May 15, 2013
High-fiber foods can prevent the occurrence of first-time stroke.
May 01, 2013
When used as a part of one's daily fat intake, red palm oil, which is rich in carotenoids and vitamin E, may help prevent various illnesses.
April 29, 2013
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not reduce mortality or cardiovascular events in patients with or at high risk for diabetes.
April 26, 2013
Just one 12-ounce sweet drink a day increases a person's likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.
April 25, 2013
High levels of trimethylamine-N-oxide predict major adverse cardiac events. Vegetarian or high fiber diets to limit lecithin may mitigate risk.
April 04, 2013
How precisely must one follow the manufacturer's directions with regard to the amount of powder and water used in preparing infant formula?
March 27, 2013
About 40% of mothers ignore infant feeding guidelines, many with support from healthcare providers.
March 22, 2013
Only about 11% of the estimated 79 million Americans who had prediabetes in 2009-2010 identified as such.
March 22, 2013
Majority of people around the globe consume more than 3,000 mg of dietary sodium per day, increasing their risk for cardiovascular disease.
March 21, 2013
Results from the 2010 Global Burden of Diseases Study shows link between sugary beverage intake and mortality from chronic diseases.
March 07, 2013
Omega-3 supplements can help constipation in postmenopausal women taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
February 14, 2013
Taking folic acid supplements around the time of conception may reduce the risk for having children with autistic disorder.
February 07, 2013
Would it be beneficial to give suprapharmacologic doses of vitamin D3 in cases of severe psoriasis?
February 01, 2013
Researchers identify seven myths and six presumptions perpetuated in social media and scientific literature.
January 16, 2013
Eating three or more servings of fast food per week increased the risk for severe asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, eczema in teens and children.
January 15, 2013
Consuming three servings of strawberries or blueberries a week is associated with a reduced risk for MI in women.
January 10, 2013
Many patients take vitamins that are more than 100% the recommended daily allowance. When do they begin to pose risks to kidney function?
December 26, 2012
Eating meals together as a family leads to significantly higher consumption of fruits and vegetables for children.
November 19, 2012
Vitamin D may act as a protective factor for MS somewhere between late pregnancy and young adulthood, but no association for in utero exposure.
November 01, 2012
People who participate in frequent family meals are more likely to get healthy and stay healthy.
October 24, 2012
Encouraging patients with type 2 diabetes to incorporate legumes into their diet may help improve glycemic control, lower coronary heart disease risk.
October 10, 2012
Lycopene, an antioxidant found in high concentrations in tomatoes and tomato products, may lower stroke risk in men.
October 03, 2012
The American College of Rheumatology outlines approaches for treating hyperuricemia, as well as therapy and prophylaxis for acute gout, in the new two-part guidelines.
September 20, 2012
Sesame, rice oil combination controlled hypertension as well as calcium channel blockers.
September 20, 2012
Consuming 2% of total caloric intake from yogurt may help patients reduce their hypertension risk.
September 19, 2012
A patient with a history of hemorrhoids presents with acute rectal pain. Could a lack of dietary fiber be the culprit?
September 17, 2012
Children who consume more salt are at greater risk for hypertension, with a stronger association observed among those who are overweight or obese.
September 10, 2012
Positive changes in blood pressure associated with red wine likely occur through a nitric oxide-mediated mechanism.
August 30, 2012
Moderate chocolate consumption lowered the risk for any type of stroke 17% to 19%.
August 15, 2012
Vitamin D promotes absorption of calcium in the intestine and maintains adequate serum phosphate and calcium concentrations.
