A new study reports that niacin—a form of vitamin B3—can reverse the hardening of arteries and lower cholesterol in people taking statin drugs… More on this story »
Start your kids down the path to a healthy lifestyle—children with metabolic syndrome are at risk for many other health conditions, including liver disease…
For those living with diabetes, adopting a low-carbohydrate version of the Mediterranean diet may lead to better control of blood sugar and reduce the need for medication…
Supplementing with stanols—naturally occurring components of many healthy foods—may be one way to help manage high cholesterol levels associated with metabolic syndrome…
New research on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that eating more whole grains and less fat and cholesterol can prevent coronary disease from progressing…
New hope for those living with PAD, a condition which reduces blood flow: research suggests that the right exercise program can improve the quality of both health and life…
A new study suggests that diet soft drinks may increase the risk of diabetes, but it is not clear whether the drinks are the cause or simply an indicator of unhealthy habits…
When balanced with a healthy amount of carbohydrates and fats, a higher-protein diet can help maintain weight loss and reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels…
New research shows that a naturally occurring plant extract can lower cholesterol—although more research is needed to determine whether it leads to lower heart disease risk…
A new review finds that replacing sugar in your diet with artificial sweeteners may not lead to weight loss—but it doesn’t appear to be harmful either…
A healthy diet rich in veggies may help prevent breast cancer, and it may also prevent reoccurrence in certain women who already have a breast cancer diagnosis…
Teen girls who smoke increase their risk of obesity later in life, and both boys and girls raise their risk of developing a marker for diabetes and heart disease…
December 31, 2008
Due to a public holiday, Healthnotes Newswire is publishing a day early. We will publish again on Thursday, January 8th, 2009.
Ginkgo extract has been shown to enhance thinking and memory (cognitive function) in people with dementia, although a new study has shown that the extract may not help prevent Alzheimer’s disease…
December 24, 2008
Due to a public holiday, Healthnotes Newswire is publishing a day early. We will publish again on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008.
Metabolic syndrome—a condition defined by the presence of several risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke—may be curbed by adding nuts to a Mediterranean diet…
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that people might be getting unexpected exposure to a potentially harmful chemical if they eat or drink from containers made from or lined with certain plastics…
Marinades for beef are more than just a tasty addition to your dinner: They can protect against toxic compounds that are created when meat is cooked at high temperature…
Mothers who breast-feed lose weight and body fat more quickly in the first months after pregnancy than mothers who incorporate formula and solid foods…
A recent study suggesting trans fats increase colorectal cancer risk supports the notion that substituting more healthful fats in the diet is the best path to good health…
Longer meal times and thorough chewing decrease the amount of food eaten and lead to greater satiation—the feeling of fullness and satisfaction after a meal…
Both a Mediterranean-style diet and a low-fat diet—when properly taught and supported—can protect people who have had one heart attack from future serious cardiac events…
Supplementing with beta-carotene helps protect against sunburn. But don’t throw your sunscreen away just yet, as supplementation may be just one part of being sun savvy…
A new study shows the cost of heart disease prevention treatments—including medications to control related health issues and programs to stop smoking and lose weight—could be high…
To help pinpoint the right time for testing men’s bone density, a new review has identified the major factors that put men at risk for fracture from osteoporosis…
Bright light may help improve symptoms caused by dementia such as altered moods, disturbed sleep, and the inability to carry out activities of daily living…
A new study has shown that education, combined eating fruits and vegetables each day, exercising, and keeping a food diary, are key ingredients for maintaining weight loss…
Adolescents worldwide appear to be vitamin D deficient, but a study found that giving teens higher amounts of the vitamin can raise them to healthy levels after one year of treatment…
After the recent salmonella outbreak, tomatoes from regions other than some parts of Florida and Mexico have been ruled safe, as have cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and tomatoes still attached to the vine from any area…
Losing weight, exercising regularly, and eating well can help improve insulin sensitivity, protecting against diabetes or possibly halting its progression…
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sport recently released a fitness test for people over age 18, to help estimate aerobic fitness level, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition…
Pregnant women who eat two or more servings of fish with low mercury content each week may be providing their children with important nutrients that aid in cognitive development…
Therapies such as diets, herbs, probiotics, and behavioral therapy may help ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and be useful additions or alternatives to medications…
A new study reports that taking antioxidant supplements does not prolong life, and that using certain antioxidants may slightly increase the risk of death. But it is essentially a rewritten version of a study published a year ago that has already been reported and subsequently discredited…
