Feature highlights-January 20, 2005-October 16, 2005

January 20 , 2005

CDC cuts estimate of deaths from obesity
By Betsy McKay. The Wall Street Journal. January 19, 2005

Cancer passes heart disease as top killer
The Associated Press. January 20, 2005

When diet matters: making sense of research on preventing breast cancer
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. January 18, 2005

Exercise, diet help keep older dogs spry-study
William Milgram, University of Toronto

January 21 , 2005

Low carb diets bounce back in 2005
Opinion Dynamics Corporation (ODC)

Vitamin D may ease depression
Nutrition Journal, July 2004; vol 3.

January 24 , 2005

Study finds Pfizer's Viagra has potential as heart treatment
By Ron Winslow. The Wall Street Journal. January 24, 2005

Suspected human-to-human bird flu transmission in Vietnam
www.newscientist.com

Rapid rise and fall for clinics that market scans to patients
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. January 23, 2005

January 25 , 2005

Studies linking Ritalin and depression highlight risk of overdosing ADHD
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. January 25, 2005

January 26 , 2005

Exercise helps reduce symptoms of depression
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. January, 2005

Bananas, root veggies may cut kidney cancer risk
International Journal of Cancer, January 2005

Secret ingredient for elderly romance
New Scientist

Many black Americans may believe in HIV conspiracy
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, February 1, 2005

Study blames Vioxx for up to 140,000 cases of heart disease
The Lancet, January 24, 2005

January 27 , 2005

Berlusconi asks Italians to pop fewer pills
Italian Health Ministry

2 many txt msgs bad 4 yr health
Italian papers: La Repubblica and Il Messaggero

Green tea utilizes fat to increase endurance
American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, Nov. 24, 2004

Companies fight for right to plug kids' food
By Sarah Ellison. The Wall Street Journal. January 26, 2005

Study tries to link obesity in children with food marketing
By Betsy McKay. The Wall Street Journal. January 27, 2005

January 31 , 2005

Too much fluoride in iced tea sickens woman
The American Journal of Medicine, January 2005

Coffee-Good for your liver? New study is good news
Meeting of the Japan Epidemiological Assoc. in Otsu, Jan 22, 2005

Texas teens increased sex after abstinence program
Texas Department of State Health Services

UK's "Dr Death" probably killed 250 patients
By Michael Holden. Reuters. January 27, 2005

Texan held for cutting pacemaker from mother's body
Reuters. January 31, 2005

February 1 , 2005

Fidgeting separates fat from fit couch potatoes
Science. January 28, 2005; vol 307:pp 584-586

Secondhand smoke linked to cervical cancer
Obstetrics and Gynecology, January 2005

February 2 , 2005

Man declared dead turns out to be alive
ABC News affiliate WTVD-TV

February 3 , 2005

What if Einstein had taken ritalin? ADHD's impact on creativity
The Wall Street Journal. February 3, 2004

IQ-related brain areas may differ in men, women
Neurolmage, January 16, 2005

Vietnam is seeking international assistance to fight bird flu
By Keith Bradsher. The New York Times. February 3, 2005

Cambodian dies from bird flu, Vietnam to kill ducks
By Ho Binh Minh. Reuters. February 2, 2005

Asia acts but helpless if deadly bird flu occurs
By Tan Ee Lyn. Reuters. January 28, 2005

February 4 , 2005

Colorado State University to study beans as a cancer fighter
The Coloradoan. November 9, 2004

F.D.A. may approve an implant as a treatment for depression
By Barnaby J. Feder. The New York Times. February 4, 2005

Vitamin E may protect against age-related cataract
The Council for Responsible Nutrition. Amy Briskin 212 794-6644

February 5 , 2005

Expert sees obesity hitting U.S. life expectancy
Professor Jay Olshansky. University of Illinois

Babies seen having effects of treatment of depression
By Benedict Carey. The New York Times. February 4, 2005

New rules at NIH anger its employees
www.newsday.com. February 4, 2005

Ancient inbreeding responsible for diseases we suffer today
Public Library of Science Biology (PLOS), the journal

Illness may lead to bankruptcy in the U.S.
Health Affairs. Dr. David Himmelstein, Harvard University

Bat saliva drug may improve stroke outcome
American Stroke Assoc: Intl Stroke Conference 2005

February 7 , 2005

Constant worry may increase Alzheimer's risk
Neurology, January 25, 2005

DHEA may help treat mid-life depression
Archives of General Psychiatry

February 9 , 2005

Cuba limits smoking in longevity drive
By Marc Frank. The New York Times. February 5, 2005

Tooth-brushing cuts heart risk
www.bbcnews.com

February 12 , 2005

Protein from red meat, dairy tied to heart risks
American Journal of Epidemiology, February 1, 2005

Medicare prescription benefit to cover Viagra
Worry builds in Congress over massive cost of new drug entitlement
By Tom Curry. MSNBC.com

Urine test for cervical cancer
www.bbc.com. February 12, 2005

African Americans and vitamin D deficiency
The Vitamin D Newsletter

H.pylori infection may cut esophageal cancer risk
J Infect Dis 2005;191:761-767

February 14 , 2005

Way seen to male birth-control
By Stephen Smith. The Boston Globe. January 31, 2005

Health claims for chocolate
By Robert J. David. The Wall Street Journal. February 8, 2005

Doctors told to look out for "broken heart" syndrome
New England Journal of Medicine. Ilan Wittstein, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Chocolate appears to promote healthy blood vessels
http://www.confectionerynews.com

Take lovesickness more seriously say psychologists
www.news.scotsman.com

February 15 , 2005

Juice found to raise risk of obesity
Centers for Disease Control. February 7, 2005

Coffee cuts liver cancer risk
By Kathleen Doheny. HealthDay Reporter. February 15, 2005

Riddles surround flu shots for elderly 2 U.S. health agencies in dispute over study
Cox News Service. February 15, 2005

Possible new strain of HIV investigated
By Colette Bouchez. www.foxnews.com

Rare HIV strain found in NYC man
By Kathleen Kerr. Newsday. February 14, 2005

Should elderly bother with flu shots
CDC. February 14, 2005

February 16 , 2005

www.bantransfats.com
Stephen L. Joseph

Mirror that reflects your future self
www.newscientist.com. February 7, 2005

February 17 , 2005

To curb meth, a crackdown on cold medicines
By Kris Axtman, The Christian Science Monitor. February 15, 2005

