Feature highlights-October 17, 2005-July 22, 2006

October 17, 2005

Loren Cordane, PhD
The Pale Diet for Athletes
www.paleodiet.com

October 19, 2005

Military fatigue: Iraq vets work shaping up urbanites
By Amy Chozick. The Wall Street Journal. October 15, 2005

EBay stops Tamiflu sales on web as drug prices soar
Reuters. October 19, 2005

Trans fats a worry for restaurant patrons
North American Association for the Study of Obesity

Weight loss may enhance sex life
North American Association for the Study of Obesity

October 20, 2005

Dr. Michael Murray
The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods
www.doctormurray.com

October 21, 2005

Daily dog walks work off the pounds
College of Veterinary Medicine's Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction at University of Missouri-Columbia

Curcumin halts spread of breast cancer in mice
Clinical Cancer Research, October 15, 2005

October 22, 2005

Red wine can reduce factor linked to heart disease
American Journal of Hypertension, September 2005

Your pillow is likely infected with fungus
Allergy, Vol 60, No.11, November 2005

Retiring at 55 increases death risk in new study
British Medical Journal. October, 2005

The overworked heart
Psychosomatic Medicine

Plain soap just fine to kill germs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Dietary fat intake linked to dry eye syndrome in women
Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Schepens Eye Research Institute. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Yale study reaffirms link between dark chocolate and cardiovascular benefits
Yale University's prevention Research Center and funded by The Hershey Company. www.hersheynewsroom.com

October 26, 2005

Guest: The Longevity Diet
by Brian Delaney
www.longevitydiet.info

"Cheeseburger bill" put bit on lawsuits
CNN.com, October 20, 2005

Read it and weep? Big mac wrapper to show fat, calories
By Steven Gray and Ilan Brat, The Wall Street Journal, October 26, 2005

Survival, body weight, and spontaneous neoplasms in Ad Libitum-fed and food restricted Fischer-344 rats
Toxicologic Pathology. Vol 22, number 1. 1944

October 27, 2005

Guest: Malcolm McCleod
Lifting Depression: The Chromium Connection
www.chromiumconnection.com

October 28, 2005

Marathon hopefuls bid cash, U2 tickets to run in NYC
By Aimee Picchi. Bloomberg News. July 27, 2005

October 29, 2005

Virgin olive oil phenola inhibit colon carcinogenesis in vitro
Int J Cancer 2005;117:1-7

The hidden dangers of heartburn
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. October 10, 2005

Sports utility vehicles and older pedestrians
BMJ vol 331, Oct 8, 2005

Joint cracking does not lead to arthritis
Dr. Tyler Cymet. Johns Hopkins University

October 31, 2005

An apple a day for health? Mars recommends two pars of chocolate

Why Kraft decided to ban some food ads to children
By Sarah Ellison. The Wall Street Journal. October 31, 2005

Smearing skin with broccoli can help reduce risk of cancer
By Jeremy Laurance, The Independent. October 31, 2005

November 2, 2005

Guest: The Better Brain Book by David Perlmutter
www.inutritionals.com
www.perlhealth.com

November 3, 2005

Guest: Runaway Eating by Nadine Taylor
www.nadinetaylor.com

November 14, 2005

Doctors may be better off washing their hands with yogurt
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons, November 2005

NIH-sponsored trial shows supplements relive arthritis pain
http://www.rheumatology.org/annual/index.asp

November 16, 2005

Gynecologist convicted of raping patients
Reuters. November 16, 2005

A lot of coffee in pregnancy may be risky
American Journal of Epidemiology, November 15, 2005

Decaffeinated coffee may cause heart problems
NIH reported at the American Heart Association scientific meeting

November 17, 2005

Experimental drug helps smokers quit
Varenicline, Pfizer. Dr. Serena Tonstad, University of Oslo.

