A recent study of 24 patients who were either treated with sham treatment or acupuncture for their chronic rhinitis showed that acupuncture was signficantly the more effective treatment. Story
April 30, 2009
No Data Supporting Antipsychotic Drug For Low-IQ Kids With ADHD
According to a recent review, there is no evidence that Risperidone is effective for kids with ADHD, even thought it’s a commonly prescribed drug for this condition. Long term side effects of the drug are an increased risk of diabetes and weight gain. Alternative treatments are encouraged. Story
April 29, 2009
FDA Adds New Label Warnings to Over-the-Counter Painkillers
The FDA is requiring that over the counter products that contain acetaminophen or are NSAIDs will now have to include warning labels about the potential danger of liver damage and stomach bleeding with the use of such drugs. Story
Metametrix Announces New Toxic Effects Profiles To Help Combat Growing Concerns About Toxicity And Health
Metametrix is releasing three new testing profiles that can assist practioners in assessing toxicity in a patient, and then tailor detoxification plans accordingly. Story
High Doses of Vitamin D Cut MS Relapses
Multiple Sclerosis patients who were given a high dose of Vitamin D suffered 41% less relapses in a year, in comparison to the amount of relapses experienced in the year prior to beginning treatment. Story
Kids’ Eczema Successfully Treated With Diluted Bleach Baths
Because persistent treatment of eczema with antibiotics increases the risk of resistant infection, scientists studied the effect of diluted bleach baths. They found that this was a significantly effective way of treating the condition, reducing it five times better than the placebo. Story
New Study Shows Supplementing With Probiotics May Ease Anxiety
39 patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome were split into 2 groups. The group given probiotics had a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms, while the group given the placebo did not. Story
New Campaign Helps Americans Deal With Stressful Times
A new program has been launched by Mental Health America called Live Your Life WellSM. The aim of the program is to provide tools for people to learn how to combat stress and improve overall well being in these stressful times. Story
April 28, 2009
Combination Blood Pressure-Lowering Therapy Five Times More Effective Than Monotherapy
Results of 42 randomized trials has shown that giving heart disease patients a lower dosage of two different medications is approximately 5 times more effective than doubling the original medication. Story
A New Nonpharmacological Method in Fibromyalgia: The Use of Wool
The unconventional use of woolen underwear and bedding for fibromyalgia patients produced an increase in patient’s conditions, including pain reduction, tender points and all scores of the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, according to a recent study of 50 patients. Story
April 27, 2009
Pomegranate Juice May Stop Prostate Cancer Recurrence
A two stage clinical trial involving 48 men has demonstrated that pomegranate juice may slow the progression of prostate cancer after unsuccessful treatment. There may be implications that it can also act as a chemopreventitive agent. Story
New-onset diabetes in older adults largely attributable to lifestyle
Research has shown that 80% of newly diagnosed diabetes in older adults is attributable to an unhealthy lifestyle, such as smoking, no physical activity, poor diet and alcohol consumption. Story
Effect of Acupuncture in Trigeminal Neuralgia
A recent study was conducted on 12 disagnosed Trigeminal Neuralgia patients, testing the effect of acupuncture on TN. Eleven out of the 12 patients experienced significant relief of their symptoms and improvement of test scores, making acupuncture a safe and effective alternative to more invasive procedures, such as surgery. Story
The Efficacy and Tolerability of Adjunctive Alternative Herbal Medicine (Salvia miltiorrhiza and Pueraria lobata) on Vascular Function and Structure in Coronary Patients
A double blind study was done on 100 heart disease patients to test the efficacy of the herbs Danshen and Gegen as adjunctive therapy, which have long been used in Chinese medicine for Angina and other cardiac symptoms. At the end of the study, it was concluded that these 2 herbs were well tolerated and effective in improving vascular function and structure. Story
April 26, 2009
Radiation Exposure of Americans Rises 600 Percent in 29 Years Thanks to Medical Imaging Scans
Having two CT scans can give you a radiation exposure level similar to that of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Researchers worry about the oncological repercussions of the rising increase in these medical procedures. Story
Vitamin C Prevents Gout
