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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Elevated Biomarkers Predict Risk for Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Large trial at U Texas found simple blood panel is 86.6% accurate in predicting risk of relapse after surgery - “a large and unique improvement for patient care” and the decision on watchful waiting vs. aggressive treatment. |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Milk Thistle Extracts Inhibit the Oxidation of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and Subsequent Scavenger Receptor-Dependent Monocyte Adhesion – Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 11, 2008
U of Arkansas researchers report silymarin reduced oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol by up to 86% depending on dose. Oxidized LDL (oxLDL) is considered a chief contributor to an important killer – arterial plaque/inflammation and heart disease. [Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 11, 2008] |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Research advances may help prevent and improve diagnosis of celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
For those suffering from celiac disease there may be good news on the horizon, according to research reports at a recent international conference on digestive diseases. Recent data indicate 1 in 100 are affected by this intolerance, but most don't know the cause of the resulting difficulties. |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Adults with type 2 diabetes may experience memory declines immediately after eating unhealthy meal
Amazingly, the acute negative effect on memory of high-fat meals can be offset by taking antioxidant vitamins with the meal - though a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables should be first defense. |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Antioxidant vitamins reduce acute meal-induced memory deficits in adults with type 2 diabetes - Source: Nutrition Research, July 2008
Amazingly, the memory problems that swiftly followed high-fat meals in this study were avoided when subjects took antioxidant vitamins with the meal - presumably because the problems were caused by free radicals. A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the preferred preventive. [Source: Nutrition Research, July 2008] |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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French maritime pine bark extract significantly lowers the requirement for analgesic medication in dysmenorrhea [painful menstruation]: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study – Source: The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, May 2008
This bark extract significantly lowered pain score, and the benefit both increased with length of supplementation and lingered after discontinuation. [Source: The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, May 2008] |
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Jun 28, 2008 |
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Phosphatidylserine - Another new wrinkle in treating skin aging
External application of this naturally occurring fat molecule (known to play a role in maintaining cellular fluidity) has the potential to slow down skin aging, whether through natural causes or damage, researchers report. |
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Jun 20, 2008 |
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The Challenge of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity – Source: Journal of Environmental Health, June 2008
Review of the current literature and conflicting views on MCS prevalence, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. “At present, MCS is illustrative of the dichotomy between illness (a feeling of not being well, with obvious manifestations), and disease (a pathophysiological process, which in the case of MCS has not yet been clarified). Even if MCS does not prove to be the disease its proponents claim, this does not negate the need for appropriate treatment for the illness. “ [Source: Journal of Environmental Health, June 2008] |
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Jun 12, 2008 |
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Functional Coupling of the Amygdala in Depressed Patients Treated with Antidepressant Medication - Source: Neuropsychopharmacology, July 2008
fMRI “brain mapping” finds evidence of disconnect between emotion/mood-related brain structures in major depression vs. controls; significant restoration of some connections – especially with the left amygdala - after anti-depressant drug treatment. [Source: Neuropsycholpharmacology, July 2008] |
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Jun 10, 2008 |
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Plasma pyridoxal 5'-phosphate [active co-enzyme form of vitamin B-6] in the US population: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004 – Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2008
Particularly for substantial proportions of smokers, the elderly, non-Hispanic blacks, and current and former oral contraceptive users, the U.S. RDA for vitamin B-6 does not support adequate levels in the blood. [Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2008] |
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