May 17, 2004 Cannabis use not linked with psychosocial harm
The Lancet, May 15, 2004
May 24, 2004
Diet device makes you take smaller bits
www.scientificintake.com
Physicians' neckties may harbor bacteria
104th General meeting of the American Society for Microbiology
China finds Western ways bring new woes
By David J. Lynch. USA Today. May 19, 2004
The price of popping pills: behind French medicine's glittering facade, crisis looms
The Economist. May 15, 2004. p.51
May 26, 2004
Baby's birth shows long, fertile life of frozen sperm
www.newscientist.com
PSA test may miss some prostate cancer cases
By Jeff Donn. the Associated Press. May 26, 2004
Aspirin use associated with reduced breast cancer risk
Homocysteine: osteoporotic fracture; hip fracture
The New England Journal of Medicine. May 13, 2004. pp 2033; 2042; and 2089
May 28, 2004
Herbal erection pills may be spiked
Science News. May 22, 2004, Vol. 165. p. 333
Oily fish in pregnancy wards off asthma in baby
American Thoracic Society. Dr. Frank Gilliland. University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
Compound in salsa may fight food poisoning
Journal of the Agricultural and Food Chemistry. May 26, 2004
Pet privacy: The latest trend in animal care?,br> Associated Press. May 21, 2004
May 29. 2004
Obesity/diabetes could hit life expectancy-experts
13th European Congress on Obesity. Phys Williams, Intl. Diabetes Federation.
Eat less harmful fat, more veggies-diet panel
new Dietary Guidelines for Americans-January 2005 release
Women in power, beware of heart problems
American Journal of Epidemiology, May 15, 2004
U.S. Surgeon General Links More Diseases to Smoking
U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona
Study: The brain prefers working over getting money for nothing
Neuron. May, 2004
The role of conjugated linoleic acid in human health
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. June 2004. vol 29. Number 6(S)
June 2, 2004
Junk food one-third of U.S. diet
Journal of Food Chemistry and Analysis
OTC statins: a bad decision for public health
The Lancet. Vol 363, No. 9422. p.1659
Man banned from every hospital
BBC. June 2, 2004
First study to link chromium picolinate supplementation with reduced carbohydrate cravings associated with atypical depression
Chromax by Nutrition 21. www.nutrition21.com
Yo-yo diets hit immune system
BBC. June 2, 2004
June 4, 2004
Pull mercury from mouths of dead
Chemical Inspectorate, Stockholm Sweden. Reuters June 4, 2004
June 5, 2004
Traditional skin care lines improving looks with dietary supplements
http://www.npicenter.com and maryjay@optonline.net
Dark chocolate improves endothelial function in healthy adults
J Am Coll Nutr 2004;23:197-204
Food additives are linked to hyperactivity in preschoolers
June issue of the Archives of Disease in Childhood
Video game fans dance off extra pounds
Dance Dance Revolution video game. CNN. June 4, 2004
NY Attorney General sues GlaxoSmithKline on Paxil
Reuters, June 2, 2004
Lift and reach and hold the pose and advance to the next level
Microsoft's Xbox
Clubbers choose chip implants to jump queues
RFID chip at the Baja Beach Club, Barcelona Spain
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99995022
June 9, 2004
Studies suggest statins slash cancer risk
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Boozy Britain wary of "anti-hangover"
http://www.summertan.com/RU-21.htm
Power Plate for osteoporosis
June 11, 2004
Heart surgery a risky endeavor for elderly patients
American Heart Journal, February, 2004
Cancer checks at 80: When is it too old to test? Annals of Internal Medicine. May, 2004
When blood pressure measurements are misleading
BMJ. Vol.328, April 17, 2004. p.933
Fresh air blows cold germs away
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, June 1, 2004
Vitamin C may offer protection against rheumatoid arthritis
Annals of Rheumatoid Disease, vol.63, 2004
Lutein Antioxidant Supplementation Trial
Optometry. Vol. 75, no.4, April 2004
June 12 , 2004
Overcoming the "salad bar effect"
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5052771/
New requirement for med students: dealing with patients
By Amir Efrati. The Wall Street Journal. June 10, 2004
"Safe" Levels of lead, cadmium may increase risk of peripheral arterial disease
Circulation, June 7, 2004
IOM mouse study continue debate on vaccine-autism link
Molec Psychiatry, June 8, 2004
Many kids take too many headache pills:report Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society
June 14, 2004
Two languages better than one to keep mind young
Psychology and Aging, June 2004
Doctors denounce idea to allow denial of care to some lawyers
American Medical Association
Study finds fruit helps ward off vision problems
Archives of Ophthalmology, June 2004
DHEA improves quality of life in women with lupus
EULAR 2004 Congress: Abstract OP0180. Presented June 11, 2004
June 15 , 2004
Bleeding cases rise with use of Cox-2 drugs
By Scott Hensley. The Wall Street Journal. June 11, 2004
Exercise attenuates atherosclerosis in men not receiving statins
Charles Vega, MD, UC, Irvine
Doctors say they must model healthy diet Dr. Michael Fleming, Shreveport, La.
June 17 , 2004
Liposuction doesn't remove obesity's risks, study finds
By Nishad H. Majmudar. The Wall Street Journal. June 17, 2004
Thermodynamics , liposuction, and metabolism
New England Journal of Medicine. June 17, 2004. 350;25.p. 2542
Marijuana linked to schizophrenia symptoms
By Jamie Talan. Newsday. June 16, 2004
June 18 , 2004
Can mammograms help predict cardiovascular disease?
Kaiser Permanente: 510 987-3900
Skull fragment suggests evidence of earliest known attempts at surgery from colonial days
Historic Jamestown, Jamestown, Va
Achilles had his heel; women have the A.C.L.
