk of stroke morbidity and mortality. Note that the relationship was J-shaped, such that moderate alcohol intake had little or no effect on the risks of total […]
Interview Interview with Elizabeth Boham MD, MS, RD Interview by Tony Nimeh MD Full Story Dr. Tony Nimeh of PracticeUpdate talks with Dr. Elizabeth Boham of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, about managing obesity from the stance of functional medicine. In Part 1, Dr. Boham describes functional medicine and how it is uniquely positioned […]
Atherosclerosis, 05/23/2014 Clinical Article Le Goff W – Omega–3 fatty acids (n–3) FA are reported to be protective against cardiovascular disease (CVD), notably through their beneficial action on atherosclerosis development. In this context dietary intake of long–chain marine eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is recommended and randomized trials largely support that EPA and […]
Heartwire Marlene Busko May 22, 2014 Medscape Article OTTAWA, ON — Within a year, obesity will overtake smoking as the number-one modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor in Canada, researchers predict[1]. Moreover, the prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase over the next seven years, according to this study, which was published online May 20, […]