Young, assured and playing pharmacist to friends
By Amy Harmon. The New York Times. November 16, 2005

November 18, 2005

Scientists find gene for fear in brain
Cell. November 17, 2005

Lifestyle changes may help prevent one-third of all cancers
Lancet: Dr. Majiid Ezzati, Harvard School of Public Health

Lead poisoning could explain dour Beethoven
Center for Beethoven Studies, San Jose, California

November 19, 2005

DuPont accused of inaction on fluorochemical
American Chemical Society

Former DuPont top expert: company knew, covered up pollution of Americans' blood for 18 years
www.ewg.org

Whistleblower questions Teflon's safety
By Jill Rackmill, Dana Hughes and RHonda Schwartz. www.abcnews.com

Faster heart rate boosts sudden-death risk
By Charles Forelle. The Wall Street Journal. Bariatric surgery risks might be higher than previously thought
JAMA 2005 Oct 19; 294:1918-24

Diet reduces Alzheimer protein, in mice
Nutrition & Metabolism, October 17, 2005

Exercise in middle age cuts Alzheimer's risk
Karolinska Institute, Sweden

Exercise good for those at risk for osteoarthritis
Arthritis and Rheumatism November 2005

November 21, 2005

Carbohydrate metabolism and diabetes
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Nov. 2005, vol. 82, no.5

Mr. Thomas's book declares war on toenail fungus
By Barry Newman. The Wall Street Journal. Nov. 21, 2005

Industry coalition advises against use of dietary supplements as remedy for avian flu
US lacks capacity to make bird flu vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Viagra improves urinary symptoms in men
Dr. Kevin McVary, Northwestern University

November 28, 2005

NightHawk Radiology Services
www.nighhawkrad.net
866-400-4295

Expanding bottoms pose problem for medical jabs
By Jeremy Laurance, The Independent online edition

From hens to humans-the cyber hug suit
John Aglionby, Guardian Newspapers Ltd.

Just try to sleeptight. The bedbugs are back
By Andrew Jacobs. The New York Times. November 27, 2005

November 29, 2005

Just a little bit louder now
www.cbsnews.com

Music making fans deaf?
By Jonathan Ringen. November 18, 2005

Unfit and lean have fewer cardiac risk factors than fit and fat
AHA 2005 Scientific Sessions: Abstracts 3611. Presented Nov. 13, 2005

Avoiding a kiss of death
CBS Early Show

Glucosamine could have potential in fight against MS
The Journal of Immunology, Dec 1, 2005

Acetylcysteine in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
NEJM. November 24, 2005

December 1, 2005

Less invasive procedure can now cure sweaty palms
Radiology Society of North America, annual meeting

Heavy marijuana use damages adolescent brains
Radiological Society of North America, annual meeting

Coffee or caffeine intake boosts short term memory
www.foodconsumer.org, December 1, 2005

December 2, 2005

Magnesium good for old bones
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, November 2005

Passive smoking is breast cancer risk factor
International Journal of Cancer, November 2005

Blackberry ache?
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, Tucson

December 5, 2005

Guest:Aaron Katz, M.D.
Dr. Katz's Guide to Prostate Health: From Conventional to Holistic Therapies
www.holisticurology.com

December 6, 2005

Guest: Mitchell Gaynor, M.D.
Nurture Nature, Nurture Health: Your Health and the Environment
www.gaynoroncology.com

December 8, 2005

Super Broccoli offers anti-cancer hope
Institute of Food Research

Rows can slow body's ability to heal wounds
Archives of General Psychiatry, June 2005

December 9, 2005

Sleep aids may do little for elderly
By David Armstrong. The Wall Street Journal. December 6, 2005

Bugged by allergies? Probiotics might help
www.kyolic.com

U.S. life expectancy hits high of 77.6 years
Associated Press. December 9, 2005

"Overweight" people may be the healthiest
American Journal of Public Health, January 2006

Most obese New Yorkers don't think they are
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

December 10, 2005

Human papillomavirus linked to oral cancer
Journal of the National Cancer Institute. February, 2004

Teenager's definition of sex changing
National Center for Health Statistics, September 2005

An illness of the intestines gets notice in U.S.
By David P. Hamilton. The Wall Street Journal. December 9, 2005

Many Americans choose couch over treadmill
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005 survey

Selenium deficiency linked with increased risk of knee osteoarthritis
American College of Rheumatology

Anheuser wants world to know beer is healthy
By Kevin Helliker and Sarah Ellison. The Wall Street Journal. December 9, 2005