Although experts warn that a healthy lifestyle is the most important way to prevent gout, a high daily intake of Vitamin C may signficantly lower the risk, shown in a recent male study. Story
Fish Oil and Fatty Fish Protect Men from Heart Failure
In a recent study, men who consumed approximately .36 grams/day of Omega-3 fatty fish were 33% less likely to develop heart failure than those who ate very little or none at all. Story
Ubiquinol: Boost Energy Levels and Overall Health with Best Form of CoQ10
Scientists have found that the ubiquinol form of CoQ10 has dramatically improved absorption in patients with severe heart failure. The high antioxidant value also makes it a potent inhibitor of inflammation. Story
Human Development Scientists And Computer Game Developers Design Video Game That Teaches Conflict Resolution To Kids
Computer game developers along with human development specialists have designed a new game that teaches kids how to resolve conflicts peacefully. The game is designed to encourage children to think about how to resolve conflict, rather than just react in a way that could lead to violence. Story
Brain Music: Putting The Brain’s Soundtracks To Work
Scientists are studying ways of altering a person’s brain by developing a ’soundtrack’ that has been created from their own brainwaves. This soundtrack is thought to be able to alter their state of mind from a stressful state, such as headache or insomnia, to a more relaxed state. Story
Psoriasis Associated With Diabetes And High Blood Pressure In Women
Recent studies in women suggest that Psoriasis appears to be a systemic inflammatory condition, rather than just a skin condition. Women who developed it were more likely to develop other diseases such as Diabetes and Hypertension, also diseases that have been linked to inflammation. Story
Drug and vaccine makers on standby over swine flu
There are 3 million packages of Tamiflu, a drug that fights against viral samples of the new disease, ready to be released as soon as WHO deems it necessary. This is anticipated if the Swine flu appears to be developing into a pandemic. Story
Debunking The Detox Myth
A group of 300 scientists and engineers that have researched products claiming that they ‘detox’ in some way have found that the majority don’t detox at all. They suggest that the body already has amazing detox capabilities, so such products are not necessary. Story
Physician-Patient Pens Prescription For Compassion And Joy In Medical Care
A recently published book written by a doctor that has experienced cancer is suggesting that patients that have a good relationship with their physician tend to do better than those that don’t. Story
Decline In HRT Use May Have Led To Fewer Heart Attacks In Women
After a 2002 Women’s Health Initiative revealed that hormone replacement therapy increased women’s risk of heart attack, the decrease in popularity of the drug has been suggested as a possible reason for the decline of heart disease in menopausal women. Story
April 25, 2009
Statins May Exert Influence on Prostate Cancer Growth By Reducing Inflammation
Based upon tumor samples, a study found that men who were on statin drugs had a 72% reduction in risk for tumor inflammation, which has been associated with tumor recurrence. Story
Hysterectomy plus ovary removal possibly harmful
After a study done of 29,380 women who had a hysterectomy, the results suggest that complete removal of the uterus and the ovaries for women that are not at high risk for ovarian cancer, may have a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and death as a result of the procedure. Story
Rates of preventive mastectomy rising in US
Althought removal of both breasts for an early stage cancer diagnosis does not improve survival odds, the incidence of patients choosing this method of treatment has risen 188% from 1998 – 2005. Story
Nutrient Combination Found to Strengthen Lungs
A recent study in children with persistent asthma has shown that treating them with Omega-3, Vitamin C and Zinc in alternating phases sigificantly improved their asthma symptoms and pulmonary tests. These supplements acted synergistically and didn’t have the same effect on asthma when used alone. Story
Even Modest Exercise Can Reduce Negative Effects Of Belly Fat
Without a change in diet, researchers have found that moderate exercise has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, less fat in the liver and less inflammation in belly fat. The reduced C-reactive protein floating around in the blood as a result of less fat can have significant implications for obesity related inflmmatory diseases such as Diabetes and Heart disease. Story
April 24, 2009
Commonly Used Ulcer Drugs May Offer Treatment Potential In Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered that proton pump inhibitors combined with anti-inflammatory drugs offer significant neuroprotection, which could have implications for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Story
