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There is growing recognition that low vitamin D levels are linked with numerous chronic health problems and may even be contribute to deadly cardiovascular complications. Over the last several years researchers have found associations between vitamin D deficiency and an...
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or naproxen have been linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer in the U.S. Now there may be an association with better survival. Scientists at the University...
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Scientists in Ireland have found that curcumin, a component in turmeric, may help defeat esophageal cancer. Turmeric is the yellow spice in curry, although it is not clear that eating curry will help overcome the cancer. The investigators found that...
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If you are the kind of person who fills the attic, the basement and the garage with clutter, you may be able to blame your compulsive hoarding on your ancestors. At least that's the conclusion of a large twin study...
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Male coffee lovers are getting some good news about their favorite beverage. A Swedish study involving almost 40,000 men between 45 and 79 years of age revealed that there is no relationship between coffee drinking and heart failure. Previous studies...
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Paying attention to diet and exercise may help many people stave off type 2 diabetes. A study of more than 3,000 people with elevated blood sugar found that increased exercise and a careful diet could reduce the risk of developing...
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There appears to be good news for female coffee drinkers. Swedish researchers surveyed more than 60,000 women for more than a decade. The women who drank two or more cups of coffee a day had a lower likelihood of developing...
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Critical details about drug safety and effectiveness are often missing from the official prescribing information. That's the conclusion of two Dartmouth researchers writing in the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Lisa Schwartz and Dr. Steve Woloshin scoured clinical trial...
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French researchers have independently observed that studies published in prestigious journals often don't tell enough about adverse drug effects. They reviewed over 100 reports of randomized controlled drug trials and discovered that one quarter of the articles left out severe...
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When a new generation of anti-psychotic medications was introduced more than a decade ago physicians hoped these drugs represented a better way to treat mental illness. The expectation was that drugs such as Risperdal, Zyprexa, Abilify and Seroquel would be...
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For decades people have been told that it is critical to get their cholesterol levels down, especially bad LDL cholesterol. But there is growing recognition that good HDL cholesterol may be nearly as important. A new study in the Archives...
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Vitamin D deficiency is common, but new research shows that it can be treated easily and cheaply. Scientists in Boston report that they used 50,000 IU of vitamin D2 once a week to treat vitamin D deficiency in 86 patients....
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Scientists have been striving to link diet to breast cancer risk for years. Finally a large epidemiological study in Europe has come up with a few foods to avoid. More than 350,000 women in 10 countries participated in the European...
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Brushing and flossing daily could help ward off rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study. Rheumatologists in Minnesota studied more than 6,000 people between 1987 and 1998. Everyone had at least four complete checkups during that time as well as...
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Hand washing is an important infection control method in hospitals across the country. A new mathematical model suggests that hospitals may have to become even more diligent. The investigators explored the impact of just one doctor, nurse or technician who...
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Learning a new skill is supposed to help us stay sharp as we age, whether it is learning to play an instrument or taking up ballroom dancing. A new study shows that learning to surf the Internet can also improve...
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Gout is an extremely painful inflammation of the joints and soft tissue caused by the formation of crystals of uric acid. The feet and big toe are frequently affected, but gout can also impact ankles, knees and elbows. Some research...
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A study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology reported that disappointing results from a study of the dietary supplement glucosamine. Over 200 subjects with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee were randomized to receive...
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Chronic fatigue syndrome has been extremely controversial since it was first identified in the 1980s. No cause is known, and many physicians are skeptical that it is even a real medical condition. They have suggested that many sufferers have depression...
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Green tea has been getting a lot of attention lately for its potential ability to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's. There are also tantalizing data to suggest that green tea might have some...
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Women who take hormone replacement therapy or HRT often complain that such medications may cause breast tenderness. Now a new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative suggests that such a symptom might be cause for concern. Investigators from...
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People concerned about their cognitive function are often encouraged to use it or lose it. They may work crossword puzzles or play computer games designed to test memory and spatial coordination. Perhaps they should try juggling as well. Researchers in...
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Studies have shown that women who eat more whole grains in their daily diets are less susceptible to high blood pressure and heart disease. Now results from the 50,000-man Health Professionals Follow-up Study show that men also benefit from eating...
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The Mediterranean diet wins again. Over the last several years research has accumulated that a diet high in vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, fish and olive oil and low in meat is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, asthma,...
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Fish consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and death from heart attacks. There are also data suggesting that fish can help protect the brain from strokes. And fish eaters appear to be less vulnerable to...
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People who are overweight are at higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Now add psychological depression to that list. People who perceive themselves as being overweight frequently suffer from stress, feelings of inadequacy, and...
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Diuretics are the unsung heroes of blood pressure treatment. Such drugs have been around for decades and are among the most inexpensive pills in the pharmacy. They often don't get much respect compared to newer and pricier anti-hypertensive medications. But...
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Millions of Americans are now taking dietary supplements that are not well regulated by any government agency. Many dietary supplements contain a wide variety of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients. Without oversight, unscrupulous manufacturers will take advantage of an unsuspecting public. It's...
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Cases of H1N1 flu continue to rise throughout the northern hemisphere. Schools are reporting absences above normal for this time of year, and many hospitals are experiencing great demand for emergency services. The H1N1 vaccine will not become widely available...
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Children with chronic health conditions such as asthma or diabetes should be among the first to receive Tamiflu if they come down with the H1N1 2009 influenza. Unfortunately, however, the dosing instructions that come with the liquid form of...
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