By Donna Wilkinson. The New York Times. June 8, 2004
TV ad for GlaxoSmithKline's Paxil too broad-FDA
http://www.fda.gov/cder/warn/2004/MACMIS12439.pdf
June 19, 2004
Doctors don't provide older adults with adequate information on diet and exercise
www.miahonline.org
Antibiotics alter GI tract microbes and increase lung sensitivity to allergens
American Society for Microbiology, May 27, 2004
Study finds many kids deficient in vitamin D
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, June 2004
Soft drinks, especially non-colas and iced tea, hurt hard enamel
http://www.agd.org/media/2004/june/drinks.html
Cholesterol drug helpful for people with arthritis
Lancet, June 19, 2004
Organic food:outcry over rule changes that allow more pesticides, hormones
By Carol Ness. The San Francisco Chronicle. May 22, 2004
Australian researchers uncover new role for DHEA in signifying low libido
susan.davis@jeanhailes.org.au
Cancer experts applaud FDA for action on omega 3 fatty acids
http://www.aicr.org
June 22, 2004
Driving longer means larger waists
Lawrence Frank, associate professor of the University of British Columbia
Brewer lures drinkers with promise of youth
Neuzeller Kloster Brewery
Dogs can detect seizures up to five hours ahead of time
Neurology. Dr. Adam Kirton
CSPI urges crackdown on carb claims
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Cinnamon beneficial for diabetics
Diabetes Care 2003;26:3215-3218
On the tip of the tongue
By Christine Haran. www.abcnews.com
Alpha-lipoic acid and psychotherapy may lead to significant improvements in burning-mouth syndrome
Medicina y Patologia Oral, 2004;9:8-13
High court limits patient suits against HMOs
Justice Clarence Thomas, US Supreme Court decision
Beans, blueberries top antioxidant list
By Jane E. Allen. The Los Angeles Times
June 23, 2004
Discover the uncensored truth about cholesterol-lowering drugs
www.statinalert.org
Statins may scramble memory
www.newmediaexplorer.org. June 22, 2004
Sex life can improve when obese men lose weight
JAMA, June 23.30, 2004
June 24, 2004
Happy women have healthier hearts, scientists say
Swedish researcher Kristina Orth-Gomer
June 26, 2004
Combination of vitamin E and vitamin C supplement may reduce risk of Alzheimer's
Archives of Neurology, 2004;61:82-88
Estrogen replacement doesn't ward off dementia
JAMA, June 23/30 2004
Backyard dilemma: Which is worse--using DEET or possibility of West Nile?
By Tara Parker Pope. The Wall Street Journal. June 22, 2004
women without cervix often have unneeded Pap tests
JAMA, June 23/30, 2004
FDA pressed to ban Crestor
Public Citizen's Health Research Group, Washington, D.C.
Smoking wipes 10 years off a life
BMJ, June 26, 2004
Broad range of neurologic disorders found in patients with celiac disease
Pediatrics 2004;113:1672-1676
A very muscular baby offers hope against diseases
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. June 24, 2004
June 28, 2004
Many dieting girls short on vital nutrients: study
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, June 2004
Mobiles phones may damage sperm? Dr. Imre Fejes, University of Szeged
Venom lip gloss
By Rob Walker. The New York Times. June 27, 2004
Treatment of skin papillomas with topical Lactalbumin Oleic Acid
New England Journal of Medicine
catharina.svanborg@mig.lu.se
Study finds danger in the playground
By Allan Richter. The New York Times. July 4, 2004
July 6, 2004
Why We Lie The Evolutionary Roots of Deception and the Unconscious Mind
By David Livingston Smith July 7, 2004
The $800 Million Pill: The Truth Behind the Cost of New Drugs
By Merrill Goozner. www.gooznews.com
July 8, 2004
Milk, calcium intake may lower colon cancer risk
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, July 7, 2004
No help seen from soy isoflavones after menopause
JAMA, July 7, 2004
Low-carb diet may curb daytime sleepiness
Neurology, June 22, 2004
Artificial sweeteners make calorie counting hard
International Journal of Obesity. July 2004
U.S. warns of reactions to permanent makeup ink
FDA about American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics
July 9, 2004
Oral implants help curb bad snoring
Archives or Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, June 2004
UV light may give frequent tanners a lift
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2004
Soy-derived estrogens don't seem to up cancer risk
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, July 2004
Diet of low-fat, low-calorie foods may trick the body into eating more
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. June 29, 2004
July 10, 2004
Herbal supplement eases hangover symptoms
Archives of Internal Medicine, June 28, 2004
Television watching may hasten puberty
NewScientist.com news service. June 28, 2004
Cough medicines no better than non-medicated placebo syrup for children's coughs
Pediatrics, July 2004
Pfizer, FDA warn about fake Viagra in California
By Lisa Richwine. Reuters wire service
Ginger gum for seasickness www.sea-band.com
Airline offering in-flight workouts
www.songair.com
Fiber curbs estrogen in breast cancer patients
Journal of Clinical Oncology, June 15, 2004
Prince Told "You got it wrong" on alternative cancer therapies
BMJ 2004;329:118
July 15, 2004
Americans abandoning low-carb diets
InsightExpress research firm
Some food makers trim low-carb plans as trend slows
by Janet Adamy. The Wall Street Journal. July 12, 2004
Experts set a lower low for cholesterol levels
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. July 13, 2004
New lower goal is set for cholesterol
By Ron Windslow. The Wall Street Journal. July 13, 2004
Niacin may help protect against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. August 2004
July 21, 2004
Glucosamine and MSM synergistic for arthritis
Clinical Drug Investigations, June 2004
Association between child and adolescent television viewing and adult health: a longitudinal birth cohort study
July 23, 2004
Permanent hair dyes tied to adult leukemia risk American Journal of Epidemiology, July 1, 2004
Lose weight, stay active,prevent Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association's medical and scientific council.