Alcohol's health benefits doubted
www.bbc.com, December 2, 2005

A grog a day keeps he doctor away? Stop kidding yourself
By Adam Cresswell, The Australian. December 8, 2005

December 12, 2005

Guest: Harriette R. Mogul, M.D.
Syndrome W, A Woman's Guide to Reversing Midlife Weight Gain
www.syndromew.com

December 14, 2005

Moms' low-allergen diet may ease infants' colic
Pediatrics, Nov. 2005

Scientists say cold noses redue ability to fight virus attacks
CNN.com, Nov. 14, 2005

December 15, 2005

Probiotic may reduce sick days from work
Environmental Health, Nov 7, 2005

High carbs plus protein could help heart
JAMA, Nov 15, 2005

Almonds, dialy exercise keep brain healthy
Society for Neuroscience Meeting, November 14, 2005

Anti-cancer compound in beer gaining interest
Linus Pauling Institute

L-Carnitine: Acetyl carnitine; Ester carnitine; Carnitall
www.jarrow.com and www.drhoffman.com click "The store"

Tocotrienols may have anti-cancer effects. Now added to Foundation Formula
Cancer Letter, 2005; 229(2): 181-91

This is your brain at the mall: why shopping makes you feel so good
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. December 6, 2005

December 16, 2005

Orcas most polluted Arctic mammal
World Wide Fund for Nature

Pistachios and sesame seeds contain more cholesterol-reducing compounds than most other nuts
USDA National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program

Study finds no link between fibre and cancer rate
JAMA, December 14, 2005

December 17, 2005

Exercise your brain and body to improve memory
Dr. Gary Small. UCLA

Dementia cases to double every 20 years
Cleusa Ferri from the King's College in London

Eating fish help keep older people's brains sharp
Archives of Neurology, December 2005

Long time conceiving suggests it'll be a boy
British Medical Journal, December 17, 2005

Garlic helps rid warts and corns
http://bastyrcenter.org/content/view/851/

Amino acid prevents muscle breakdown
The Journal of Physiology, December 2005

Severe periodontitis linked to atherogenic lipoprotein profile
J Lipid Res 2005

December 19, 2005

World is losing battle to combat bird flu, UN says
Bloomberg news, December 19, 2005

Fruits, vegetable intake protects against high blood pressure in young adults
Am J Clin Nutr 2005;82:1169-1177

December 20, 2005

Third of US teenagers are unfit
BBC News, December 20, 2005

Bee sting therapy no help in multiple sclerosis
Neurology, December 13,2005

Yoga may soothe chronic back pain
Group Health Cooperative, Seattle. Dr. Karen J, Sherman

Dark chocolate may cut heart disease risk
University Hospital, Zurich

Heartburn drugs cause diarrhea
JAMA, Dec. 21, 2005; vol 293:pp 2989-2995

December 21, 2005

Early hope seen for green tea in fighting leukemia
Mayo Clinic and Leukemia Research, online December 1, 2005

Unprofessional behavior in practice dates to medical school
New England Journal of Medicine 2005;353:2673-82

Tocotrienols prevent and treats hyperlipidemia and atherogenesis in type 2 diabetic patients
Atherosclerosis, 2005;182(2):367-374

MP is criticized for saying that marriage of first cousins is a health problem
BMJ. vol 331. 3 December 2005; 1291

January 5, 2006

New use for tobacco could save lives
Professor Henry Daniell. University of Central Florida

Major changes set for food labels
By Jane Zhang. The Wall Street Journal. December 28, 2005

January 11, 2006

Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy and childhood bone mass at age 9 years: a longitudinal study
The Lancet, vol 367, Jan 7, 2006

Magnet therapy-extraordinary claims but no proved benefits
BMJ, vol 332. Jan 7, 2006

Prostate tests draw new questions
Archives of Internal Medicine. Jan 9, 2006

January 12, 2006

Mayor attacks NYC's unhealthy habits
By Sara Kugler. The Associated Press, Jan. 12, 2006

Over-the-counter cough syrups said to be ineffective
American College of Chest Physicians, Jan 10, 2006

