Published: Apr 1, 2014 | Updated: Apr 2, 2014 By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points Note that this large observational cohort study failed to demonstrate a significant association between low vitamin D levels and cardiovascular outcomes. The modest association between low Vitamin D levels and cerebrovascular disease will need […]
Published: Apr 1, 2014 By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Point This study from annual surveys found a significant inverse association between fruit and vegetable consumption and all-cause mortality, with benefits seen in up to seven or more portions daily. Consumption of vegetables or salad were most protective. Frozen or canned fruit consumption […]
Review · April 01, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors present a review of the recent analyses of a possible relationship of dietary factors and acne. They conclude that it is likely there is a causal association with acne induced by the intake of high glycemic–index foods. While previously thought to have […]
Cigarette smoke exposure is associated with vitamin D3 deficiencies in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Mar 31. pii: S0091-6749(14)00207-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2014.01.039. [Epub ahead of print] Mulligan JK PubMed Reference Journal Reference Abstract BACKGROUND: Cigarette smoke (CS) plays a role in the exacerbation of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS); however, the mechanism for this […]
NPR.org by ALLISON AUBREY March 31, 2014 3:31 AM ET Full Story Remember the fat-free boom that swept the country in the 1990s? Yes, we know from the Salt readers who took our informal survey that lots of you tried to follow it. And gave up. “I definitely remember eating fat-free cookies, fat–free pudding, fat-free cheese, which […]
Research · April 30, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this randomized primary prevention trial, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil significantly reduced the incidence of newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation compared with a low-fat diet and a Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts. The authors conclude that extra-virgin olive oil within an overall Mediterranean diet may […]
By P Gosselin on 30. March 2014 It’s no secret that many vegetarians are also radical environmentalists and climate alarmists who are obsessed and hysterical about the planet burning up. Perhaps the University of Graz in Austria has discovered one reason why: their “unhealthy” diet. Study shows that big meat-eaters are healthiest. Photo credit: Alpha, Creative […]
American Heart Journal, 03/28/2014 Clinical Article Kalantarian S, et al. – Previous studies observed the surprising finding that saturated fat was inversely associated with atherosclerosis progression in postmenopausal women, whereas polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) and carbohydrates were positively associated. Whether certain genes modify the association of diet with atherosclerotic progression is unknown. The authors observed an […]
Michael O’Riordan March 28, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC — Long-term follow-up from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study suggests that a higher consumption of fruits and vegetables in women is associated with a lower risk of developing coronary atherosclerosis. Interestingly, the association between a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and coronary […]
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, 03/27/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Onakpoya I, et al. – The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence for or against the effectiveness of green tea (Camellia sinensis) on blood pressure and lipid parameters. Green tea intake […]
March 25, 2014 Patients who lose weight after joint replacement surgery have better clinical outcomes and activity levels, according to data presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. “Our findings represent the first report to present evidence that weight loss is associated with improved clinical outcomes, while weight gain is associated with […]
Full Story An integrative approach to healing chronic auto-immune conditions by a doctor, researcher, and sufferer of progressive multiple sclerosis whose TEDx talk is already a web sensation. Like many physicians, Dr. Terry Wahls focused on treating her patients’ ailments with drugs or surgical procedures—until she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000. Within three […]
Consensus and Guidelines · March 11, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Using a retrospective review of 238 patient records, the authors developed a diagnostic algorithm for the differential diagnosis of celiac disease (CD) and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). In determining a diagnostic algorithm to differentiate CD from NCGS, the authors concluded that individuals […]
Randomized, and double-blind trial Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 03/25/2014 Clinical Article Reed GW, et al. – The study aims to determine whether a combination of borage seed oil rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and fish oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is superior to either oil alone for treatment of rheumatoid […]
Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2008) Nutrition Journal, 03/21/2014 Clinical Article Jahns L, et al. – The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommend that individuals age two years and older reduce intakes of solid fats (SoF) and added sugars (AS; together SoFAS). MyPlate, illustrates the proportions of five major food groups to […]
JAMES HAMBLINMAR 24 2014, 1:14 PM ET Full Story Researchers asked if one diet could be crowned best in terms of health outcomes. If diet is a set of rigid principles, the answer is a decisive no. In terms of broader guidelines, it’s a decisive yes. Flailing in the swell of bestselling diet books, infomercials […]
Fatty acids and consequently diet play an essential role in the formation of inflammatory mediators involved in the pathogenesis of asthma. Because intake variations of omega–6 (n–6) and omega–3 (n–3) fatty acids ultimately determine cell membrane incorporation, changes in diet have the potential to modify downstream production of inflammatory mediators derived from these compounds. It […]
The Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project Hirani V J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014 Mar;62(3):417-25. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12693. Epub 2014 Feb 27. The study aims to explore associations between serum 25–hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and a wide range of health conditions, physical performance measures, disability, and mortality in a large epidemiological study to identify an […]
by Elizabeth DeVita Raeburn Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 19, 2014 People with certain genes that predispose them to excess weight and obesity may be more susceptible to gaining weight from eating fried food, a study reports. In subjects in the highest third for genetic risk of obesity, the difference in body mass index (BMI) […]
18 MARCH 2014 Rajiv Chowdhury, MD, PhD Abstract Background:Guidelines advocate changes in fatty acid consumption to promote cardiovascular health. Purpose:To summarize evidence about associations between fatty acids and coronary disease. Data Sources:MEDLINE, Science Citation Index, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials through July 2013. Study Selection:Prospective, observational studies and randomized, controlled trials. Data Extraction:Investigators […]