Men who eat a diet high in folate may have less abnormal sperm, decreasing the chance of miscarriage or of having a child with chromosomal abnormalities…
A new animal study shows that a diet high in trans fats increases risk of insulin resistance and obesity, especially abdominal obesity, which is associated with heart disease…
Women who add soy isoflavones to their diet may experience a healthier distribution of body fat─namely, less fat in the abdomen─which could lead to a number of other health benefits…
Communities that have a variety of full-service (non-fast-food) and fast-food restaurants to choose from have slimmer citizens than communities dominated by fast food…
Breakfast, the so-called “most important meal of the day,” is also the most-skipped meal of the day. The majority of folks would benefit from eating breakfast…
A new study has found a direct link between the amount of salt kids eat and the amount of sugary beverages they drink, suggesting that eating less salt might be one way to counter the rising rate of childhood obesity…
At some point, everyone who exercises regularly falls into a fitness rut. Here’s what you can do to take your workouts to the next level, or at least keep them interesting…
The Mediterranean diet—which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, fish, and moderate alcohol consumption, with limited red meat and dairy—is beneficial for health and also affordable…
Nutrition education, incentives, and a school cafeteria salad bar may increase the amount of fruits and vegetables and decrease the amount of fat that kids eat, supporting parents’ efforts to ensure their children get the recommended servings of healthful foods known to decrease obesity and diseases…
Read on to understand—and ultimately incorporate—decisions fit people make regarding exercise, eating and recovery in order to live in a lean, healthy, strong and fit body…
Before heading to the kitchen, remind yourself that you can lighten up (and lose weight without trying) by merely cutting calories you won’t even miss…
People with diabetes may be able to reduce painful foot ulcers, a common and uncomfortable complication of the disease, by monitoring their feet temperature…
Babies who are encouraged to eat fruits and vegetables will eventually learn to accept them, even if they initially seem to find the foods distasteful…
A healthy diet that includes an abundance of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish, and poultry and is low in saturated fat and alcohol may help protect against Parkinson’s disease…
The traditions of the season are comforting and exciting—but may also be challenging for people with allergies. Planning ahead can help ensure you enjoy an allergy-free holiday…
Most heart attacks in women may be preventable by consuming a healthy diet and moderate amounts of alcohol, being physically active, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight…
Until more is known about the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter children’s cold medicines, the FDA advises against the use of these medicines in children under two years old…
Three different healthy diets may protect against colorectal cancer in men, and one of these diets may also reduce risk in women who smoke and who are not overweight.…
Yoga, in conjunction with conventional medical treatment, may improve symptoms, social and occupational functioning, and quality of life in people with schizophrenia…
A new study compared the healthfulness of eight popular weight-loss diets and gave the best health rating to the Ornish plan: a low-fat, high-fiber, vegetarian diet…
People with schizophrenia may reduce unpleasant symptoms related to their disease and their medication by supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins E and C…
New guidelines recommend that seniors exercise a minimum of five days per week, engage in activities that improve flexibility and balance, and create a physical activity action plan…
Easing seasonal depression through light therapy could be easier than previously thought, thanks to smaller and more efficient light-producing devices…
New guidelines for physical activity recommend that healthy adults ages 18 to 65 exercise a minimum of five days per week in order to promote health and prevent disease…
Many girls who avoid drinking milk because they erroneously believe themselves to be intolerant have weaker bones than milk drinkers. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that parents should push their daughters to drink milk…
Despite a recent study that calls the safety of taking selenium into question, the bulk of the evidence seems to indicate that the benefits outweigh the risks…
Sugar-sweetened beverages like nondiet sodas and fruit-flavored drinks can lead to excess weight gain in children, especially when kids drink them between meals…
Conjugated linoleic acid may cause modest, short-term fat loss, but unanswered questions about its safety indicate that it’s premature to embrace it as the new go-to supplement for weight loss…
Women with hypertension had greater reductions in their blood pressure and cholesterol when they substituted soy nuts for nonsoy protein in a heart-healthy diet…
The US Food and Drug Administration recently published guidance advising processors of fresh-cut produce how to minimize microbial food safety hazards…
Go Organic! for Earth Day increases awareness of organic products by offering savings on organic products in the grocery store and information on the benefits of choosing organic…
A new study has concluded that using certain antioxidants may slightly increase the risk of death. But don’t clear the vitamins from your medicine cabinet: a review of the study reveals serious flaws that call its widely publicized conclusions into question…
The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule that will define “gluten-free” foods and give food manufacturers the opportunity to label their products accordingly…