Broiled fish, not friend, curbs irregular heartbeat
Circulation, July 20, 2004
ISU research says fat good with veggies
Iowa State University, dept. of nutrition
Movies really can put you in the mood
Hormones and Behavior 2004
Erbitux's high price raises difficult question
By Nishad H. Majmudar. The Wall Street Journal. July 22, 2004
As health groups join forces with food manufacturers, credibility concerns rise
By Sarah Ellison and Mary Kissel. The Wall Street Journal. July 20, 2004
July 24, 2004
Desperate potato growers say they'll pitch a "low-carb" spud in January
www.abcnews.com, June 22, 2004
HMO's fret over stomach-stapling surgery costs
By Kim Dixon. Reuters. July 21, 2004
Pepper spray unclogs sinuses
By Daniel Nasaw. The Wall Street Journal. July 20, 2004
With sporadic exercise, seniors live longer
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, July 2004
Just visiting the doctor makes people feel better
NOP World Health
Protein sports drink may boost endurance
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, July 2004
July 26, 2004
Caffeine interferes with diabetes control
Duke University Medical Center:Diabetes Care
Green, oolong tea significantly reduce risk of hypertension
Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:1534-1540
Aloe may save lives on battlefield
Shock, August 2004
Let them eat net carbs-how Atkins Nutritionals peddles
By Sarah Ellison. The Wall Street Journal. July 26, 2004
Blood sugar, sugar alcohol and the FDA By Sarah Ellison. The Wall Street Journal. July 26, 2004
July 28, 2004
Gene variants may make women see red and burgundy
American Journal of Human Genetics, September 2004
A toxic side of weight loss
www.sciencenews.org July 17, 2004. vol. 166. p.35
July 30, 2004
Long-term acetaminophen use may harm kidneys
Archives of Internal Medicine, July 26, 2004
July 31, 2004
Veggie combo may offer best cancer protection
Will be published: Journal of Nutrition. December 2004
Ginseng hampers blood clot drug
University of Chicago. Dr. Chun-Su Yuan
Chemicals in plastics are tied to allergies
www.sciencenews.org, July 24, 2004. vol. 166. p. 52
August 2, 2004
Culture wars, on two wheels
By Charles McGrath. The New York Times. August 1, 2004
Treat erectile dysfunction with lifestyle changes
Ann Intern med. 2003;139;161-168
JAMA. 2004;291:3011-3012
August 3, 2004
Dr. Hoffman's Top 10 Picks for 2004
10. Vitamin D
9. EGCG
8. Omega-3 fish oil
7. Strontium
6. 5-HTP
5. Rodiola/Rosavin-call 212 779-1744 ext. 107
4. Resveratrol
3. Alpha Lipoic Acid
2. Avosoy/ASU
1. NT Factors
August 4, 2004
Premarin horse farms shut down
www.unitedpegasus.com
Diet high in fruit fiber and flavinoids may prevent chronic productive cough
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2004;170:279-287
Lutein-enriched eggs
Journal of Nutrition, 134, 8:1887-93,2004
August 5, 2004
New research confirms wild blueberries status as the #1 antioxidant fruit
www.blueberries.com
War games reveal hormone to combat stress
www.newscientist.com. August 3, 2004
Fat activists protest diet industry
Associated Press. August 2, 2004
August 6, 2004
Eating vegetable protein may spare gallbladder
American Journal of Epidemiology, July 15, 2004
Young men flock to take Viagra
Reuters. August 5, 2004
Dietary calcium, phytate, and fluid intake are associated with a decreased risk of symptomatic nephrolithiasis in younger women
Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:885-891
August 7, 2004
Combination of erection pill and testosterone gel benefits men better than pill alone
Journal of Urology, August 2004
Gastric pacemaker gets a test as an obesity treatment
By Rita Zeidner. The Washington Post. August 3, 2004
Soy protein may benefit diabetics' kidneys
Journal of Nutrition, August 2004
Can curcumin cure cystic fibrosis?
By Pamela Zeitlin, M.D.,Ph.D. N Engl J Med 351;6. pp. 606-608
Fear of terror my raise heart disease risk
Psychosomatic Medicine, July/August 2004
Eating lots of carbs may rise cancer risk
Walter Willet, Harvard School of Public Health
Is fat contagious?
By Sally Squires. The Washington Post. August 3, 2004
August 9, 2004
Mega-dose IV vitamin C for West Nile Virus
Dr. Thomas E. Levy. 303 926-1111
Low-carb craze fails to cross Atlantic
Dr. Volker Pudel, director of nutrition psychology and research, University of Goettingen, Germany.
National Cholesterol Education Program
http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/atpiii/evalData.asp
Prozac seeping into water supplies
http://news.scotsman.com/health.cfm?id=912662004
August 10, 2004
Athens on 5,000 calories a day
By Maura Egan and Christine Muhlke. The New York Times. August 8, 2004
Robert L. Pastore, CNS, guest
August 11, 2004
Bacteria that strikes elderly spreads in Canadian hospitals
By Clifford Krauss. The New York Times. August 9, 2004
(Canadian Medical Association Journal)
Unexpected burns in an M.R.I.
By John O'Neil. The New York Times. August 10, 2004
Jobs with little mental challenge may up Alzheimer's
Neurology, August 2004
Viagra helps climbers deal with altitudes
Annals of Internal Medicine, August 3, 2004
August 12, 2004
Food makers race to drop trans fats but some substitutes aren't much better
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. August 9, 2004
Vioxx often used longer than recommended
Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug safety, June 2004
Vioxx worse for blood pressure than Celebrex
Hypertension, August 2004
Arthritis drug could help prevent prostate cancer
http://www.ny1.com/Living/health.html
Novartis study could affect Pfizer, Merck
www.forbes.com/healthcare/2004/08/10/cz_rl_0810nvs.html?partner=aol
When it comes to exercise a little bit goes a long way
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. August 9, 2004
480-pound woman dies after six years on couch
http://www.wftv.com/news/3643877/detail.html
August 16, 2004
Church invalidates 8-year-old's communion
Infinity Broadcasting. August 12, 2004
Tongue-piercing can prove fatal
www.lincolncenterdentalarts.com
August 17, 2004
Chaparral -desert shrub-may shrink tumors after all
Dr. Terry Day; Medical University of South Carolina
Colonoscopies overdone, U.S. study suggests
Annals of Internal Medicine, August 17, 2004
Pollen-blocking cream my reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis
Arch Otolaryngol Head Nick Surg. 2004;130:979-984
Vitamin E shown to help fight upper respiratory tract infections, especially colds, in the elderly
Council for Responsible Nutrition
August 18, 2004
Vitamin Relief U.S.A.
www.vitaminrelief.org
Stressful spouse bad for health of older Americans
Jamila Bookwala,Ph.D., Lafayette College
Bacteria in yogurt combat arthritis in rats
Gary W. Elmer. University of Washington, Seattle
August 19, 2004
Bacteria in yogurt combat arthritis in rats
Abraham Weinberger of the Felsenstein Medical Research Center in Petah Tikva, Israel. Science News. August 14, 2004. Vol. 166. pp. 100-101
August 20, 2004
Implications of recent clinical trials for the national cholesterol education program adult treatment panel III guidelines
Circulation. 2004:110:227-239
Flu patch may save elderly
J. Virol., 78. 7610-7618
Circulating tumor cells predict breast cancer survival
N Engl J Med 2004;351:781-791,824-826
Careful watching OK for some prostate cancers
BJU International, July 2004
Has obesity met its match?