Warning over fake cigarettes
www.societyguardian.co.uk

Hormone spray helps low libido women, trial shows
By Sonali Paul. Reuters. February 10, 2005

Herbal treatment outdoes Paxil
By ed Edelson. HealthDay Reporter. February 11, 2005

February 18 , 2005

Patriots linebacker Bruschi recovering from mild stroke
By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports. February 18, 2005

Gloves or bare hands? Its a wash
By Rosie Mestel. The LA Times. February 14, 2005

Panel OKs Merck's Vioxx return to market
Reuters and ABC News. February 18, 2005

February 18 , 2005

Patriots linebacker Bruschi recovering from mild stroke
By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports. February 18, 2005

Gloves or bare hands? Its a wash
By Rosie Mestel. The LA Times. February 14, 2005

Panel OKs Merck's Vioxx return to market
Reuters and ABC News. February 18, 2005

February 19 , 2005

Vinegar with a splash of cherry extract for diabetes?
www.abcnews.com, February 18, 2005

Lead in environment causing violent crime
Dr. Herbbert Needleman, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

The truth about Splenda
From the Sugar Association: www.truthaboutsplenda.com

Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the 21st century
By Loren Cordain et al. Am J Clin Nutr. Feb 2005, Vol 81, page 341

Illegal cigarettes pack toxic punch
Environmental Science and Technology. Jan 15, 2005

February 21 , 2005

Reading system may boost Chinese kids' scores
Intelligence. March/April 2005

FDA warns of drug confusion
By Jennifer Corbett Dooren. Dow Jones Newswires. February 9, 2005

February 22 , 2005

Study: Exercise my prevent Parkinson's
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, NY

Hormone pills may exacerbate incontinence in some users
JAMA, February 24, 2005

Skim milk linked to acne among teen girls
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, February 2005

"Granny-Cam" initiative draws support
www.memberofthefamily.net/ar.htm

February 24 , 2005

Salt should be regulated food additive
By Maggie Fox. Reuters Health. February 24, 2005

Green tea extract cream shows benefit for rosacea
63rd annual meeting of the American College of Dermatology

Study shows how green tea may fight bladder cancer
Clinical Cancer Research, February 15, 2005

CDC: Bird flu could cause pandemic
CDC. Dr. Julie Gerberding. February 22, 2005

February 25 , 2005

Surgery points to Pope's ill health
By Rick Weiss. The Washington Post. February 25, 2005

February 26 , 2005

What if the cure is also a cause?
By Jim Morris. The Washington Post. February 15, 2005

Rocket fuel fed to newborns
Texas Tech Study

EPA's ruling on perchlorate draws criticism
By Peter Waldman. The Wall Street Journal. February 22, 2005

Which drinks damage your teeth the most
General Dentistry, Jan/Feb 2005

Six Supplements for treating depression
Andrew Weil, MD. Self Healing. February 2005

No evidence of "cancer personality"
www.PeopleLivingWithCancer.org

CoQ10 and vitamin E combo improves learning in old animals
Free Radical Biology & Medicine. March 15, 2005

February 28, 2005

Vitamin E and depression
Dr. Alice Owen. Smart Foods Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia

Seafood savvy hits the market
www.EcoFish.com

Life expectancy in US hits record high-CDC
By Paul Simao. Reuters Health. February 28, 2005

Study: Diesel emissions cause 20,000 deaths a year
Clean Air Task Force, Boston

March 1, 2005

High cholesterol diet may help fight TB
Chest 2005;127:643-651

IQ loss linked to mercury costs $8.7 billion
The Mount Sinai Center for Children's Health and the Environment

March 3, 2005

Polyp Man: New Oxford man dons costume to get message across
www.cityofhope.org

Ketone diet could hep in Parkinson's
Neurology. February 22, 2005

Efficacy of coenzyme Q10 in migraine prophylaxis: A randomized controlled trial
Neurology 2005; 64: 713-715

Mercury on the rise
By Lindy Washburn. The Bergen Record. March 3, 2005

Restylane, Botox offer incentives for loyal patients
By Rhonda L. Rundle. The Wall Street Journal. March 2, 2005

March 4 , 2005

Rare infection is confirmed in 2nd patient on M.S. Drug
The New York Times. March 4, 2005

Liquorice stops "herpes" cancer
BBC.news.com March 3, 2005

March 14 , 2005

Codex Alimentaris
www.crnusa.org

March 15 , 2005

Heavy drinking tied to hardening of heart arteries
American Journal of Epidemiology, march 1, 2005

Dark chocolate may improve insulin sensitivity/resistance and blood pressure
Am J Clin Nutr. 2005;81:541-542, 611-614

March 16 , 2005

Vitamin supplement may harm, not help
JAMA March 15, 2005

Forget the breath mints, eat yogurt instead
83rd General Session of the Intl Assoc for Dental Research

Obesity higher in some European countries
By Jenna Payne. The Associated Press. March 15, 2005

Green Tea Extract cream shows benefit for rosacea Syed Skincare, Inc. American College of Dermatology

HOPE-TOO study on vitamin E reveals unexpected results not found in previous large trials on nutrient
Experimental Pathology, UC Davis School of Medicine

Mountain living good for heart and health
University of Athens, Dr. Nikos Baibas

March 17 , 2005

An MRI might cheer you up
abcnews.com. March 14, 2005

Acute treatment of moderate to sever depression with hypericum extract WS5570 (St. Johnęs wort): randomised controlled double blind non-interiority trial versus paroxetine
BMJ. Vol. 330. Marcy 5, 2005

Gene variant tied to macular degeneration
Science, March/April 2005

Electromagnet personality: component of a specialized brain scan has antidepressant-like effects in rats
Biological Psychiatry. March 15, 2005

Autism, mercury possibly linked
Raymond Palmer-University of Texas Health Science Center

March 18 , 2005

March 19 , 2005

Caffeine impairs sugar metabolism
Diabetes Care, March 2005

Yogurt may help promote weight loss
Int J Obes. 2005;29:388-390. 391-397

PCS exposure tied to menstrual length
Epidemiology, March 2005

Eczema drugs carry cancer risk, US FDA says
FDA: Public Health Advisory

Laughter may be good for the heart
Presentations: American College of Cardiology

Even a late exercise start cuts heart risks
Diabetes Care, March 2004

March 22, 2005

Limiting carbs results in greater weight loss
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. March 2005

