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Pot Against Pain?

September 2, 2010 in Health News
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Marijuana may offer relief from pain. A very small study from McGill University in Montreal suggests that pot might ease chronic nerve pain called neuropathy. Twenty-one adults who suffered from neuropathic pain brought on by surgery or accident were randomized... (Read More)
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Berries Boost Brain Power

September 2, 2010 in Health News
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Evidence is mounting that berries may be good for the brain. The latest research comes from the Tufts University US Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Investigators reported that aging microglia in mouse brains lose... (Read More)
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Black Rice vs. Blueberries

September 2, 2010 in Health News
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Blueberries may have competition for antioxidant power. Scientists at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge have found that black rice is also rich in anthocyanins. In fact, on a gram for gram basis, black rice beats blueberries in antioxidant potential.... (Read More)
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Warding Off Heart Disease with Vegetables

September 2, 2010 in Health News
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The DASH diet, also known as Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension, is well recognized for its ability to lower blood pressure. Even more important, there is evidence that eating fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, poultry, fish and... (Read More)
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Social Interaction Helps Heart

September 2, 2010 in Health News
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Recent research suggests that social relationships have a profound impact on longevity. Investigators analyzed nearly 150 human trials and concluded that isolation and loneliness are as dangerous as well-established risk factors such as smoking, physical inactivity and obesity. Now a... (Read More)
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Surgery May Lower the Risk of Cancer

September 2, 2010 in Health News
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Ever since doctors have been able to test women for the genes that increase the risk of breast cancer, women have been wondering what they should do with this information. A new study shows that women with BRCA1 and... (Read More)
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Mouse Virus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

August 26, 2010 in Health News
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A new study suggests a link between a retrovirus and chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, has been controversial for years. There is no definitive test for chronic fatigue syndrome, so doctors diagnose it based on the patient's... (Read More)
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Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Problems

August 26, 2010 in Health News
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Avandia is a drug to help lower blood sugar. It has been blamed for raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes among people with diabetes. The FDA recently asked the manufacturer to put a strong warning about cardiovascular complications... (Read More)
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Salmonella Vaccine Could Make Eggs Safer

August 26, 2010 in Health News
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Hundreds of millions of eggs have been recalled because of salmonella contamination. Before the recall, thousands of people had suffered with fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain caused by this infection. Many of them will be disappointed to learn they might... (Read More)
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Does Pesticide Exposure Boost Risk of ADHD?

August 26, 2010 in Health News
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Several months ago, Harvard researchers reported a link between pesticides and attention deficit disorder in children. The kids with higher levels of pesticide breakdown products in their urine were about twice as likely to have ADHD. Now a study from... (Read More)
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Counseling Eases Symptoms of ADHD

August 26, 2010 in Health News
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can persist into adulthood. It makes social interactions more complicated and can interfere with work. Medications may help, but often are inadequate to completely control the condition. A new study in the Journal of the American... (Read More)
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Calcium Supplements Fail to Protect Pregnant Women from Bone Loss

August 18, 2010 in Health News
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Calcium supplements did not protect pregnant women from bone loss. This new study comes on the heels of a controversial analysis showing that calcium pills increased the risk of heart attacks among older people. Although the evidence that calcium supplementation... (Read More)
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Whooping Cough on the Rise

August 18, 2010 in Health News
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Whooping cough is making a comeback in California. Public health officials report the worst outbreak in 50 years, with nearly 3,000 cases. Whooping cough is caused by a bacterial infection that is very irritating to the lungs and causes extreme,... (Read More)
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Acetaminophen Use and Asthma

August 18, 2010 in Health News
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Acetaminophen is one of the most popular pain relievers in the pharmacy. It is considered very safe, especially for babies and children. A new study suggests, however, that acetaminophen may be contributing to wheezing and asthma in children and adolescents.... (Read More)
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New Morning-After Pill Approved

August 18, 2010 in Health News
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The FDA has just approved a new contraceptive. This so-called morning-after pill called Ella is effective for five days after intercourse. Unlike Plan B, the first emergency contraceptive marketed in the U. S., Ella does not contain hormones. Instead, it... (Read More)
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Tai Chi Fights Fibromyalgia

August 18, 2010 in Health News
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The ancient Chinese martial art called tai chi may be helpful for people with fibromyalgia. In this condition, patients often experience widespread muscle pain and severe fatigue as well as sleep difficulties and cognitive impairment. Researchers in Boston compared the... (Read More)
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Will SAMe Combat Depression?