By Amy Tsao. BusinessWeek. April 8, 2004
August 21, 2004
Pill pops food, cigarette cravings
www.betterhumans.com, March 10, 2004
What you don't know about fat
Newsweek, August 15, 2004
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Fam Pract News, July 4, 2004:29
Erectile dysfunction-herbal products
Fam Pract News, July 1, 2004:28
High intake of linoleic acid may cut cancer risk
International Journal of Cancer, Sept. 1, 2004
Fuel stations may pose child cancer risk
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Sept. 2004
Mass hysteria strikes small rural U.S. high school
Archives of Neurology, August 2004
Study finds no proof cannabis induces schizophrenia
Magazine for Psychiatry. August 16, 2004
August 23, 2004
Sugar association disputes implied sucrose ties to obesity
http://www.sugar.org
Aromatherapy may soften memory of pain
Psychosomatic Medicine, July/August 2004
Creatine may be helpful for people with chronic fatigue syndrome
www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-033.shtml
Breast cancer screening by MRI in women at high risk
N Engl J Med 2004 Jul 29;351:497-500
Neutrons may spotlight cancers
Carey Floyd Jr. of Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
August 24, 2004
Cinnamon joins cholesterol battle
By Judy Foreman. The Boston Globe. August 24, 2004
Blueberry ingredient may lower cholesterol
American Chemical Society; Dr. Agnes Rimando
Schadenfreude
By Jennifer Huget. The Washington Post. August 24, 2004
Study links soda, women having diabetes
www.jama.ama-assn.org
August 25, 2004
Asymmetry and aggressive behavior
American Journal of Human Biology. July/August, 2004
Scientists breed a tough mouse
By Kristen Philipkoski. Wired News. August 23, 2004
Back muscles switched off by TV, scientists warn
New Scientist, August 25, 2004
A coxib a day won't keep the doctor away
The Lancet. Vol 364. August 21, 2004. p. 639
Vioxx may raise risk of heart problems
The Wall Street Journal. August 25, 2004
August 26, 2004
Now you really can inhale your drink
www.cbsnewyork.com
www.awolmachine.com
Fishing warnings up due to mercury pollution
Environmental Protection Agency
August 27, 2004
Food Pyramid Proposal Shuns Refined Grains
By Ira Dreyfuss. The Associated Press. August 27, 2004
Fermented milk product has an antihypertensive effect
Am J Hypertens 2004;17:701-706
August 28, 2004
Fish oil supplements lower lupus symptoms
Journal of Rheumatology, August 2004
Vitamin D is good for your gums
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Statins for all patients with type 2 diabetes
The Lancet. Vol 364, August 21, 2004. page 641
August 30, 2004
Alternative Atkins offers dieters hope
David Ludwig, The Lancet
Atkins diet study planned
National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) in England and Wales
Health lobby hits out at low-carb diets
Barbara Moore, president of Shape Up America. Consortium includes American Association of Diabetes Educators, American Institute for Cancer Research and American Obesity Association
Atkins 'may cut chances of pregnancy'
http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=88&id=743032004
Dark chocolate helps blood flow, scientists find
Dr. Charalambos Vlachopoulos, Athens Medical School, European Society of Cardiology
Great outdoors may ease ADHD symptoms
American Journal of Public Health, September 2004
September 1, 2004
The claim: sex before an athletic event can hinder performance
By Anahad O'Connor. The New York Times. August 31, 2004
Most heart attacks easily predictable
Salim Yusuf, McMaster University Otario, Canada. European Cardiology Society
Study supports aggressive treatment of heart patients with cholesterol-lowering medication
Journal of the American Medical Association, August 30, 2004
Quick statins only marginally help heart patients
Journal of the American Medical Association, August 30, 2004
Study questions value of big doses of heart drug
By Denise Grady. The New York Times. August 31, 2004
Cholesterol study poses dangers for Merck
By Matthew Herper. Forbes. August 30, 2004
Merck's Zocor study prove disappointing
By Barbara Martinez and Ron Winslow. The Wall Street Journal, August 30, 2004
September 9, 2004
Elite athletes can rapidly fall out of shape
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, July 2004
Whole-body CT exams may increase cancer
Science News. September 4, 2004. vol.166 p. 149
Popular antibiotic raises risk of cardiac arrest
New England Journal of Medicine, September 9. 2004
Controversial study reignites debate over autism and childhood vaccines
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. September 7, 2004
September 10, 2004
Plan to Track 9/11 Effects Falls Short
By Betsy McKay. The Wall Street Journal. September 9, 2004
Zinc shortage may underlie serious vision problems
Journal of Biological Chemistry, August 20, 2004
Broccoli compound arrests breast cancer cell growth
Journal of Nutrition, September 2004
Turmeric may protect against leukemia
Prof. Moolky Negabhushan, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago
Chiropractic correction may reverse MS, PD progressions
J Vertebral Subluxation Res 2004
Cannabis may have long-term benefit for MS
Dr. John Zajicek, Peninsula Medical School at the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, England
September 11, 2004
Family of John Ritter sues over actor's death
Associated Press. September 9, 2004
Pollution triggers bizarre behaviour in animals
New Scientist. September 4, 2004
Removing kids' tonsils often not very helpful
British Medical Journal. September 11, 2004
Eating red meat ups diabetes risk in older women
Diabetes Care, September 2004
WTC rescue workers' health suffering
Report from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Groundbreaking study on heart surgery, in retrospect, did Clinton need it
AARP, The Magazine. September 2004
September 13, 2004
"The Fat Flush Diet" by Ann Louise Gittleman
September 16, 2004
Running times improving among older marathoners
British Journal of Sports Medicine. August 2004
As the heart ages, it loses flexibility unless you exercise
By Ron Winslow. The Wall Street Journal. September 14, 2004
September 17, 2004
Melatonin decreases migraine frequency and intensity
Neurology. 2004;63:757
Personality affects effectiveness of stents
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, September 1, 2004
Fertility herbal supplement sprouts promising results in Stanford Pilot Study
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Pharmacists' study highlights the risk of splitting pills
By Jennifer Corbett Dooren. The Wall Street Journal. September 13, 2004
Dementia and the voter research raises ethical, constitutional questions By Shankar Vedantam. Washington Post. September 14, 2004
September 18, 2004
Elderly gamble a little, win good health
American Journal of Psychiatry, September 2004
Can't talk during exercise? Slow down
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, september 2004
UK government "gets touch" on sugar
BBC News. September 18, 2004
Lycopene in blood associated with reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease in women
American Botanical Council. September 14, 2004
Heavyweights bet on local fat buster: ultrasound breaks up flab
By Luke Timmerman. The Seattle Times. July 12, 2004
September 20, 2004
"The Better Brain Diet" by David Perlmutter, M.D.