Despite much publicized research and clear recommendations from such organizations as the American Academy of Pediatrics, many people still mistakenly believe that formula is just as good as breast milk…
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that meat and milk from clones of adult cattle, pigs, and goats, and their offspring, are as safe to eat as food from conventionally bred animals and will require no special labeling…
A new study of black cohosh has found that the herb is not effective for menopausal hot flashes. But some natural medicine experts find flaws in the study’s design and argue that for some women black cohosh might still be a viable option for relieving symptoms…
Trans fats are on their way out of many American restaurants—if New York City is any indication. Restaurants and the public are coming down hard on trans fats because they provide no nutritional benefit and cause considerable harm…
While taking fish oil might not do much for people who already have established Alzheimer’s disease, it might help prevent it in the first place and slow progression it its early stages…
A new study states that to get enough calcium, teens need dairy. However, exercise, sun exposure, and other food sources of calcium should not be overlooked as ways to ensure strong bones…
A 40-year-long study has identified several key factors that can help men live longer and found that growing old doesn’t have to mean living with disability or disease…
Eating three or more servings of fish per week is associated with a significantly decreased risk of dementia in general and Alzheimer’s disease in particular…
More than one third of American kids don’t meet the recommended standards for fitness because of too little physical activity and too much television and computer time…
The antioxidant lycopene may be the key health-promoting ingredient in tomatoes, but the best way to get the nutrient seems to be through diet instead of supplements…
People with diabetes who supplement with chromium may experience benefits including improved insulin sensitivity, less weight gain, less abdominal fat, and lower percent body fat…
A low-fat vegan (animal-free) diet appears to be healthful for people with diabetes—even more so than the diet recommended by the American Diabetes Association…
Eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and legumes while eating less meat, dairy, and refined carbohydrates could slow the progression of prostate cancer…
People with seasonal depression who choose light therapy can get as much relief as people who choose a commonly prescribed antidepressant, a new study has found…
A new report outlines ten plausible but under-recognized factors that contribute to the increasing rates of overweight and obesity in the United States…
People who meditate every day might lower their chance of developing a set of risk factors for cardiovascular disease called insulin resistance syndrome…
The American Heart Association has released their first new diet and lifestyle recommendations in six years in an effort to stem the tide of obesity and heart disease…
For people who have had a heart attack, eating a Mediterranean-type diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fish may be the most cost-effective way to prevent future heart disease…
People can lower their heart disease risk by eating barley and the FDA has announced that this health claim can be printed on the label of barley and foods containing barley…
Once again diet is linked to diabetes risk: Iron from animal sources can now be added to the list of known culprits, such as excess dietary fat and carbohydrates…
Yoga may be among the oldest—and newest—pain-relief treatments. People suffering from the debilitating pain of chronic pancreatitis have found relief by practicing yoga…
People who eat more dry beans—such as pinto beans, navy beans, lentils, and bean soups—have significantly less risk of developing precancerous polyps in the colon…
With the controversy surrounding the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, many menopausal women are uncertain about using hormones to control hot flashes. But experts urge women to keep the results in perspective…
Chocoholics, take heart: A new study suggests that a chemical from cocoa protects skin from the damaging effects of sun exposure and prevents the skin from aging…
Another study has found reason for moms to breast-feed rather than rely on formula, when possible: formula doesn’t have the antioxidant power of breast milk…
The National Institutes of Health commissioned a panel of experts to review the scientific evidence on the benefits and risks of taking vitamins and minerals…
A vitamin B3–fortified cream replenishes much-needed moisture to dry skin caused by eczema and is a more effective moisturizer for eczema than petroleum jelly…
Shoppers will soon have an easier time ensuring they get the whole grains they want into their diet, due to new labeling guidelines from the US Food and Drug Administration…
For people who take medication to help manage high cholesterol, adding supplements containing a substance in plant oils known as stanols can lower cholesterol levels even more…
Two studies have concluded that supplementing with certain B vitamins does not prevent heart disease and that some combinations of B vitamins may even increase risk of heart attack or stroke. However, the treatment protocols used in both studies would not have been recommended by practitioners who are familiar with basic principles of nutrition…
Women who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome may find some relief by taking melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone involved in the sleep–wake cycle…
The ulcer drug omeprazole (Prilosec), which works by inhibiting the stomach’s production of hydrochloric acid, markedly decreases calcium absorption in older women…
Supplementing with a mixture of amino acids may lead to quicker muscle recovery after exercise and could reduce muscle damage caused by strenuous exercise…
