Nutr Rev. 2013 Feb;71(2):110-7. doi: 10.1111/nure.12001. Epub 2013 Jan 2. Pawlak R1, Parrott SJ, Raj S, Cullum-Dugan D, Lucus D. Abstract Vegetarians are at risk for vitamin B(12) (B12) deficiency due to suboptimal intake. The goal of the present literature review was to assess the rate of B12 depletion and deficiency among vegetarians and vegans. Using a PubMed search to […]
Published: May 9, 2013 | Updated: May 9, 2013 By Michael Smith , North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Action Points Peppers, a nicotine-containing vegetable in the same family as tobacco, are associated with lower relative risk of Parkinson’s disease. Note that the effect was mainly noticeable among people who had never smoked, and other vegetables […]
The Risk and Prevention Study Collaborative Group May 9, 2013 N Engl J Med 2013; 368:1800-1808 Abstract BACKGROUND Trials have shown a beneficial effect of n−3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with a previous myocardial infarction or heart failure. We evaluated the potential benefit of such therapy in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors or […]
Karimi Z, et al. Public Health Nutr. 2013 May 7:1-9. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract OBJECTIVE: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide. Several studies have examined the role of single nutrients and food groups in breast cancer pathogenesis but fewer investigations have addressed the role of dietary patterns. Our […]
Published: May 7, 2013 | Updated: May 8, 2013 By Kathleen Struck , Senior Editor, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. In this study, significant increases in […]
Published: May 6, 2013 | Updated: May 6, 2013 By Nancy Walsh , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Vitamin D deficiency was significantly associated […]
Published: May 5, 2013 | Updated: May 6, 2013 By Crystal Phend , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Adding lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil to daily multivitamin supplements doesn’t boost prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts in high-risk individuals. Note that none of the additions to the base antioxidant supplements were […]
Jenny A. Van Amburgh, PharmD, CDE May 03, 2013 Question What is the efficacy of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic cough medications? Response from Jenny A. Van Amburgh, PharmD, CDE, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs; Associate Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy, Northeastern University; Director, Clinical Pharmacy Team Director, Residency Program, Harbor Health Services, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts Most coughs are transient. […]
Adv Nutr. 2013 May; 4(3): 294–302. Published online 2013 May 6. doi: 10.3945/an.113.003657 PMCID: PMC3650498 Dietary Fats and Health: Dietary Recommendations in the Context of Scientific Evidence Glen D. Lawrence Abstract Although early studies showed that saturated fat diets with very low levels of PUFAs increase serum cholesterol, whereas other studies showed high serum cholesterol […]
5/1/13 By KAREN KAPLAN Sugar. Honey. Maple syrup. Molasses. High fructose corn syrup. All of these are “added sugars,” and you are probably eating — and drinking – too much of them. So says the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers at the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics […]
Frontline Medical News, 2013 May 01, JO Ebbert If you see adolescents and young adults in your practice, you are managing complaints about acne. Acne pathogenesis is related to sebum production, occlusion of skin follicles, bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes), and inflammation. The social impact of this condition can be profound. I would be fascinated to hear […]
Soares FL, et al. J Nutr Biochem. 2013. Abstract Gluten exclusion (protein complex present in many cereals) has been proposed as an option for the prevention of diseases other than coeliac disease. However, the effects of gluten-free diets on obesity and its mechanisms of action have not been studied. Thus, our objective was to assess […]
Published: Apr 24, 2013 | Updated: Apr 25, 2013 By Cole Petrochko , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Story Source Action Points An extra can of soda daily significantly increased the risk of diabetes in a European population. Point out that after adjustment for body mass index and energy intake, the association between sugar-sweetened beverages and […]
by ROB STEIN April 24, 2013 6:01 PM ET Scientists have discovered what may be an important new risk factor for heart disease. And here’s the surprising twist: The troublesome substance seems to be a waste product left behind by bacteria in our guts as they help us digest lecithin — a substance plentiful in […]
Published: Apr 22, 2013 | Updated: Apr 22, 2013 By Kristina Fiore , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Reviewed by F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE Action Points Note that this randomized trial demonstrated that a preparation of dried mushrooms was as effective at increasing 25-OH vitamin D levels as other supplements. Be aware that data on […]
Expert Perspective Omega-3: Fishing Out the Recent Evidence – With Video of JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH CVD Benefits in Fish Oil: Is EPA the Pearl? Fish Oils to Prevent Heart Disease The News Behind the Debate Fish Oil in Patients at High CVD Risk Other Recent Studies on Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plasma n-3 PUFA […]
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR APRIL 19, 2013 Inadequate levels of vitamin D may increase the risk for uterine fibroids, a new study reports. Vitamin D has been associated with reduced risk for various diseases, but this is the first to examine the connection to fibroids, benign tumors of the uterus that can cause pain and bleeding. Researchers randomly […]
Published on Apr 19, 2013 YouTube Ketopet (www.ketopet.com) is one of the world’s leaders in using ketogenic diets and metabolic therapeutics to help pets with cancer and other diseases. This video is part of a debate featuring Dr. Eric Westman, co-author of “The New Atkins For A New You.” Dr. Westman practices and teaches at […]
Published: Apr 19, 2013 | Updated: Apr 19, 2013 By Michael Smith , North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Story Source Action Points Heavy alcohol use during pregnancy has been associated with health and developmental problems in children. This study suggests that light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to developmental problems in mid-childhood. Light drinking […]
Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2013 Apr 18;4:e33. doi: 10.1038/ctg.2013.1. Therapeutic effect of vitamin D supplementation in a pilot study of Crohn’s patients. Yang L. Abstract OBJECTIVES: Low vitamin D status may be associated with Crohn’s disease. A pilot study was performed in patients with mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease to determine the dose of vitamin D needed to raise […]