September 21, 2004
TACT Study for chelation therapy
888-644-6226
info@nccam.nih.gov
When malpractice premiums jump, some docs ask patients to donate to the cause
By Sandra Boodman. The Washington Post. September 21, 2004
Scan for heart-attack risk to get a boost
By Ron Wilson. The Wall Street Journal. September 21, 2004
September 22, 2004
Think wasabi clears your sinuses? Think again
American Academy of Otolaryngology. Dr. David S. Cameron
Health plans embrace alternatives acupuncture, chiropractic
By Sarah Rubenstein. The Wall Street Journal. September 22, 2004
Irritable Bowel Syndrome benefits from probiotics
J Clin Gastroenerol July/August 2004;38 (Suppl 2):S1-S3
September 23, 2004
"Powerful Medicines" by Jerry Avorn, M.D.
September 27, 2004
Pop. Snort. Parachute
By David Amsden. New York Magazine. October 4, 2004
Radio YourWay (TM) AM/FM Radio Recorder
www.pogoproducts.com/radio_yourway.html
The dirty little secret of long-distance hiking
By Charlie Duane. Appalachian Trailway News. July-August, 2004
October 7, 2004
Coca-Cola and kangaroos
David Mudge and David Johnson. The Lancet. vol 364. September 25, 2004
October 11 , 2004
Can Exercise Kill?
By Kevin Helliker. The Wall Street Journal. October 11, 2004
Weekend warriors better off than couch potatoes
American Journal of Epidemiology, October 1. 2004
October 18 , 2004
Mobile phones increase tumor risk, study says
Sweden's Karolinska Institute
Light Therapy as Effective as Fluoxetine for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Red wines may lower prostate cancer risk
International Journal of Cancer, October 15, 2004
Pfizer warns of Bextra heart risk
By Scott Hensley. The Wall Street Journal. October 18, 2004
October 20 , 2004
Vitamin D deficiency linked to pain and disability in knee osteoarthritis
American College of Rheumatology Scientific Meeting: Abstract 1755, October 20, 2004
Coffee tied to inflammation, perhaps heart disease
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2004
Canada urged to halt internet drug sales in U.S.
Louise Bender, Canadian Treatment Action Council
Aerosols harm mother and baby
Dr Alexandra Farrow, Brunel University
October 21 , 2004
Sneakers help protect elderly from falls
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, September 2004
New studies show PCB levels in farmed salmon comparable to wild
www.salmonoftheamericas.com
Freeganism: Liberating our consumption, liberating out lives
www.freegan.info
October 22 , 2004
Testosterone rises with treatment for ED
Clinical Endocrinology, September 2004
Acupuncture helps knee pain
Dr. Marc Hochberg, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Diplomas and the healthy heart
By Eric Nagourney. The New York Times. October 12, 2004
Antioxidants reduced in stored breast milk
Archives of Disease in Childhood, Fetal and Neonatal Edition; November 2004
Caesarean birth may raise allergy risk in babies
Archives of Disease in Childhood
October 25 , 2004
FDA Approves Noninvasive Treatment for Fibroids
By Kathryn Kranhold. The Wall Street Journal. October 25, 2005
Brain chip enables computers to read a personýs mind
The Times of India. October 19, 2004
Coxibs and Cardiovascular Disease
New England Journal of Medicine. October 21, 2004
October 27 , 2004
Dr. Dana Cohen
Hormone Replacement Therapy
212 779-1744 ext 100
October 28 , 2004
The Mood Cure
by Julia Ross
www.moodcure.com and www.dietcure.com
October 29 , 2004
Green tea: prevention and treatment of cancer by nutraceuticals
The Lancet. Vol 364. September 18, 2004. p. 1021-2
Turmeric component kills cancer cells
International Journal of Cancer. September 20, 2004
Doctors Ready to Perform Face Transplant
The American Journal of Bioethics. September, 2004
Face-lifts safe for healthy elderly: study
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, September/October 2004
Tired? Dislike coworkers? Many Swedes say take the day off
Associated Press. September 17, 2004
How young is too young to have a nose job and breast implants?