Results from the Women’s Health Initiative Dietary Modification Trial suggest that a low-fat diet may not protect against breast cancer, colon cancer, or cardiovascular disease…
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is beneficial for bone health, but excessive calcium intake provides no further benefit and may even cause kidney stones…
A large study of saw palmett has found no benefit for men with benign prostate enlargement, but while the study is the most rigorously controlled to date, it raises some questions…
An herbal supplement made from the seeds and shells of rose hips can decrease overall severity of symptoms in people with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip…
Recently, the Prince of Wales?s Foundation for Integrated Health published a report entitled “Recommendations on the Regulation of Herbal Practitioners in the UK”…
An Indian herbal combination known as Liv-52 improves the signs of liver cirrhosis, a potentially deadly form of liver damage for which no effective treatment is currently known…
Drinking rose tea can reduce the symptoms associated with painful menstrual periods in adolescent girls…
November 17, 2005
Due to a public holiday, this special double release of Healthnotes Newswire includes stories for the next two weeks. Healthnotes Newswire will publish again Thursday, December 1, 2005.
The combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate is at least as effective as the prescription drug celecoxib (Celebrex) in treating pain caused by osteoarthritis of the knee…
A simple exercise program that involves the use of a weighted back harness can reduce the risk of falls in elderly women with osteoporosis and a rounded upper back…
Supplementing with creatine monohydrate—a naturally occurring energy source for muscles—may help build muscle mass and improve overall health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
A high-profile review published in the Lancet concluded the effects of homeopathy may be little more than a placebo effect; our analysis finds that the truth still remains to be seen…
Results of a national survey suggest that the prevalence of allergies has been increasing considerably, and that more than half of the US population is now allergic to at least one common allergen…
A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine has received wide public attention for claiming that certain echinacea preparations do not prevent or reduce the severity of the common cold, despite a larger body of research that has found echinacea to be an effective cold treatment…
Weight-loss diets that emphasize eating more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products may lower blood pressure more effectively than fat-restricted diets do…
A new review examined the results of over 50 studies regarding the safety of vitamins C and E and found that they are both safe to take at relatively high doses for extended periods of time…
Supplementing with a mixture of fatty acids, vitamin B6, folic acid, and vitamin E may improve symptoms of intermittent claudication and help reduce risk factors for the development of a circulatory disorder that commonly affects the arteries of the legs (peripheral arterial disease)...
The children of women who experienced hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency in early pregnancy are more likely to have attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children of women who had adequate iodine intake during pregnancy…
When people with type 2 diabetes supplement with chromium, an electrocardiogram (ECG) measurement believed to indicate a reduced risk of heart disease improves…
Confirming the findings of earlier studies, a new study reports that an extract of black cohosh is helpful for relieving symptoms associated with menopause.
Low-fat diets that include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes may help lower cholesterol levels more effectively than simply restricting fat intake…
While a large body of research has shown that eating fish or taking fish oil supplements can reduce the risk of heart disease–related deaths in the general population, for people with a history of certain serious arrhythmias they may actually increase the risk of recurrence…
Children with developmental disabilities (DD) and pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) may benefit from interventions that encourage the development of “pivotal behaviors”...
A study of over 1,800 children suggests that wearing clothes during outdoor activities may be more effective at preventing the development of moles than using sunscreen…
Raw or steamed vegetables, and salads that include onions, fresh herbs, and dressings made from pure extra-virgin olive oil provide high antioxidant values…
A form of potassium found in fruits and vegetables may lower blood pressure as effectively as potassium chloride, a commonly used form of supplemental potassium that has been shown in previous studies to help lower blood pressure…
Regular vigorous physical activity can preserve functioning—such as the ability to work, dress, shop, and cook—that is often impaired in many older people with arthritis…
People who have suffered a stroke are at high risk of sustaining a hip fracture in the years after their stroke; however, supplementing with folic acid and vitamin B12 can greatly reduce the chances that stroke victims will break a hip…
An antioxidant supplement with modest amounts of vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, zinc, and selenium reduces the risk of cancer and all-cause death in men…
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can reduce their symptoms by supplementing with fish oil, and supplementing with olive oil can add to the benefit…
The nutritional supplement acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) appears to decrease pain and improve nerve function in people with a nervous-system disorder associated with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy)...