Most think U.S. Congress wrong on Schiavo case
Reuters. March 21, 2005

Tummy size an indicator of potential diabetes
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. May 2005

Fatty acid-rich diet may block Alzheimer's
The Journal of Neuroscience, March 30, 2005

Sublingual allergy immunotherapy gains ground
AAAAI 61st Annual Meeting

March 23 , 2005

The little blue pill-and pals-have the blues
BusinessWeek. February 28, 2005. p. 82

CDC aims to create experimental pandemic bird-flu virus
By Besty McKay. The Wall Street Journal. March 23, 2005

March 24 , 2005

Strength training may aid older men with diabetes
Diabetes Care, March 2005

As low-carb craze wanes, Atkins revamps its diet
Reuters. March 24, 2205

Pomegranate juice improves carotid artery health
By Donald J. Brown, N.D. HerbalGram. 2005

CT for lung cancer may do more harm than good
Radiology April 2005

March 25 , 2005

Monthly drug for osteoporosis approved
www.abcnews.com. March 25, 2005

Perils of piercing

By Melissa Healy. The Los Angeles Times. March 21, 2005

Marburg virus similar to deadly ebola
www.voanews.com

Lipoic acid helps quench the fire of burning mouth syndrome
By Will Block. Life-Enhancement.com

March 26 , 2005

Study reveals toxic chemicals in household dust
By Jim Carlton. The Wall Street Journal. March 22, 2005

Hostility more common in young heart patients
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, March 2005

White tea merits further research
By Elena Conis. The Los Angeles Times, March 25, 2005

Egg consumption does not impair endothelial function
Int J Cardiol 2005;99:65-70

March 29 , 2005

From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well
By CW Randolph, MD
www.hormonewell.com

March 30 , 2005

Raw food veggies are thinner by healthier
www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. March 30, 2005

More osteoporosis seen with raw foods diet
http://my.webmd.com

Chinese acupuncture reduces BP by 50%
www.earthtimes.org

March 31 , 2005

Nutrition for Life
By Darwin Deen, MD and Lisa Hark, PhD
www.nutritionforlifebooks.com

April 1 , 2005

Another study finds no cell phone-brain cancer link
American Journal of Epidemiology, March 15, 2005

Abilities: the smart side of cholesterol
By Eric Nagourney. The New York Times. March 29, 2005

April 2 , 2005

Suit challenges 'Low-Sugar' cereals
By Sarah Ellison. The Wall Street Journal. March 28, 2005

Japanese robot Expo will wow the crowds
www.newscientist.com. March 29, 2005

Pentagon invests in using robots to operate on wounded soldiers
USA Today. March 29, 2005

Ding, dong, the craze is dead
By Joe Yonan, The Boston Globe. March 30, 2005

Many U.S. adults fail to take prescription drugs as prescribed
The Wall Street Journal. March 29, 2005

Fruit,veggies tied to lower pancreatic cancer risk
International Journal of Cancer, May 1, 2005

Half of all US cancer deaths preventable
American Cancer Society

April 4 , 2005

Pill could lead to longer lives
BBC News. Thyroxine. April 4, 2005

April 6 , 2005

A deficiency of D?
By Sally Squires. The LA Times. April 5, 2005

Zinc helps teens think
Experimental Biology 2005 meeting in San Diego

As low-carb craze wanes, Atkins revamps its diet

April 11 , 2005

Bizarre TN murder case
AP. April 12, 2005

April 13 , 2005

Silica in drinking water may prevent Alzheimer's
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 2005

Killer virus sparks alert
World Health Organization

Bizarre TN murder case
Associated Press. Nashville, Tennessee. April 12, 2005

April 15 , 2005

Worm eggs improve bowel disorder
Gastroenterology, April, 2005

Pessimism raises dementia risk
Mayo Clinic

Vigorous activity may lessen arthritis disability
Arthritis & Rheumatism, April 2005

Federal Court weakens ephedra ban
www.webmd.com, April 15, 2005

April 16 , 2005

Marathon maladies
New England Journal of Medicine. April 14, 2005

Does mild asthma require regular treatment
New England Journal of Medicine. April 14, 2005

Phototherapy may control allergic rhinitis
J Allergy Clini Immunol 2005;115:541-547

New allergy treatments on the horizon
www.abcnews.com, April 16, 2005

Stores say wild salmon but tests say farm bred
By Marion Burros. The New York Times. April 10, 2005

Less medicine may work for mild asthma
By Linda A. Johnson. AP. April 13, 2005

Antioxidants may limit stroke damage
Experimental Biology. May 2005. Volume 193, Issue 1:75-84

Vampire spit give strokes a licking
Science News. February 19, 2005. Vol 167, p. 126

April 21 , 2005

The hotel industry wakes up to a bedbug problem
By Avery Johnson. The Wall Street Journal. April 21, 2005

April 27 , 2005

Vitamin D, calcium for elderly questioned
By Daniel DeNoon. www.webmed.com. April 27, 2005

U.S. ad blitz dismisses obesity threat as "hype"
By Nichola Groom. Reuters. April 26, 2005

Only 3% of American lead a "healthy" lifestyle
By Jennifer Corbett Dooren. The Wall Street Journal. April 26, 2005

The escalating obesity wars
By Caroline E. Mayer and Amy Joyce. The Washington Post. April 27, 2005

May 2 , 2005

Scientist believes South Korea's national disk can fight bird-flu virus
By Hae Won Choi. The Wall Street Journal. April 29, 2005

Fend off dementia with sex, crosswords and a run
Perry Bartlett, University of Queensland's Brain Institute

Two more mosquito repellents comparable with DEET Products should contain: Picaridin and/or oil of lemon eucalyptus

Low-fat veggie-based diet lowers high cholesterol
Annals of Internal Medicine, May 3, 2005

May 3 , 2005

A 15-pound burger goes on sale
www.cnn.com

Blood hints at autism's source
Experimental Biology 2005 meeting

Fatty acids may help kids' behavior problems
Pediatrics, May 2005

Obesity grows among the affluent
The Associated Press. May 3, 2005

Benefits of the dinner table ritual By Laurie Tarkan. The New York Times. May 2, 2005

May 4 , 2005

Hair cloning as "Silver Bullet" for baldness may take awhile
By Ellen Sheng. Dow Jones Newswires. May 4, 2005