August 18, 2010 in Health News
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A dietary supplement called SAMe, also known as S-Adenosyl Methionine, may be helpful against resistant depression. SAMe is available without prescription and has long been used to relieve arthritis pain and ease depressive symptoms, but there has been little research.... (Read More)
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Nitrates and Bladder Cancer

August 12, 2010 in Health News
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Common ingredients in processed meat like salami, bologna, hot dogs and ham may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Nitrates and nitrites are frequently used to preserve lunch meats and hot dogs. They also add the familiar pink color and... (Read More)
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Health Hazards from Dietary Supplements

August 12, 2010 in Health News
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Some ingredients in dietary supplements may pose health hazards. That's the conclusion of a review by Consumer Reports working in collaboration with the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. The so-called "dirty dozen" include herbs and minerals. For example, bitter orange has... (Read More)
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Can Resveratrol Reverse Inflammation?

August 12, 2010 in Health News
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A dietary supplement that is gaining in popularity has new evidence to support its potential benefits. Resveratrol is a compound found in many plants, but peanut and grape skins are particularly rich in this antioxidant. In a small placebo-controlled study,... (Read More)
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Healthy Heart Boosts Brain

August 12, 2010 in Health News
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Exercise has been shown to be good for the heart and also the brain. Now researchers may have come up with a possible explanation. They measured something called cardiac index, which is a marker for how much blood the heart... (Read More)
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Does Funding Influence Study Outcomes?

August 12, 2010 in Health News
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Political reporters know they need to follow the money to get the story. It turns out that doctors and medical reporters should, too. Investigators analyzed the outcomes of more than 500 drug trials. Studies funded by the federal government showed... (Read More)
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Ketamine Offers Relief for Intractable Bipolar Disorder

August 12, 2010 in Health News
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Severe depression and bipolar disorder can be very difficult to treat. A new study suggests that an intravenous anesthetic may be surprisingly effective for relieving both conditions. Ketalar, known generically as ketamine, has been available since 1962. It Is a... (Read More)
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Low-Carb Diet Benefits Blood Lipids

August 5, 2010 in Health News
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A low-carbohydrate diet may be helpful for the heart. The new research runs counter to everything Americans have been told for the last four decades--namely that fat, especially saturated fat, will clog our arteries. The federally-funded study is one of... (Read More)
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Mediterranean Diet May Protect Breast

August 5, 2010 in Health News
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Following a Mediterranean-type diet might help women cut their risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. Researchers in Greece recruited almost 15,000 women and asked them about their eating habits. The women were then followed up for a decade to see who... (Read More)
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Sugar Stimulates Pancreatic Cancer Growth

August 5, 2010 in Health News
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Cancer cells like sugar. A study in the journal Cancer Research demonstrates that pancreatic cancer cells in particular like fructose, the sugar found in fruit, honey and high-fructose corn syrup, an ingredient in many sweetened beverages. Although the study was... (Read More)
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Are Calcium Supplements Safe?

August 5, 2010 in Health News
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Calcium pills have long been promoted as essential for strong bones. A new analysis in the British journal BMJ calls into question both the safety and effectiveness of this common supplement. The scientists reviewed data from 15 randomized placebo-controlled... (Read More)
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Sleep Seven Hours

August 5, 2010 in Health News
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Grandma always said to get a good night's sleep. But how many hours should you snooze? Researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine tracked over 30,000 adults who had no heart problems at the start of the study.... (Read More)
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BPA at your Fingertips

July 29, 2010 in Health News
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A chemical that has been under scrutiny for its hormone disrupting potential has been found in a most unlikely place. Bisphenol A or BPA for short has been controversial for years. This endocrine disruptor mimics estrogen. It has been found... (Read More)
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PSA Levels May Lead to Aggressive Treatment

July 29, 2010 in Health News
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Just as the mammogram has become a common screening test for breast cancer, the PSA blood test is being used widely to screen for prostate cancer. Changes in PSA levels can help physicians determine if there is a likelihood... (Read More)
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