September 2011 - Posts
Doctors are being advised to exercise caution when prescribing SSRI antidepressants to patients who are already taking aspirin following acute myocardial infarction. An analysis showed that the combination of the two drug types can cause an increased risk of bleeding. SSRIs and antiplatelet agents such...
In the U.S., trivalent influenza vaccination is universally recommended for all pregnant women. But a new study calls this practice into question. Women were assessed before and after being given the vaccinations. The analysis showed significant increases in C-reactive protein (CRP) and other markers...
“Naturally thin” people don’t really come by it naturally. They actually live by a series of laws that keep them from ever gaining weight. Writing in Yahoo Health, David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding list seven of these rules that will keep you lean with less effort than you think: LAW #1: Lean People...
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has approximately 72,000 members, most of whom are registered dietitians. The association is known for accrediting nutrition programs, credentialing professionals, publishing peer-reviewed science, and advocating for public policy. But it has also provoked increasing...
As flu season approaches, many plan on getting vaccines as a preventative measure. Those who do not are often accused of being ignorant or irresponsible. In fact, however, it is a little known secret with the medical establishment that the Cochrane Database Review, which is the gold standard for assessing...
Green tea contains antiviral components that can prevent flu infection. A recent study examined the association between green tea consumption and the incidence of influenza among schoolchildren. More than 2000 elementary school pupils were given anonymous questionnaires about their tea consumption and...
Visceral fat has a strong correlation with metabolic dysfunctions such as insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, and inflammation. One theory is that impaired gut barrier function, leading to increased leakage of gut-derived antigens, may help to drive visceral fat deposits. A recent study sought to...
Older people with low blood levels of vitamin B12 may be more likely to have lower brain volumes. This could cause problems with their thinking skills. A study of more than 100 people looked at their levels of vitamin B12 and B12-related markers. The participants were then given tests measuring their...
Received wisdom states that junk food is cheaper than real food, and that this is part of the reason why so many Americans are overweight. But in fact, despite massive government subsidies, highly processed food is much expensive than food cooked at home. Most people can, in fact, afford real food. Which...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a form of bacteria that is resistant to a number of antibiotics. MRSA can be an especially large problem in hospitals and nursing homes, where patients with open wounds, invasive devices and weakened immune systems are at greater risk of infection...
Glossy magazines are generally made using kaolin, a substance that has elevated levels of uranium and thorium. This means reading such a magazine actually slightly heightens your level of radiation exposure. Kaolin is a soft clay. When mixed together with wood pulp, it makes paper smooth and lustrous...
A documentary called “Forks Over Knives” recently came to theaters, following several months of private screenings. The movie touts a vegan diet, and its producers say that it “examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed...
Research is showing that vitamin K can help to regulate your glucose metabolism. This may be because the vitamin converts to a substance called carboxylated osteocalcin in your body, which affects insulin sensitivity. A recent study found that that vitamin K2 supplementation increased insulin sensitivity...
Fully a quarter of the cholesterol in your body can be found in your brain. Without cholesterol, or even with a cholesterol level that is too low, your brain will be adversely affected. Cholesterol forms synapses and is involved in key signaling processes, and it is also vital for the formation of myelin...
A new report from a panel of 37 experts states that the cost of cancer is rapidly becoming unsustainable in many developed countries. The report questioned the worth of expensive new therapies that prolong patients' lives by only months. Currently, 12 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer...
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