Daily practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM) may lower blood pressure and decrease the need for antihypertensive (blood pressure–lowering) medications among African Americans with high blood pressure…
Despite vitamin E’s long-held reputation of being “good for the heart,” many doctors and scientists may now recommend that people not take vitamin E for the purpose of preventing heart disease…however, there are good reasons to believe this recommendation is premature and that taking the right form of vitamin E is not dangerous to health and may still be considered useful for preventing heart disease and other illnesses…
A low-calorie diet that emphasizes foods with a low glycemic load (a measure of a food’s effect on blood glucose levels relative to white bread) is less likely to slow metabolic rate and decreases cardiac risk more than a low-calorie, low-fat diet…
Statin drugs, which are used by millions of Americans to lower serum cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease, can actually cause a worsening of heart function in some people. That adverse effect appears to be caused, at least in part, by a drug-induced deficiency of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and can be reversed by supplementation…
Women may decrease their risk of developing colon and rectal cancer (colorectal cancer) by up to 45% by getting high amounts of calcium from diet and supplements…
Diets high in soy, plant sterols, and certain kinds of fiber may be as effective as the cholesterol-lowering drug lovastatin (Mevacor™) in reducing some people’s LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels…
Supplementing with calcium during the rapid growth that occurs around puberty can have a small beneficial effect on bone density three to four years later, and might therefore help prevent osteoporosis in later life…
Combining CoQ10 supplementation with hypothermia therapy increases survival and might prevent neurological damage in people who have received CPR after a heart attack…
St. John’s wort, a popular herbal remedy for depression, is at least as effective as the antidepressant drug paroxetine (Paxil®) and causes fewer side effects…
Scientists have long known that eating a diet high in potassium is associated with a reduced risk of stroke. The potassium–stroke connection has now been strengthened by a study showing that potassium inhibits the function of blood platelets…
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans on January 12, 2005. Though not perfect, the new guidelines are a vast improvement over the old…
Iron deficiency may worsen the symptoms of attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and supplementing with iron may increase the body’s iron stores and decrease the condition’s severity…
Berberine, a component of several medicinal herbs, may help prevent heart disease, as it can lower total cholesterol, low-density-lipoprotein (LDL, “bad”) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels…
People taking antidepressant medications who continue to suffer from the symptoms of depression can benefit from the dietary supplement S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe)…
In a November 4, 2004, press release, the US Food and Drug Administration discussed initiatives to aid in the execution of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, which will benefit the public by introducing measures to ensure product safety and by standardizing manufacturing and labeling of supplement products.
People with allergies to dust mites, animal danders, pollens, or molds may experience fewer symptoms by administering drops made from these extracts under the tongue…
Adding fish oil to the diet and avoiding dust mite allergens in the home may decrease the chance that high-risk children will develop allergic illnesses…
People with heart disease or who are at risk of developing it may lower their risk of having a heart attack or stroke by consuming an aged garlic extract…
Zinc-containing nasal sprays, which are a popular remedy for the common cold, carry a small risk of damaging a person’s sense of smell, but those affected may have long-lasting or even permanent damage…
November 18, 2004
Due to a holiday schedule, this special double release of Healthnotes Newswire includes stories for this week and next. Healthnotes Newswire will publish again Thursday, December 2nd, 2004.