By Mary Duenwald. The New York Times. September 27, 2004
November 1 , 2004
More good news about the Mediterranean diet
By Karen Collins, R.D. MSNBC. October 29, 2004
Low-carb diet best at producing weight loss
Archives of Internal Medicine, October 25, 2004
Energy drink, alcohol not an invigorating mix
Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, September 2004
Breaking news: Nexium, Prilosec linked to increased pneumonia risk
http://www.prohealthy.com
November 4 , 2004
Cancer experts: New JNCI diet-cancer study not conclusive
http://www.aicr.org
Study: Fruit, veggies good for the heart
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; National Institutes of Health; Florida Department of Citrus
Optimism may make for longer life
Archives of General Psychiatry, November 2004
Many older adults drink too much
American Journal of Public Health, November 2004
Toenail chromium in men with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Diabetes Care. 2004;27(9):2211-2216
November 5 , 2004
Cholesterol pills and grapefruit don't mix
British Regulators: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Reduced-dose flu shot method seems protective
NEJM, November 25, 2004
Olive oil makers win approval to make health claim on label
By Marian Burros. The New York Times. November 11, 2004
California voters back $3 billion stem cell measure
Reuters, November 3, 2004
November 6 , 2004
Study links surgery to mental declines in elderly
By Christopher Windham. The Wall Street Journal. October 27, 2004
Nutrition: Bad Breath but Good Health
By Eric Nagourney. The New York Times. October 25, 2004
Scientists uncover how bee venom eases arthritis
Arthritis and Rheumatism, November 2004
Nutrient is linked to healthy babies: Vitamin B-like choline
By Francesco Fiondella. The Wall Street Journal. October 26, 2004
Efficacy of blood pressure drug questioned
Professor Lars Hjalmar Lindholm. Umea University, Sweden
Cold cap to prevent chemo hair loss
http://www.paxman-coolers.co.uk/main/patients01.htm
November 8 , 2004
Acne drug affects brain function
J. Douglas Bremner, Emory University Hospital.
Pollution, cold snaps linked with heart death
Dr. Gad Cotter, Duke University, North Carolina
Legionnaire's Disease in Fort Lee
http://cbsnewyork.com
Children with cancer are more likely to experience chemotherapy side effects if they do not consume enough antioxidants
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2004;79:1029-1036
Antioxidant supplements may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients
Journal of Investigative Medicine, 2004;52:24-32
November 9 , 2004
Dr. Hoffman's Individual Supplement List
Hoffman private label
Foundation Formula
Phytoguard
Other general supplements
NT Factor
Ester C
Vitamin E
Brain protection and mood enhancement
Rosavin
Ginger Syrup-5htp and tyrosine in a ginger base. Only available to Hoffman Center patients.
Theanine
Immune protection
Transfer factor
Olive leaf extract
Probiotics
Joint protection
Avosoy Plus
MSM
Fish oil
Borage oil
Prostate protection
Saw palmetto
Anti-aging and cancer prevention
EGCG
CoEnzyme Q10
Alpha lipoic acid
Energy
DHEA
Morning Power Drink-PhysioWhey and flax seed and flax oil
November 10 , 2004
Dr. Michael Murray
How To Prevent and Treat Diabetes with Natural Medicine
www.doctoramurray.com
November 11 , 2004
Scientist's Bextra claim spurs controversy
Dr. Garret FitzGerald, University of Pennsylvania
November 12 , 2004
The vitamin E controversy
By Ronald L. Hoffman, MD, CNS
In November of 2004, a pre-publication release of a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine study destined to appear in the Annals of Internal Medicine created a stir about the safety of vitamin E. Headlines luridly touted the supposed finding that "Vitamin E Increases Death". What's the truth about the study, and how does it impact our patient recommendations for this supplement?
First of all, the study is nothing new. A "meta-analysis" is simply a study of studies that have already been performed. It involves a set of statistically analyses based on manipulations of existing data. Even statisticians outside the vitamin community criticized the study as being too far-reaching in its conclusions that vitamin E might be unsafe. For example, the New York Times of November 11, 2004 wrote: "Their paper, however, failed to convince some statisticians, who noted that is notoriously difficult to pool data from disparate studies with different populations and weak results." Dr. David Freedman, as statistician at the University of California at Berkeley said in the Times: "As a statistician, I find this paper unpersuasive."
Moreover, the studies used to marshal evidence of the harmful effects of vitamin E all looked at sick populations already at high risk of death: patients with advanced heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, and kidney failure. Even the authors of the Johns Hopkins study themselves admit: "High dosage trials (>400 IU per day) were often small and were performed in patients with chronic diseases. The generalization of the findings to healthy adults is uncertain."
There is evidence of bias in the study in that the authors concentrated on perils of vitamin E when their own study revealed distinct protective effects, but at lower doses (<200 IU per day).
Additionally, these studies mostly looked at the effects of synthetic vitamin E, when most complementary physicians are now advocating natural mixed tocopherols, which supply gamma tocopherol and tocotrienols. In practice, most nutritionally-oriented doctors are now prescribing vitamin E not as an isolated nutrient, as in most of the studies cited by Johns Hopkins, but as a component of a balanced program of antioxidant supplementation.
It is worth remembering that a recent study of approximately 90,000 nurses suggested that the incidence of heart disease was 30 to 40 percent lower among nurses with the highest intake of vitamin E from diet and supplements. Researchers found that the apparent benefit was mainly associated with intake of vitamin E from dietary supplements. High vitamin E intake from food was not associated with significant cardiac risk reduction.
Of interest is that a recent study by Johns Hopkins researchers published in the Annals of Neurology showed that 400 IU's of vitamin E in conjunction with 500 mg of vitamin C reduced the risk of Alzheimerýs by 60 percent.
Hundreds of studies attest to the safety and benefits of high-dose vitamin E. The concern is that this new highly-publicized analysis will "poison the well" for the millions of Americans who seek to benefit from the protective effects of this nutrient. Additionally, expect the new data to form the cutting edge of a new initiative by government regulators and conservative members of the medical establishment to further regulate the supplement industry. Already, several proposals are being advanced, here and in Europe, to place significant caps on available doses of nutritional supplements in a misguided effort to "protect" the public.
BOTTOM LINE: While numerous drugs continue to be aggressively marketed with unacceptable safety profiles, resulting in thousands of otherwise avoidable deaths and injuries each year, a safe and effective vitamin is being subject to unfair attack based on a single poorly-designed study which has arrived at erroneous conclusions. I, for one, will continue prescribing vitamin E for my patients, and my personal program of consumption of 800 IU of vitamin E per day will remain in place.