Physical therapy for pets
www.nupr.neu.edu/4-05/PTcoop.shtml

Your PDA a pain in the thumb?
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Cold swims may make you hungry
Lesley White of the College of Health and Human Performance

May 5 , 2005

Ads influence prescriptions by docs, says study
By Chris Leeming. www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/2589.html

Study links TV ads, prescriptions
JAMA. April 2005

Study: Only broiled, baked fish help heart
Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian. Harvard Medical School

Bacteria common from so-called "pocket pets"
Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta

Scientists discover key to a longer life
By Steve Connor. www.news.independent.co.uk

Modified Mediterranean diet and survival:EPIC-elderly prospective cohort study
BMJ. Vol 330. April 30, 2005. p. 991

May 6 , 2005

Robot mixes medications, prepares syringes
Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Best to eat like the Greeks after heart disease
Archives of Internal Medicine, April 25, 2005

Upbeat outlook reaps biological benefits

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

COX-2 drugs may suppress immune function
University of Rochester. Richard Phipps, professor of microbiology and immunology

May 7 , 2005

New definition of the metabolic syndrome
Sir George Alberti. University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K.

Obesity and quality of life among children
DocNews, April 2005

May 9 , 2005

Vein camera keeps injections on target
www.newscientist.com. October 8, 2004

Study finds that honey may aid in absorption of calcium
www.npicenter.com. April 18, 2005

Hair x-ray test might spot early breast cancer
International Journal of Cancer, May 10, 2005

Meditation calms the mind, lengthens life
American Journal of Cardiology, May 2, 2005

Magnesium deficiency in obese children may be linked to insulin resistance
Diabetes Care. 2005;28:1175-1181

Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce AF in CABG and pacemaker patients
HRS 26th Scientific Sessions: poster presentations May 4,5 2005

Limit portions of farm-raised salmon
Environmental Health Perspectives. May 2005

May 10 , 2005

Scientists raise spectre of cancer-causing packaging
www.foodnavigator.com

May 11 , 2005

Osteoporosis drug treats pain during intercourse
Reuters. May 10, 2005

Maker of diet pill reports success in a trial
The New York Times. May 11, 2005

CoQ10 and Cancer
University of Miami: jkrull@miami.edu

May 13 , 2005

Viagra might rescue risky pregnancies
Science News. vol. 167. April 16, 2005

Women hold "nurse-in" for U.S. breast-feeding bill
Reuters. May 6, 2005

Birth month affects menopause
Human Reproduction

May 14 , 2005

More evidence diabetes tied to depression in young adults
Diabetes Care, May 2005. Vol.28. Number 5: 1063-1067

Yet another reason to go to the gym: how exercise can help fight depression
By Kevin Helliker. The Wall Street Journal. May 10, 2005

Grandma's behavior while pregnant affects her grandkids' health
The Wall Street Journal. May 13, 2005

Bicarbonate ingestion may improve prolonged intermittent sprint performance
Medscape CME by Desiree Lie, MD, MSEd

Soy products and breast cancer
By Robert J. David. The Wall Street Journal. May 9, 2005

Omega-3 fish oil plus exercise the ticket to fat loss
By Chris Pritchard. May 10, 2005

May 16 , 2005

Vaccine to treat nicotine addiction achieves proof of efficacy in phase II clinical trial
www.cytos.com

Pig organs for transplantation in humans, a Jewish view
By Fred Rosner, M.D. Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, Vol 66 Nos. 5 & 6 October/November 1999

May 23 , 2005

Shark cartilage of no use in advanced cancer
Cancer July 1, 2005

Meta-analysis finds vitamin E rich diets associated with lower Parkinson's disease risk
Lancet Neurology, June 2005

Testosterone may protect against carotid atherosclerosis
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005;45:1603-1610

Think twice before back pain surgery
BMJ, May 2005

May 24 , 2005

Calcium in orange juice not always well absorbed
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, May 2005

Kudzu useful for cutting back on alcohol
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 2005

Journal of the American Dietetic Association, May 2005

Asthma drugs and cat allergies
Chest, May 2005

Is long term bisphosphonate therapy safe?
J Clin Endocrinol Metab

May 25 , 2005

Effect of low-carbohydrate diet on appetite, blood glucose levels, and insulin resistance in obese patients with type 2 diabetes
Ann Intern Med, 2005

Research shows benefit of low-glycemic-load diet over low-fat diet
JAMA, 2004

Statins drug Crestor causes slightly more problems than others
Circulation

71 percent of older adults use alternative medicine
http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/olaltmed.htm

Scanners can find artery blockages
By Daniel Rosenberg. The Wall Street Journal. May 25, 2005

May 26 , 2005

Moderate walks help breast cancer survival
JAMA, May 2005

Heart drug reduces colon cancer risk
New England Journal of Medicine. May, 2005

May 31 , 2005

Cigarette makers sought out women Addiction. June 2005

Ozzy Osbourne gets high working out
By Kerry L. Smith. The Associated Press. may 29, 2005

June 1 , 2005

Sink links pain relievers and breast cancer
By Rita Rubin. USA Today. May 31, 2005

Watching new love as it sears the brain
By Benedict Carey. The New York Times. June 1, 2005

Turns out love can make you a little crazy
By Benedict Carey. The New York Times. May 31, 2005

Study tying longer life to extra pounds draws fire
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. May 27, 2005

June 2 , 2005

Vaccine curbs shingles cases and severity
By Andrew Pollack. The New York Times. June 2, 2005

Hormone dose may increase people's trust in strangers
By Benedict Carey. The New York Times. June 2, 2005

June 4 , 2005

Obesity: An overblown epidemic?
By W.Wayt Gibbs . Scientific American. June 2005

Protein drink may sharpen morning mental skills
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2005

Aircraft noise may impair kids' mental development
Lancet, June 4, 2005

High voltage power lines could cause leukemia
www.earthtimes.org June 4, 2005

Amylin weight-loss drug is promising
By Terri Somers. Union-Tribune. June 4, 2004

Combining diets best way to lose weight
Institute of Human Nutrition, Copenhagen. Arne Astrup

Low zinc intake may sap exercisers' energy
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2005

Obesity must be treated as disease
By Patricia Reaney. Reuters. June 1, 2004

June 6 , 2005

Extract of biopsy cells relieves Crohn's disease
Dr. Dean Engelhardt, Enzo Biochem

OSHU study finds ginkgo beneficial for MS symptoms
American Academy of Neurology 57th Annual Meeting

Immunity supplement for military
www.hjf.org

CDC team investigates an outbreak of obesity
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. June 3, 2005

June 7 , 2005

Guest:Jane Hersey
Children and Violence: How is diet involved?
www.ADDdiet.com
Feingold Associaition: 800 321-3287

June 8 , 2005

Guest: Dr David Katz
Topic: Micronutrient IV injections: The Myer's Cocktail for fibromyalgia.

