RSS | Login | Register

Nutrition

Pomegranate packs a powerful punch

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP March 01, 2010

The juice of the pomegranate provides abundant antioxidants and has potential as an anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory.

What lies behind the  vitamin D revolution?

Ronald L. Hoffman, MD March 01, 2010

Once known primarily for maintaining bone strength, vitamin D is now thought to contribute to prevention of colon, prostate, and breast cancers.

Links between obesity and mental health

Lisa K. Diamond, RN, MSN, FNP-C March 01, 2010

When treating obesity, psychological issues must not be overlooked. Learning why patients eat can help clinicians improve what patients eat.

Anti-diabetes measures have lasting payoff

January 27, 2010

Intensive lifestyle changes aimed at modest weight loss and increased physical activity continue to reduce the rate of type 2 diabetes after 10 years.

Lowering CVD risk among pediatric patients

Carl Sherman January 04, 2010

In the future, more and more children with cardiac risk factors, such as obesity and diabetes, will be treated in the primary-care setting.

Vitamin D important for more than bone density

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP January 04, 2010

An estimated 50% of colon cancers and 30% of breast cancers could be prevented with adequate levels of vitamin D.

Is the aronia berry the newest superfruit?

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP November 30, 2009

The aronia berry, high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, reduces gastric irritation and prevents swelling associated with allergic reactions.

American Heart Association advises lowering added sugars

October 07, 2009

The American Heart Association (AHA) issued recommendations on specific levels and limits for the consumption of sugars and syrups added to foods during processing, preparation, or at the table.

Zinc

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP September 28, 2009

Do we finally have a cure for the common cold? The manufacturers of zinc preparations think so, but the data remain inconsistent.

Olive oil

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP August 31, 2009

The benefits of olive oil go beyond its well-deserved reputation for lowering cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Complex carbohydrate intolerance?

August 13, 2009

Folic acid-fortified grain products associated with decrease in severe congenital heart defects

Alan Ehrlich, MD August 13, 2009

Some dietary guidelines more heart-friendly

August 12, 2009

Investigators can now report that Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) adherence is associated with reduced progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis in women with established coronary artery disease (CAD)—and that some DGA recommendations are more beneficial than others in this respect.

Administering vitamin B12

June 05, 2009

Iron deficiency anemia in a vegetarian

May 15, 2009

Vitamin D prophylaxis for osteoporosis?

May 14, 2009

Of what value are folate levels?

May 14, 2009

Which diet: High-carbohydrate, high-protein, or high-fat?

May 14, 2009

Regardless of which of these three mac-ronutrients is emphasized in a diet, the person will lose weight as long as calories are being reduced.

Probiotics

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP May 12, 2009

Probiotics are used to maintain a homeostatic balance of bacteria in the gut.

More vitamin C may mean less gout

May 11, 2009

A large, long-term study links higher vitamin C intake with a lower risk of gout

Vitamin K and PT/INR results

April 20, 2009

Lowering blood sugars with wolfberry

April 17, 2009

Coffee every day may keep stroke away

April 17, 2009

Coffee consumption may modestly reduce the risk of stroke in women.

Risk of prostate or other cancers in men unaffected by selenium or vitamin E

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH April 10, 2009

Neither selenium nor vitamin E, alone or in combination, reduced the risk of prostate cancer or other cancers in men.

Vitamin soothes oral ulcers

April 09, 2009

A nightly dose of vitamin B12 is an easy, effective, and inexpensive therapy for recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Early recognition of atypical celiac disease

Carl Sherman April 01, 2009

Celiac disease doesn't look the way you might expect. A new position statement and technical review from the American Gastroenterological Association provide updated guidelines.