Resources and links:
http://www.crnusa.org/PR04_1110CRNAIM.html
http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/0000605-200501040-00110v1
November 15 , 2004
A weighty problem for airlines
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Libido linked to love of chocolate
Sunday Times of London
Pfizer pulling "wild thing" Viagra ads
Daniel Watts, Pfizer spokesman
DHEA improves insulin action & reduces abdominal fat
JAMA November 10, 2004
Hormone's effect on the elderly
JAMA, November 10, 2004
These days, the college bowl is filled with milk and cereal
By Lisa W. Foderaro. The New York Times. November 14, 2004
November 22 , 2004
Alpha-linolenic acid intake inversely associated with cardiac events
AHA 2004 Scientific Sessions:Abstract 3604. Presented Nov. 8, 2004
Many c-sections in U.S. done for no medical reason
British Medical Journal, November 20, 2004
Study: Apple a day does keep doctor away
C.Y. Lee, professor Food Science and Technology, Cornell University
Want to lose weight? Eat more, study finds
North american Association for the Study of Obesity
November 29 , 2004
Melatonin improves asthma-disturbed sleep
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, November 2004
Dietary fatty acids may help prevent allergic asthma
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004;114:807-813
Arthritis pills little use in beating pain-study
British Medical Journal, November 23, 2004
November 30 , 2004
Egg breakfast may help weight loss diet
Nikhil Dhurandhar, director Rochester Center for Obesity Research
Precocious puberty
www.keepkidshealthy.com
Psychological stress may age chromosomes by 10 years
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
December 1 , 2004
Heart risk of working when ill
Sir Michael Marmot. University College of London
Commuting more stressful than flying a jet fighter
Dr. David Lewis. Stress may promote aging of cells
Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, November 29, 2004
Anti-aging activists ill in bootleg Botox probe
By Ashley Fantz, Jacob Goldstein and Curtis Morgan. www.herald.com. December 1, 2004
Heart risk of working when ill
BBC News. December 1, 2004
December 2 , 2004
Two daily glasses of milk may up ovarian cancer risk
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 2004
Drug maker urges group to lobby FDA on testosterone for women
BMJ. Volume 329. November 27, 2004. p. 1255
Living on cruise ships is cost effective for elderly people
BMJ volume 329. November 6, 2004. p. 1065
December 3 , 2004
Female sex-drive patch needs more study-panel
Dr. Sidney Wolfe, Public Citizen's Health Research talking to the FDA
Gene Doping
By H. Lee Sweeney. Scientific American. July 2004
Sunshine may reduce non-hodgkins lymphoma risk
Int J Cancer 2004;112:865-871
Pregnancy ultrasounds do not harm baby
The Lancet, December 4, 2004
December 4 , 2004
Vitamin Relief USA
www.vitaminrelief.org
951-696-0552
Natural vitamin E supplements may lower c-reactive protein levels in smokers
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2004;36:959-965
Green tea may block prostate cancer
Cancer Research, December 1, 2004
Americans relying more on prescription drugs
By Robert Pear. The New York Times. December 3, 2004
Five years later, medical errors still a leading killer
By Scott Allen. The Boston Globe. November 9, 2004
Supplement may boost response to antidepressants
Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, December 2004
Beer, wine may make bones stronger
By Peggy Peck. WebMD Medical News. October 4, 2004
Potential weight loss and vision benefits found in eggs
Journal of the American College of Nutrition
December 6 , 2004
Want weight to just melt away? New drug stirs a call for caution
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. December 5, 2004
Red meat ups risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Arthritis & Rheumatism, December 2004
Researcher pulls his name from paper on prayer and fertility
By Benedict Carey. The New York Times. December 4, 2004
Can prayers heal? Critics say studies go past science's reach
By Benedict Carey. The New York Times. October 9, 2004
Alcohol reduces occurrence of metabolic syndrome
Diabetes Care. December 2004
December 7 , 2004
Lead exposure may risk of cataract
Journal of the American Medical Association. December 8, 2004
Is it Botox or is it bogus?
By Alex Kuczynski. The New York Times. December 5, 2004
December 9 , 2004
Are you living with adult ADD?
www.adultadd.com
December 10 , 2004
Dietary treatment of atopic dermatitis/eczema
Allergy. 2004;59(Suppl 78):78-85
Vegetarian diets are lower in pesticides
Am H Clin Nutr, 2004;80:237-238
December 11 , 2004
Hospitals covering LiveStrong bracelets fearing fatal mixup
www.local6.com
No more Christmas candles? Church air poses risk
European Respiratory Journal, 2004
MS drug gets quick FDA approval
By David Armstrong. The Wall Street Journal. November 24, 2004
Data mounts on avoiding chemotherapy
By Andrew Pollack. The New York Times. December 11, 2004
Is the low-carb boom over?
By Melanie Warner. The New York Times. December 5, 2004
December 15 , 2004
Dioxins high at Ground Zero-2 months after attack
Saturated fat prevents coronary artery disease? An American paradox
By Robert H. Knopp and Barbara M. Retzlaff. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;80:1102-3
Disease fears ground reindeer for holidays
www.healthcentral.com
High dose vitamin C lined to lower heart attack risk
Am J Clin Nutr 2004; 80, 1508-1520
December 16 , 2004
"NSAIDS can reduce short term pain in osteoarthritis of the knee slightly better than placebo, but the current analysis does not support long term use of NSAIDS for this condition. As serious adverse effects are associated with oral NSAIDS, only limited use can be recommended"
BMJ Volume 329. Dec 4, 2004. p. 1317
Don't hit the gym too much this holiday
Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM)
Early Ritalin may alter later brain function
Dr. William Carlezon, Harvard Medical School
Women with breast implants have higher suicide risk
Archives of Internal Medicine, December 13/27, 2004
Today's produce may contain fewer nutrients
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, December 2004
December 17 , 2004
Magnets seen helpful for osteoarthritis
British Medical Journal, December 18/25, 2004
Celebrex trial stopped after heart attacks
By Ransdell Pierson. Reuters. December 17, 2004
ASU-Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables
www.drtheo.com
Bad day for drug companies and patients
Pfizer statement on new information regarding cardiovascular safety of Celebrex
Restrictions on flu vaccine lifted
By Jonathan Peterson. LA Times. December 17, 2004
December 18 , 2004
Pressure mounts on fast-food chains to remove trans fats
By Steven Gray. The Wall Street Journal. December 14, 2004
Christmas tree bark may fight arthritis
American Chemical Society
Eat "supermeals" to protect heart
Wine, fish, dark chocolate, fruits, vegetables, garlic and almonds. All ingredients must be consumed daily in the recommended amounts, except for fish, which research suggests should be eaten four times per week.