Guest: Dr Jeanne Drisco
Topic: Combining IV Vitamin C drips with chemotherapy for ovarian cancer.
Kansas University Medical College

June 9 , 2005

Overweight? Don't diet
Journal of the American Dietetic Assoc., June 2005

More milk means more weight gain
By Rob Stein. The Washington Post. June 7, 2005

June 13 , 2005

Mikael Hanson, Triathlon Coach
www.enhancesports.com
EnhanceSports@aol.com

N.C. surgeons unwittingly used dirty tools
www.newsday.com (Estes Thompson AP writer). June 13, 2005

Vitamin B6 treats colorectal cancer in women
Harvard School of Public Health. June 5, 2005

Increased carotid atherosclerosis in andropausal middle-aged men
American College of Cardiology Foundation

Diabetic men at risk of low testosterone
Diabetes & glandular Disease Clinic, San Antonio, TX., Dr. Sherwyn Schwartz

June 14 , 2005

Magnesium deficiency increases risk of CRP elevation
American College of Nutrition. June, 2005

Vitamin B6 may reduce colon cancer risk in women
Gastroenterology, June 2005

June 15 , 2005

Hong Kong seeks to make laughter the best medicine
Study links read meat to colorectal cancer
http://www.medpagetoday.com/tbprint.cfm?tbid=1200

Sunshine may provide prostate protection
By Daniel J. DeNoon. WebMD, June 15, 2005

Diet drinks won't provide shield from extra pounds
By Eric Berger. The Houston Chronicle. June 11, 2005

June 16 , 2005

A self-imposed ban on drug ads
By Stephanie Saul. The New York Times. June 15, 2005

June 18 , 2005

Vitamin K can lighten dark circles under eyes
By AJA Carmichael. The Wall Street Journal. June 7, 2005

Holographic movies show promise for medical, military applications
http:??www.utsouthwestern.edu/home/news/index.html

All NSAIDS may be linked to MI risk
BMJ 2005;330

Gastric bug link to irregular heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation
Heart 2005; 91: 960-1

June 20 , 2005

Celsius, a real diet soft drink
http://www.drinkcelsius.com

Studies show ways to predict, prevent Alzheimer's
Lisa Marconi, New York University School of Medicine

Overeating plus inactivity ups breast cancer risk
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, June 2005

Hand=held device shows promise in breast cancer detection
By John McKenzie for ABC News, "World News Tonight"

June 21 , 2005

Heavy exercise may worsen arthritis damage
Arthritis Care and Research, June 15, 2005

Raisins inhibit dental plaque bacteria
American Society for Microbiology

Saffron used to treat mild depression
By Elena Conis. The Los Angeles Times. June 20, 2005

Doctors overly optimistic about back surgery
Spine, June 15, 2005

June 22, 2005

A.M.A. to study effect of marketing drugs to consumers
By Stephanie Saul. The New York Times. June 22, 2005

Abstinence makes the sperm grow stronger
Fertility and Sterility, June 2005

Plant chemcial may harm male fertility
Professor Lynn Fraser, Kings College London

Caffeine's blood pressure effect persists in some
American Journal of Hypertension, May 2005

Extra folic acid may help memory
Jane Durga of Wageningen University, Netherlands

June 23 , 2005

Dr. David Brownstein speaks about iodine
Office phone: 248.851.1600
www.drbrownstein.com

June 25 , 2005

Emotional support may slow ovarian cancer
Cancer, July 15, 2005

Pycnogenol key to summertime astha management for children
Journal of Asthma, December 2004

New trial shows chromium picolinate reduces weight gain associated with diabetes medication
Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Unease over guideline that label 9 out of 10 people as sick
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com

Deadly Immunity
By Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Rolling Stone. June 2005

Dark chocolate seen healthy for arteries
American Journal of Hypertension, June 2005

Tom Cruise
www.accesshollywood.com
www.drudgereport.com

June 27 , 2005

A green tea for happy hour
By Brendan I. Koerner. The New York Times. June 26, 2005

June 29 , 2005

Panel affirms radiation link to cancer
www.nationalacademies.org

EPA downplayed potential teflon chemical risks
Associated Press. June 29, 2005

Calcium, vitamin D may reduce PMS
Dr. Elizabeth Bertone-Johnson, University of Massachusetts

June 30 , 2005

CRP measurement improves cardiac risk assessment in elderly
Circulation 2005; 112

Mother's milk helps prevent myopia
Singapore Eye Research Instititute

High iron and cholesterol equals high cancer risk
American Journal of Epidemiology, June 15, 2005

July 5 , 2005

Cigarettes age your DNA
By Roxanne Khamsi. www.nature.com/news. June 13, 2005

New JAMA study show heart health benefit for women and vitamin E
www.crnusa.org

Aspirin helps men, not women, in 2 cancer studies
By Lindsey Tanner. The Chicago Sun Times. July 5, 2005

July 6 , 2005

Prostate cancer screen test flawed, experts say
By Maggie Fox. Reuters. July 6, 2005

Fatty acid intake may protect against Parkinson's Disease
Neurology 2005;64:2040-2045

Military concerned about troops' weight
By Marilynn Marchione. The Associated Press. July 3, 2005

TV is bad for children's education
July. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Migrating geese may spread bird flu beyond Asia
www.startribune.com

U.N. unveils master plan against Asian bird flu
Associated Press. July 6, 2005

July 7 , 2005

David Cowan, triathlete
Vitamin E research, www.crnusa.org

July 9 , 2005

Codex Guidelines: Adopted, but threat to U.S. supplement sales
www.nnfa.org/codex

Study claims malpractice rates, not payouts, rising
By Noreen Gillespie. www.newsday.com

Defensive medicine and the malpractice environment
JAMA 2005 June 1; 293:2609-17

NSAID-induced small bowel pathology
Gastroenterology 2005 May: 1172-8

Doctors and interrogators at Guantanamo Bay
By Gregg Bloche M.D., J.D., and Jonathan H. Marks, M.A., B.C.L. N Engl J Med 353;1 pp. 6-8