Although a large body of evidence suggests that vitamin E may help or prevent many health conditions, a study to be published has concluded that supplementing with large doses of vitamin E (400 IU per day or more) may increase death rates; however, the claim that vitamin E may be harmful is far from proven…
People with high blood pressure (hypertension) can lower their blood pressure by drinking a tea made from a standardized extract of hibiscus flower every day…
Women with iron deficiency may have poor endurance during exercise and may benefit from iron supplementation, even if the iron deficiency is not severe enough to cause anemia…
Adding to what appears to be a growing trend of acknowledging nutritional health benefits, the US Food and Drug Administration has recently announced that it will allow a qualified health claim to appear on the packaging of foods containing the omega-3 fatty acids…
Postmenopausal women who don’t eat soy foods regularly can find relief from hot flashes and improve their risk of heart disease by taking a supplement made from the germ of the soybean…
In addition to the well-known benefit of relieving urinary incontinence in pregnant women, regular pelvic exercises (also known as Kegel exercises) make them less likely to have a prolonged second stage of labor (pushing stage)…
A group of chemical compounds that form during cooking are believed to accelerate the aging process and to contribute to heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and the organ damage caused by diabetes and kidney disease…
Permixon®, an extract of saw palmetto that contains the fat-soluble components, effectively relieves the symptoms of a common form of prostate enlargement known as benign prostatic hyperplasia…
Giving solid foods to prematurely born infants during their first 17 weeks increases the likelihood that they will develop eczema within the first year…
Two years of regular, high-intensity exercise prevents bone loss and improves fitness, strength, and risk of heart disease in early postmenopausal women…
People with narcolepsy, a debilitating nervous-system disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness, may benefit from eating a low-carbohydrate diet…
Results from the National Health Interview Survey describe increasing dietary supplement use by US adults and widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies…
Compared with a carbohydrate-only drink, a combination carbohydrate-protein drink, may improve athletes’ endurance and help them suffer less muscle damage from intense exercise…
Dandruff sufferers may find that shampoo containing a standardized extract of the plant Solanum chrysotrichum treats their condition as effectively as antifungal shampoo containing the drug ketoconazole…
Supplementing with vitamin A and iron is as effective as hormone therapy for enhancing growth and promoting puberty development in children with constitutional delay of growth and puberty…
Chronic or recurrent intestinal infection in people who have had their colons surgically removed can be prevented with the use of a probiotic supplement…
For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has decided to allow a qualified health claim to be printed on a food label, to appear on packages of walnuts.
The American Institute for Cancer Research has published a pamphlet providing new guidelines designed to encourage eating healthful foods prepared at home as a way to decrease cancer risk.
Drinking a small amount of pomegranate juice every day can reverse hardening (atherosclerosis) of the carotid arteries that carry blood from the neck to the brain…
The World Health Organization released new guidelines on June 22 designed to help national health authorities “to develop context specific and reliable information for consumer use of alternative medicines.”
Ignoring the long history of successful traditional supplement use and the numerous health problems consumers risk every day from over-the-counter drugs, Consumer Reports recently published an article criticizing the lack of nutritional and herbal supplement regulation
Elderly women who take a combination of hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB), arginine, and lysine may increase protein formation in the body, leading to greater muscle mass, improved strength, and better physical functioning, according to a study in Nutrition…
People on a low-carbohydrate diet experience greater improvements in blood sugar control and in some heart disease risk factors than people on a low-fat diet; however, although low-carb dieters may lose weight more quickly that low-fat dieters, long-term weight loss is not substantially different…
Getting optimal amounts of vitamin D may have a positive influence on blood-sugar levels, possibly preventing diabetes and the “metabolic syndrome,” a group of metabolism abnormalities associated with insulin resistance…
Andrographis paniculata, an herb used in both traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines, appears to relieve the symptoms of the common cold, according to a recent research review…
The results of two new studies suggest that taking folic acid and other B vitamins can substantially reduce the risk of bone fractures due to bone thinning, or osteoporosis.
A recent review of research shows that the recommended amount of salt in the diet may not lower risk of high blood pressure (hypertension), heart attack, and stroke as much as previously thought…
A fatty acid found in fish oil (docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA), may slow the rate of vision loss in people with an eye disease known as retinitis pigmentosa…
Frequent, strenuous exercise may help adults experience less anxiety and be less likely to suffer from heart disease, according to two separate studies…
Due to a holiday schedule, this special triple release of Healthnotes Newswire includes stories for the next three weeks. Healthnotes Newswire will publish again Thursday, January 8, 2004.
Due to a holiday schedule, this special double release of Healthnotes Newswire includes stories for this week and next. Healthnotes Newswire will publish again Thursday, December 4, 2003.
Due to our holiday schedule, this special triple release of Healthnotes Newswire includes stories for the next three weeks. Healthnotes Newswire will publish again Thursday, January 9, 2003.
Due to a holiday schedule, this special double release of Healthnotes Newswire includes stories for this week and next. Healthnotes Newswire will publish again Thursday, January 4, 2001.
