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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.
Treating ADHD through diet
August 13, 2009
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.
Antibiotic-induced diarrhea
March 17, 2009
Diet tips for heart failure, COPD updated
March 06, 2009
Registered dietitians have some new advice for your patients with heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Guidelines stress weight control
February 09, 2009
Losing weight and engaging in low-impact aerobic exercise are the top recommendations of new guidelines for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee.
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