US prescription drug abusers top 15 million
National Center on Addiction and Substance abuse

Testosterone aids cognitive function in men with memory deficits
Neurology 2005;64:2063-2068

Innovative diet keeps Armstrong lean and powerful
By Chris Carmichael. The Associated Press. July 9, 2005

Can common nutrients curb violent tendencies and dispel clinical depression
By Susan Freinkel. Discover vol. 26 No. 5, May 2005

The Experiment
By Jane Mayer. The New Yorker. July 11 & 18, 2005

July 11 , 2005

Guest, David Cowan discusses the NYC Triathlon
www.nyctri.com and www.brightroom.com

FSU will seek another year of eligibility
Quarterback collapses from undiagnosed Lyme Disease
Associated Press. July 10, 2005

July 12 , 2005

Verdict on EU vitamin ruling due
BBC News.com, July 11, 2005

"Oh-Mama!" nutrition bar
www.ohmamabar.com

Moms and fish oil: improving neural development American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 82, July 2005

The spice of life. Curry fights cancer
Bharat Aggarwal, M.D.Anderson Cancer Center

Catcher's mitts don't provide adequate protection
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery 2005

Parkinson's drug may trigger compulsions
By Scott Hensley. The Wall Street Journal. July 12, 2005

July 13 , 2005

Watchdog group wants FDA to put health warnings sodas
Center for Science in the Public Interest

Most with west nile don't know it
By dean Pritchard, Winnipeg Sun. July 13, 2005

The new buzz on fighting bugs
By Marilyn Chase. The Wall Street Journal. July 13, 2005

Avoiding soya may aid fertility
By Michelle Roberts. BBC News. July 9, 2005

Menopause symptoms return when hormones stop
By Salynn Boyles. webmd.com. July 12, 2005

July 14 , 2005

Unborn babies soaked in chemicals
www.ewg.org

Bandits make off with truckload of breast implants
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters. July 13, 2005

The silicosis sheriff
The Wall Street Journal. July 14, 2005

July 16 , 2005

Mouse study suggests Alzheimer's damage reversible
By Maggie Fox. Reuters. July 14, 2005

Connecticut wants to weed out marijuana-flavored candy
Reuters. July 13, 2005

Creatine supplementation beneficial in patients with COPD
Thorax 2005;60:531-537

Healing touch, music, aids heart surgery patients
The Lancet, July 6, 2005

A place for cocoa nuts? Taking a cue from Starbucks, Mars hopes to draw crowds to upscale chocolate lounge
By Amy Chozick. The Wall Street Journal. July 15, 2005

Brad Pitt's illness: meningitis
By Miranda Hitti. WebMD. July 14, 2005

Memory loss reversed in lab test on mice By Miranda Hitti. WebMD. July 15, 2005

Confused? Study casts doubt on studies
By Robert Bazell. msnbcnews.com. July 15, 2005

July 18 , 2005

Dark chocolate may sweeten the way to health
By Steven Reinberg. www.abcnews.com/health. July 18, 2005

Mikael Hanson, personal trainer
www.enhancesports.com

July 19 , 2005

Connecticut man claims American record with 12 English Channel crossings
Associated Press. July 19, 2005

Vaccine injured rally in D.C., July 20
www.unlockingautism.org

Relationships matter for sex after menopause
Fertility and Sterility, July 2005

Desk jobs may be hazardous to men's waistlines
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, August 2005

Boffins create zombie dogs
By Nick Buchan. www.news.com.au

July 20 , 2005

Food allergies tied to irritable bowel syndrome
American Journal of Gastroenterology, July 2005

Green tea targets cancer
American Institute for Cancer Research. July 14, 2005

Physical activity might improve survival in women with breast cancer
JAMA 2005 May 25; 293:2479-86

Coronary calcification, coronary disease risk factors, C-reactive protein, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Vol. 46, No. 1, 2005

July 21 , 2005

The Codex Debate
Bill Sardi: www.knowledgeofhealth.com
Mark Mansour: www.crnusa.org

July 23 , 2005

High-protein diets curb appetite
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 2005

Low chromium levels may raise heart attack risk
American Journal of Epidemiology, July 15, 2005

Fluoridation, cancer: did researchers ask the right questions?
The Wall Street Journal, July 22, 2005

The lactic Acid test
by Sam Walker. The Wall Street Journal. July 22, 2004

July 25 , 2005

Common industrial chemicals in tiny doses raise health issue
By Peter Waldman. The Wall Street Journal. July 25, 2005

CDC Report: chemicals in human body not a problem
Contact: Jody clarke 202 331-. www.cei.org

Hostility may speed death from heart disease
American Journal of Cardiology, July 2005

Exercise can't keep away effects of aging, study shows
Associated Press. July 26, 2005

July 26 , 2005

Stressed-out worms die young
Shane Rea , University of Colorado, Boulder.

Acupuncture may improve sperm quality
Fertility Sterility. 2005; 84:141-147

Bad practices net hospitals more money
By Gilbert M. Gaul. The Washington Post. July 24, 2005

July 27 , 2005

Blood sugar problems found after weight-loss operation
By Denise Grady. The New York Times. July 25, 2005

Beta blockers don't help all
Dr. Peter Lindenauer, Baystate Medical Center

FDA approves new insomnia pill
ROZEREM-chemically related to melatonin

School poisonings rise
By Paul Shin. NY Daily News, July 27, 2005

Bacteria to freshen up bad breath
Environmental Biology, August 2005

FDA warns U.S. unit of Hitachi on MRI, PER device problems
By Jennifer Corbett Dooren. The Wall Street Journal. July 26, 2005

July 28 , 2005

Study says popular herb has no effect on colds
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. July 28, 2005

Herbal science group clarifies echinacea study www.herbalgram.org

July 30 , 2005

Vitamin C can help stabilize heart rhythm
International Journal of Cardiology, July 2005

Not all cancer patients improve lifestyle
Jouranl of Clinical Oncology, August 20, 2005

Weight change may also change breast cancer risk
American Journal of Epidemiology, August 1, 2005

Aspartame: new study renews cancer concern
www.cspinet.org

Antidepressant efficacy may be overblown
British Medical Journal July 16, 2005

Hybrid form of diabetes found in some children
By Naseiim Sowti. The Washington Post. July 26, 2005

