Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network,12/28/2014 Clinical Article Mehta M, et al. – Lifestyle modifications, such as increasing physical activity and consumption of a diet rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables, fish, and poultry and low in red and processed meats, have been advocated for primary prevention of several chronic diseases, and may in fact be […]
Terry Wahls, MD, talks about her popular regimen for progressive MS. by John Gever Managing Editor, MedPage Today With no clearly proven treatments available for progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), the door has been opened for what are usually called alternative or complementary therapies. One that has gained many adherents in the MS community […]
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 May;20(2):125-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.11.007. Epub 2013 Dec 14. DeMaria A, DeMaria C, Demaria R, Alcantara J Abstract CONTEXT: Obesity is a global problem and places individuals at risk for developing chronic metabolic disorders. The need for investigating simple, effective and sustaining approaches to weight loss cannot be overstated. METHODS: We performed […]
Date: December 22, 2014 Source: Scripps Research Institute Summary: Resveratrol, the red-wine ingredient once touted as an elixir of youth, powerfully activates an evolutionarily ancient stress response in human cells, scientists have found. The finding should dispel much of and controversy about how resveratrol really works. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found […]
Pauline Anderson Story Source December 22, 2014 If older patients are suddenly craving sweets, gaining weight, and developing swallowing difficulties, consider a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a new study suggests. Results show that patients with certain types of FTD eat significantly more carbohydrates and sugar than healthy controls or those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and that […]
European Journal of Nutrition December 2014 Date: 21 Dec 2014 Consumption of soft drinks and juices and risk of liver and biliary tract cancers in a European cohort Magdalena Stepien
The association between vitamin K status and knee osteoarthritis features in older adults: The Health, Aging and Body Composition Study. Shea MK Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2014 Dec 17. pii: S1063-4584(14)01380-6. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2014.12.008. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: Vitamin K-dependent proteins, including the mineralization inhibitor matrix-gla protein (MGP), are found in joint tissues including cartilage and […]
Turmeric tea is a popular beverage throughout Asia and is know by some as “liquid gold”. Turmeric benefits are primarily due to it’s active compound called curcumin. Turmeric is highly anti-inflammatory and this golden turmeric tea recipe is sure to help heal your body from a number of inflammatory health conditions. This rich creamy and […]
Published: Dec 15, 2014 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Maintaining weight loss is foiled by a combination of behavioral challenges and physiological adaptations that promote weight gain, according to a new report from a National Institutes of Health working group. Behavioral fatigue is a big problem, causing patients to grow weary of diet […]
HDL is commonly referred to as “good cholesterol,” as clearly higher levels of this carrier protein are associated with a reduced risk for accumulation of atherosclerosis within the walls of arteries, especially the arteries that supply blood to the heart. While so much attention is focused on total cholesterol, as well as LDL, which unfortunately has been […]
Last updated: 16 Dec 2014 at 8am PST A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer finds that higher levels of selenium are associated with a decreased colorectal cancer risk. An essential micronutrient for human health, foods such as brazil nuts, shellfish, red meat and offal are rich in selenium. According to the […]
Dagfinn Aune Abstract Background: Dairy product and calcium intakes have been associated with increased prostate cancer risk, but whether specific dairy products or calcium sources are associated with risk is unclear. Objective: In the Continuous Update Project, we conducted a meta-analysis of prospective studies on intakes of dairy products and calcium and prostate cancer risk. […]
Abby McCormack,Mark Edmondson-Jones ,Duane Mellor,Piers Dawes,Kevin J. Munro,David R. Moore,Heather Fortnum Published: December 12, 2014 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0114711 Abstract Objective The impact of dietary factors on tinnitus has received limited research attention, despite being a considerable concern among people with tinnitus and clinicians. The objective was to examine the link between dietary factors and presence and severity […]
Effects of regular consumption of different forms of almonds and hazelnuts on acceptance and blood lipids European Journal of Nutrition, 12/12/2014 Clinical Article Tey SL, et al. – According to the results of the present study, acceptance was stable for all combinations but was highest for whole nuts. Six weeks of nut consumption improved blood […]
Meta-analysis of the effect and safety of berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipemia and hypertension Journal of Ethnopharmacology , 12/12/2014 Lan J, et al. – This study indicates that berberine has comparable therapeutic effect on Type 2 DM, hyperlipidemia and hypertension with no serious side effect. Considering the relatively low cost […]
Association of Dietary Factors with Presence and Severity of Tinnitus in a Middle-Aged UK Population Abby McCormack Published: December 12, 2014DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114711 Abstract Objective The impact of dietary factors on tinnitus has received limited research attention, despite being a considerable concern among people with tinnitus and clinicians. The objective was to examine the link between […]
by Salynn Boyles Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Dietary efforts to control high blood pressure have historically focused on limiting sodium, but the added sugar in processed foods may be a more important contributor to hypertension than added salt, according to two researchers who study the impact of the foods we eat on cardiovascular risk. In […]
— Supplement more effective than fiber at preventing weight gain. by Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today December 11, 2014 A short-chain fatty acid propionate powder may boost satiety and help prevent weight gain, researchers found. In a proof-of-concept study, patients who added the ingredient to a normal diet gained less weight during a 24-week […]
What is vitamin D’s role in multiple sclerosis? Four experts gave us their thoughts: Nancy L. Sicotte, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles; Peter Riskind, MD, PhD, of University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, Mass.; Aaron Miller, MD, of the Icahn School of Medicine and Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City; […]