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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Associations between microalbuminuria and animal foods, plant foods, and dietary patterns in the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis – Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2008
Dairy consumers average 37% better kidney function/heart disease risk; diet with only nondairy animal food is associated with worse kidney function/heart risk. [Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2008] |
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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 03, 2008 |
Chat |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-04-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-04-08 |
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Jun 03, 2008 |
Chat |
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 06-04-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 06-04-08 |
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Jun 02, 2008 |
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Relationship between Low Ultraviolet B Irradiance [vitamin D] and Higher Breast Cancer Risk in 107 Countries – Source: The Breast Journal, May-June 2008
The fourth paper from this UC San Diego team adds an association between higher vitamin D3 in the body and lower breast cancer risk to similar findings for vitamin D and kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer risk. [Source: The Breast Journal, May-June 2008] |
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May 29, 2008 |
Article |
National Institute on Aging Seeking Participants for Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Studies
The NIA’s National Cell Repository for Alzheimer’s Disease (NCRAD) is seeking families to contribute blood samples for ongoing genetic studies. |
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May 28, 2008 |
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Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics – Source: Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology, May 7, 2008
German experts define pro-, pre, and syn-biotics; summarize the health benefits of probiotics that are well-supported by research, and others with preliminary or insufficient support so far. [Source: Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology, May 7, 2008] |
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May 22, 2008 |
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Family History as a Risk Factor for Herpes Zoster [shingles]: A Case-Control Study - Source: Archives of Dermatology, May 2008
Large study suggests significant association between family history of shingles and individual risk (39% of shingles patients reported one family member had it, vs. 11% of controls); may be consideration in vaccination decision. [Source: Archives of Dermatology, May 2008] |
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May 09, 2008 |
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Curcumin and cancer: An ‘old-age’ disease with an ‘age-old’ solution – Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008
MD Anderson Cancer Center summarizes research indicating the potential benefits of curcumin to support the body’s defenses against various types of cancer (not to mention many other conditions, from arthritis to psoriasis). [Source: Cancer Letters, May 5, 2008] |
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May 07, 2008 |
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A sustained-release formulation of doxycycline hyclate (Atridox) prevents simultaneous infection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by tick bite – Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology, Apr 2008
CDC reports animal studies demonstrate that a single antibiotic injection (timed to release over 20 days) offered 100% protection against these tick bite-transmitted infections. [Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology, April 2008] |
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