Weight loss injection makes patients feel full
Imperial College, Professor Steve Bloom

Is there an extra ingredient in nonstick pans?
By Marian Burros. The New York Times. July 27, 2005

August 1 , 2005

Atkins Nutritionals files for bankruptcy
Study says removing ovaries in hysterectomy could be harmful
Obstetrics & Gynecology, August 2005

August 2 , 2005

Guest: Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton: Toxic Overload
www.slimmingsystem.com

Pollutants cause huge rise in brain diseases
By Juliette Jowit, The Observer. August 15, 2004

Brain cancer linked to nerve agent
By Liz Szabo, USA Today. July 26, 2005

Report finds pesticide use takes a toll near schools
JAMA July 2005

August 3 , 2005

Broccoli may help beat bladder cancer
Annual Institute of Food Technologists meeting. July 18, 2005

Knowing your supplements can help you avoid a positive nandrolone test
By Dr. Donald Kirkendall. www.active.com

Palmerio tested positive for stanozolol Steroid cheats or victims?
By Alex Dominguez. Associated Press. August 2, 2005

August 4 , 2005

More evidence coffee may cut risk of liver cancer
International Journal of Cancer, August 10, 2005

Got breast milk? California firm seeks milk therapies
Prolacta Bioscience. Monrovia, California

More than half of the US population is sensitive to one or more allergens
http://www.sciencedaily.com

Acupuncture cuts tension headache rates by almost half
www.sciencedaily.com

Vitamin C may protect against ulcer-causing bacteria
www.sciencedaily.com

August 6 , 2005

The healthy get healthier-American population becoming polarized with regard to health and wellness
www.NMisolutions.com

Omega-6 fatty acids cause prostate tumor cell growth in culture
www.sciencedaily.com

Smell identification may reveal alzheimer's disease risk
Ann Neurol 2005;58:155-160

Yoga may help minimize weight gain in middle age
By Nicholas Bakalar. The New York Times. August 2, 2005

Light treatment may help regulate teens' sleep
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center

Study shows value of women's fitness
Associated Press, August 4, 2005

August 8 , 2005

Teens not deterred from smoking by threat of lung cancer
By Kara Gormley. www.wistv.com

Fatty diet may thwart brain's fullness signal
Journal of Nutrition, August 2005

Sewage study spots cocaine users
Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Milan

August 9 , 2005

U.S. groups call for implant probe, threaten suit
Silicone implants
The National Organization for Women; Public Citizen

Smoking raises metabolic syndrome risks in teens
Circulation August 1, 2005

Tiny gadgets stimulate stomach, nervous system to trick body into feeling full
By Jane Spencer. The Wall Street Journal. August 8, 2005

August 10 , 2005

Dr. Stuart Fischer: The Atkins Legacy
www.askdoctorfischer.com

August 11 , 2005

Pollution exposure linked to childhood cancer
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, September 2005

Paternal discrepancy not uncommon
J Epidemiol Community Health, 2005;59:749-754

Eateries get oily warning
By Adam Nichols and Jordon Lite. The Daily News. August 11. 2005

New York menus could get lighter
By Marc Santora. The New York Times. August 11, 2005

August 13 , 2005

Deaths up since Florida helmet law repealed
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Mold? mildew? odors? New towels fight back
By Deborah Baldwin. The Wall Street Journal. August 11, 2005
NYC asks chefs to cut trans fats, aiming to keep hearts healthy
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Oil of lemon eucalyptus as an insect repellent
By Alexandra Connelly Frost, PhD. Alternative Medicine Alert

Resistance training offers many benefits for CHF patients on beta-blockers
Int J Cardiol 2005;12:493-499

Ear surgery may be unnecessary for many kids
By Suzanne Sataline. The Wall Street Journal. August 11, 2005

August 15 , 2005

Painkillers raise blood pressure in women
Hypertension, August 2005

Eagles players gulp high-tech pill that sends alert when they get overheated
By Kathleen Parrish, Ann Wlazelek and Dan Sheehan. The Morning Call. August 15, 2005

Money can buy happiness up to a point
By Patti Connor. WebMD. August 15, 2005

Rice pudding helped fuel Channel swim
By Jane Elliot. BBC News. August 15, 2005

August 16 , 2005

Kathy Jordan
www.nsf.org

August 17 , 2005

Soft drinks strike back in national obesity debate
www.foodnavigator-usa.com August 17, 2005

Mass bird deaths found in European Russian region
Reuters, August 17, 2005

Leg fat does not increase heart disease risk
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, August 2005

Fish oils vs. statins-meta analysis
Archives of Internal Medicine, April 2005

The fundamental problem of medicare
By John Lawrence. Canada Free Press. August 16, 2005

August 18 , 2005

Ann Louise Gittleman
HotTimes:How to Eat Well, Live Healthy, and Feel Sexy During the Change
www.annlouise.com

August 27 , 2005

Homeopathy no better than placebo-analysis
Lancet. August 27, 2005

Your car as a shelter from allergies
By Jennifer Saranow. The Wall Street Journal. August 25, 2005

The boom in triathlons
By Katherine Rosman. The Wall Street Journal. August 26, 2005

Up to half of beachgoers addicted to sun
Archives of Dermatology, August 2005

Shock wave therapy helps some stroke sufferers
Stroke, September 2005

Acupuncture may be effective for overactive bladder
Obstet Gynecol 2005; 106:138-143

Diet pattern linked to prostate cancer risk
International Journal of Cancer, September 2005

August 29 , 2005

Dr. Al Siebert
The Resiliency Advantage
www.resiliencycenter.com

August 31 , 2005

No brain cancer linked to mobile phones
Institute of Cancer Research, UK

Exploring the bicycle-brain connection
By Kevin Helliker. The Wall Street Journal. August 30, 2005

September 1 , 2005

Dr. Lisa Young, PhD
The Portion Teller: Smartsize Your Way to Permanent Weight Loss
www.portionteller.com

September 7 , 2005

Guest: Randall Neustaeder, OMD (Doctor of Oriental Medicine)
A Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents
The Vaccine Guide: Risks and Benefits for Children and Adults
www.cure-guide.com
www.hpakids.org

September 9 , 2005

www.vitaminangel.org

A medical check list for disasters
The Wall Street Journal, September 7, 2005

September 10 , 2005

Exercise and healthy diet slow memory loss
Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College, Dublin