British Medical Journal, December 18/25, 2004
Congress encourages research on chromium picolinate and diabetes
Nutrition 21, Inc. 914 701-4567
Air around indoor pools may harm kids' lung cells
Environmental Health Perspectives, December 2004
Annual breast MRI urged for high-risk women
27th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Plenary lecture. Presented Dec. 10, 2004
Mammography every two years may be ok after 50
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, December 15, 2004
Marriage keeps you healthy, U.S. study shows
National Center for Health Statistics
Ads for body-imaging health screens may mislead
Archives of Internal Medicine, December 13/27, 2004
December 20 , 2004
NIH Stops study of Celebrex, Naproxen
www.nih.gov
Exchanging cigarettes for bagels
By Gina Kolata, The New York Times. December 19, 2004
Acupuncture improves osteoarthritis
Archives of Internal Medicine, December 21, 2004
Mobile phone radiation harms DNA, new study finds
Reflex study by European Union
December 21 , 2004
Tenet settles heart surgery lawsuits for $395 M
By Kim Dixon. Reuters. December 21, 2004
Low-dose antioxidants may lower all-cause mortality in men
Arch Intern Med. 2004; 164:2335-2342
Antibiotics for acne may not be better than Benzoyl Peroxide Medscape CME. By Charles Vega, MD
Hyaluronic acid of no benefit in osteoarthritis
Annals of Rheumatic Diseases. December 2004
January 3 , 2005
Celebrex prescriptions plunge after risk found
Fitness goals outweigh job concerns, a good sign for ý05
www.mygoals.com, Barons. January 3, 2005
January 4 , 2005
The puncture wound I got for Christmas
By Jennifer Saranow. The Wall Street Journal. December 30, 2004
Study backs theory that fast food is fattening
The Associated Press. December 30, 2004
Super-sized and diabetic by frequent fast-food consumption?
The Lancet. Vol. 365. January 1, 2005
January 5 , 2005
NSAIDS in osteoarthritic knee pain
BMJ. Vol 329. Dec 4, 2004
Hostility linked to lipid metabolic disorder in women, high-risk men
Arch Intern Med 2004; 164:2442-2448
Vitamin Angels seeking donations for disaster relief
www.vitaminangels.org; 805 565-9919
New obesity boom in Arab countries has old ancestry
By Gautam Naik. The Wall Street Journal. December 29, 2005
January 6 , 2005
Michael Moore eyes US health industry
Airport X-rays: would they be safe for all passengers?
By Judy Foreman. The Boston Globe. December 28, 2005
Lifestyle changes cut heart risk without drugs
American Journal of Cardiology, December 15, 2004
Curry spice may fight Alzheimersbr> Journal of Biological Chemistry, Dec. 7, 2004
Studies Identify A New Villain in Heart Disease
By Ron Winslow. The Wall Street Journal. January 6, 2005
Condom testing reveals best brands
By Maggie Fox. Reuters. January 5, 2005
January 7 , 2005
Magnesium infusion helps kids with asthma attacks
Archives of Disease in Childhood, January 2005
Red wine may reduce prostate cancer risk
International Journal of Cancer January 1, 2005
Vitamin E "can restore hearing"
BBC News. January 5, 2005
January 8 , 2005
CDC expands priority flu vaccine list
WebMD Medical News. December 20, 2004
Multivitamins reduce risk for heart disease and diabetes
By Dr. Edward R. Rosick. www.life-enhancement.com January 8, 2005
Tobacco smoke dulls child brains
BBCnews.com. January 5, 2005
Higher magnesium intake may protect against colorectal cancer
Journal of the American Medical Assoc. January 5, 2005
January 10 , 2005
Health: French women don't get fat
www.timesonline.co.uk
Aged garlic extract may lower your chances of getting colds or flu
www.kyolic.com
Smoking bans
www.bbc.com
January 11, 2005
Melatonin 3 mg is effective for migraine prevention
Neurology, August 2004;63(2 of 2):757
Olfactory detection of human bladder cancer by dogs: proof of principle study
BMJ vol 329. September 25, 2004
Oleic acid key to olive oil's anti-cancer effect
Dr. Javier Menendez, Northwestern University
Herbal extract reduces migraines
Neurology, December 28, 2004
Antioxidant-rich foods. Mayo Clinic Health Letter: December 2004
Red kidney beans (dried)
Pinto beans
Blueberries (cultivated)
Blackberries
Dried prunes
Raspberries
Strawberries
Red Delicious apple
Pecans
Sweet cherries
Russet potato (cooked)
Plum
TiVo for your radio
www.griffintechnology.com
January 14 , 2005
Kraft to cut back snack food advertising to kids
Reuters Health. January 12, 2005
DuPont study finds link between Teflon contaminant and elevated cholesterol
www.ewg.org
EPA says Teflon chemical may pose health risk
By Thaddeus Herrick. The Wall Street Journal. January 13, 2004
January 15 , 2005
Phytonutrients in avocados can help protect against prostate cancer
Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry www.avocado.com
Study will examine if diet can ease autism symptoms
http://www.althealth.co.uk/services/news/article.php?id=853
Cancer Meatheads
www.junkscience.com
Evidence grows that eating red meat increases cancer risk
BMJ 2005;330:111 (15 January)
Reducing read meat consumption via methane taxes
BMJ 2005; 330: 111
Red meat and cancer-sorting out the data
National Cattlemen's Assoc. www.beef.org
January 17 , 2005
Aches and pains forecast help
http://www.weather.com/common/help/achesandpainsfcst.html
Diet and genes
By Anne Underwood and Jerry Adler. Newsweek. January 15, 2005
F.D.A. panel votes against sale of statins over counter
By Stephanie Saul. The New York Times. January 15, 2005
FDA panel rejects sales of Mevacor over counter
By Diedtra Henderson. The Boston Globe. January 15, 2005
Diet firms hope to knock out low-carb craze
www.msnbc.com/id/6773064/print/1/displaymode/10 Popular diets work-if you stick with them
JAMA, January 5, 2005
Diet and lose weight? Scientists say "Prove it!"
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. January 3, 2005
Lead accumulation tied to mental decline with age
American Journal of Epidemiology, December 2004
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