Published: May 6, 2014 By Ed Susman , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today CHICAGO — A diet low in foods with certain sugars known as FODMAPs appears to reduce symptoms in children diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), researchers said here. Children had fewer daily abdominal pain episodes during the low-FODMAPs period — 2.2 episodes — compared with […]
Kris Gunnars, Authority Nutrition May. 6, 2014, 12:11 PM Eggs are among the few foods that I would classify as “superfoods.” They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet. Here are 10 health benefits of eggs that have been confirmed in human studies. 1. Eggs Are Incredibly Nutritious Eggs […]
Prospective cohort study BMJ, 05/06/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Li S, et al. – The aim is to evaluate the associations of dietary fiber after myocardial infarction (MI) and changes in dietary fiber intake from before to after MI with all cause and cardiovascular mortality. In this prospective study of patients who survived MI, a greater […]
Grape seed proanthocyanidins inhibit cigarette smoke condensate-induced lung cancer cell migration through inhibition of NADPH oxidase and reduction in the binding of p22phox and p47phox proteins Molecular Carcinogenesis, 05/21/2014 Clinical Article Vaid M, et al. – In this research, the researchers report that grape seed proanthocyanidins (GSPs) exert an inhibitory effect on the CSC–induced migration of non–small […]
Research · May 05, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this randomized, parallel-design, controlled trial including 235 participants, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with either extra virgin olive oil or nuts was associated with significant decreases in mean systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose levels, and total cholesterol compared with placebo. Patients at high cardiovascular […]
Pauline Anderson May 01, 2014 PHILADELPHIA — A new study finds a link between vitamin C depletion and increased risk for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). In a case–control study, researchers found vitamin C depletion was more common among ICH cases than matched controls. “This original study suggests that a low plasma vitamin C concentration is a […]
Published: May 2, 2014 | Updated: May 5, 2014 By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points In African-American men, vitamin D deficiency was associated with increased odds of prostate cancer diagnosis on biopsy. In both European-American and African-American men, severe vitamin D deficiency was positively associated with higher Gleason grade and tumor stage. […]
Pauline Anderson May 01, 2014 PHILADELPHIA — A new study finds a link between vitamin C depletion and increased risk for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). In a case–control study, researchers found vitamin C depletion was more common among ICH cases than matched controls. “This original study suggests that a low plasma vitamin C concentration is a […]
Brigham & Women’s Hospital Boston, MA– New findings from an in vitro study, led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), show that the combination of statins and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid, may potentially reduce cardiovascular risk. This research is being presented May 1 at a peer-reviewed poster session at the […]
Investigators find something fishy with classical evidence for dietary fish recommendation Oily fish are currently recommended as part of a heart healthy diet. This guideline is partially based on the landmark 1970s study from Bang and Dyerberg that connected the low incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among the Eskimos of Greenland to their diet, […]
April 30, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study analyzed data from the AREDS, specifically evaluating a correlation between diet and the level of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The authors found two predominant patterns of food consumption that they termed “oriental pattern” and “western pattern.” The oriental pattern was associated with lower odds of both early and […]
Reuters By Shereen Jegtvig April 29, 2014 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – One in three adults in the U.S. is taking both prescription medications and dietary supplements, creating a risk for dangerous interactions, according to a new study. Multivitamins with added ingredients like herbs or fish oil were the most common form of supplement mixed […]
29 April 2014 A mother’s diet before conception can permanently affect how her child’s genes function, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The first such evidence of the effect in humans opens up the possibility that a mother’s diet before pregnancy could permanently affect many aspects of her children’s lifelong health. Researchers from the […]
Review · April 26, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This review assessed studies on nutritional supplement use in patients with psoriasis. There was moderate evidence of benefit with fish oil supplementation; however, studies on vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium had inconsistent results. The authors conclude that further evaluation by large, randomized trials is needed to determine […]
Review · April 26, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this review and meta-analysis of 28 articles, psoriasis was reported to be associated with a 2.4-fold increase in the frequency of celiac disease markers. Based on a small number of studies, a gluten-free diet may be beneficial in celiac antibody–positive patients with psoriasis. Psoriasis patients have a […]
Posted: Nov 18, 2013 5:37 PM CST Updated: Dec 02, 2013 5:37 PM CST By FOX NEWS – The manufacturers of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos may jokingly tout their product as being “dangerously cheesy,” but some doctors argue that the slogan may not be an exaggeration. Pediatricians are warning parents of the dangers of extremely spicy […]
Fans of the documentary FAT HEAD are already aware of Tom’s gift for taking complex information and making it both amusing and understandable. Drawing on his unique background as a health writer, researcher, filmmaker and standup comedian, Tom’s lectures leave audiences simultaneously laughing, informed, and outraged at the load of bologna that passes for modern […]
Diabetes Care, 04/24/2014 Clinical Article Rock CL, et al. – The weight loss program resulted in greater weight loss and improved glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. Methods This randomized controlled trial at two university medical centers enrolled 227 overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes and assigned them to parallel in-person diet and […]
Lisa Nainggolan April 24, 2014 The first study to examine whether a change in the amount of tea or coffee consumed has any effect on the subsequent risk for type 2 diabetes among healthy individuals has found that it does, at least for coffee. And the effects become apparent within a relatively short period of […]