Japanese doctor adds insult and injury to patient Reuters. September 1, 2005

No, dairy doesn't help lose weight
Obesity Research, August 2005

Fast food "clusters" seen around schools
American Journal of Public Health, September 2005

Holes in the head: mending head injuries from Pericles to Bonaparte
The New York Academy of Medicine: 212 873-6715

Starving won't make people live longer
Science: University of Texas Southwestern

Coffee top source of antioxidants for Americans
American Chemical Society, August 2005

Group aims to silence claims that vitamins are better than drugs for AIDS
BMJ volume 330. June 4, 2005

Gallbladder removal raises colon cancer risk
American Journal of Gastroenterology, August 2005

September 12 , 2005

Indian spice may ward off disease turmeric an antioxidant, is studied for use in fight against cancer, Alzheimer's
By Christina S.N. Lewis. The Wall Street Journal. August 30, 2005

China police bust Sino-U.S. fake Viagra gang
Reuters, September 8, 2005

High doses of IV vitamin C fight cancer
By Kathleen Doheny. HealthDay News. September 12, 2005

Daily stress may stop breast cancer
British Medical Journal. September 9, 2005

September 15 , 2005

New study shows fish oil supplementation benefits arthritic patients
www.nordicnaturals.com

Diet and exercise may slow prostate cancer
Journal of Urology, September 2005

September 16 , 2005

Biofeedback may help control diabetes
Diabetes Care, September 2005

3 plague-infected lab mice missing
By Josh Margolin and Ted Sherman. Newhouse News Service. September 16, 2005

Anti-cancer compound found in beans, nuts, cereals
Reuters, September 15, 2005

Adolescents really do suffer a brain dysfunction, for a while
By Steve Connor. The Independent, September 9, 2005

September 17 , 2005

New DNA kits to help you manage your health?
By Phil Lempert. www.msnbc.com

Rate of ibuprofen-related asthma a concern in kids
Journal of Pediatrics, August 2005

Study finds elevated mercury levels in store-bought fish
By Libby Quaid, The Associated Press

Vitamin-less vegetables
By Terri Mitchell

September 20 , 2005

Antibiotics for acne raises respiratory infection risk
By Neil Osterweil, MedPage Today, September 19, 2005

September 22 , 2005

Health experts sound alarm over Avian Flu
By Stephanie Ho. www.voanews.com. September 20, 2005

Resistance to anti-flu drugs increasing
AFX News Limited. September 21, 2005

Girl, 5, dies in bird flu outbreak
By Richard Lloyd Parry. www.timesonline.co.uk

Newer antidepressants offer similar efficacy
Annals of Internal Medicine, September 20, 2005

Just one cigarette a day can treble risk of fatal illnesses
By Jeremy Laurance, The Independent. September 21, 2005

New blood test may accurately spot prostate cancer
By Michelle Fay Cortez, www.bloomberg.net, September 21, 2005

Consumption of milk and calcium in midlife and the gesture risk of Parkinson disease
M. Park, MD, PhD et al, Neurology 2005:64:1047-1051

Psychopaths could be best financial traders?
Psychological Science, June 2005

Green tea component may fight Alzheimer's
Journal of Neuroscience. September 21, 2005

Flu vaccine only mildly effective in elderly
By Amanda Gardner. HealthDay Reporter. September 21, 2005

September 26, 2005

Guest: John M. Barry
Book: The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History

September 28, 2005

A short stop in ER visits
By Stephen Smith. Boston Globe. September 26, 2005

Orange chemical hailed as a treatment for AIDS
Citrofresh, Sydney, Australia

Pomegranate juice promising for prostate cancer
Proceedubgs if the National Academy of Sciences. September 26, 2005

September 29, 2005

Hook, line and Cheerios
By David Schardt. Nutrition Action Healthletter. October 2005

Stress hormone may cross the placenta and affect baby in the womb
Biological Psychiatry

Flaxseed inhibits breast cancer in animal model
Int J Cancer 2005; 116:793-798

Pomegranate juice may improve perfusion in heart disease patients
Am J Cardiol 2005; 96:810-814

Indonesia bird flue death toll rises to 6
By Chris Brummitt. The Associated Press. September 26, 2005

October 1, 2005

Left-handedness tied to higher breast cancer risk
BMJ 2005

Authorities accused of failing to tackle causes of breast cancer
By Sarah Boseley. The Guardian. September 28, 2005

October 5, 2005

Alpha-Tocotrienol confers neuroprotection in animal stroke model
Stroke 2005;36:e144-e152

Exercise training may ease chronic back pain
North American Spine Society

Glucosamine better than common painkiller for knee arthritis
GAIT study from National Institutes of Health
GUIDE trial

1918 flu's genetic code may help fight bird flu
By David McAlary. The Washington Post. October 5, 2005

Bush proposes using military in bird flu pandemic
Reuters, October 4, 2005

October 7, 2005

Skip the bus, its walk to school week
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, September 30, 2005

Homocysteine inversely tied to cognitive function after age 60
Am J Epidemiol 2005;162:644-653

Selenomethionine may protect against esophageal cancer
Gastroenterology 2005;129:863-873

Web sales of bird flu drug spark counterfeit fears
By Tom Armitage. Reuters. October 7, 2005

Force-fed women fight the fat in Mauritania
By Nick Tattersall. Reuters. September 22, 2005

October 10, 2005

Even moderate Exercise boosts heart health
Chest, October 2005

High intensity training aids some heart patients
American Journal of Cardiology, May 1, 2005

Serious riders, your bicycle seat may affect your love life
By Sandra Blakeslee. The New York Times. October 4, 2005

The perils of pedaling
By Marilyn Chase. The Wall Street Journal. October 10, 2005

Chinese chimp quits smoking after 16 years
Reuters. October 3, 2005

Patients unaware of waist size heart disease risk
World Heart Federation. September 19, 2005

October 14, 2005

Advocates for medical marijuana can take heart over the findings of two Canadian research teams
Journal of Clinical Investigation, October 2005

Long-term smoking linked to diminished mental proficiency
Drug and Alcohol Dependence, October 11, 2005

Sperm donor must pay up
http://www.news24.com

Chromium supplements may aid some with depression
Journal of Psychiatric Practice, September 2005

Weight loss and Teshuva
www.KosherKomedy.com