Tomato extract helps reduce blood pressure
American Heart Journal, Jan 2006

January 13, 2006

Camel milk may ameliorate allergic reactions in children
Isr Med Assoc J, 2005; 7(12): 796-9

Breastfed babies may become leaner kids
Epidemiology, January 2006

Untreated sinus allergies affect sexual function
Annals of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology December 2005

Calcium supplements seen to have no effect on body fat
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 2006

January 14, 2006

High homocysteine associated with low BMD in women
Arch Intern Med 2006;166:88-94

DHEA accelerates cutaneous wound healing via estrogen receptors
J Invest Dermatol, 2005;125(5):1053-1062

Lewis Gordon Pugh-polar swimmer
The Lancet, Dec 2005

How to survive a heart attack when alone
www.hoax-slayer.com/survive-heart-attack.html

January 16, 2006

Gene increases diabetes risk
By Nicholas Wade. The New York Times. January 16, 2006

TV in the bedroom halves your sex life
Serenella Salomoni

Mediterranean diet may improve erectile function in persons with Metabolic Syndrome
Int J Impot Res 2006

Pomegranate juice may help attenuate the development of atherosclerosis in diabetics
Atherosclerosis, 2005

CoQ10 benefits type 1 diabetic rats
Biol Trace Elem Res, 2006

January 19, 2006

Guest: Dr. Trent Nichols
Optimal Digestive Health
www.drtrentnichols.com
www.gutdoc.org

January 20, 2006

Lycopene beats out beta carotene at fighting free radicals
www.thenutritionsolution.com

Chronic stress at work raises risk for metabolic syndrome
BMJ Online First 2006

Thyroid disorders can cause sex problems for men
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, December 2005

January 21, 2006

Laughter really may be good medicine
Heart, February 2006

Kellogg asked to end marketing junk foods to kids
Center for Science in the Public Interest

Wine drinkers choose healthier foods
National Institute of Public Health in Copenhagen

Mental health linked to diet change
www.sustainweb.org

Diet change cured me of depression
BBC News. January 18, 2006

Fish from Alaska
www.kasilofseafoods.com

January 23, 2006

So, maybe soya is not such a hearty meal
Dr. Anthea Magary, South Australia, Flinders University

Soy products component causes reproductive problems in laboratory mice
National Institute of Environmental Health (NIEHS); Biology of Reproduction

January 25, 2006

Guest: Marc Siegel, M.D.
Bird Flu: Everything you need to know about the next Pandemic

January 26, 2006

Italian study determines chocolate could help fight diabetes
University of L'Aquila

Jakarta chicken vendor has bird flu
Reuters, January 25, 2006

Chinese herbs no aid to SARS patients
West China Hospital, Sichuan

January 27, 2006


Alternative therapy common in prostate cancer
Urology, December 2005

Eating more than 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day can substantially reduce the risk of stroke
The Lancet, January 27, 2006

Early stress linked to longevity in men
University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health

Omega-3 fatty acids do not lower cancer risk
Journal of the American Medical Association, January 25, 2006

January 28, 2006

Sexual enhancement supplements analyzed by consumerlab.com<
Six out of eleven passed testing. www.consumerlab.com

FDA panel okays Glazo's OTC weight loss drug Alli
http://www.foodconsumer.org

Effects of Omega-3 fatty acids on cancer risk
JAMA 2006;295:403-415

Fighting childhood obesity:one useful purpose for video games
"Dance Dance Revolution", West Virginia

FDA approves inhaled form of insulin
Pfizer product, probably available in summer 2006

January 30, 2006

Officials confirm bird flu death in Iraq
www.usatoday.com, January 30, 2006

White blood cell count linked to cancer mortality
Archives of Internal Medicine, January 23, 2006

New human virus linked to obesity in animals
American Journal of Physiology

Alcohol underestimated as cancer cause
International Agency for research on Cancer (IARC)

February 1, 2006

More support for magnesium against colon cancer
American Journal of Epidemiology, February 2006

Sleep hormone may protect heart
American Journal of Hypertension, December 2005

Alternative-medicine clinics in Baja have history of controversy
By Anne Cearley and Penni Crabtree. San Diego Union-Tribune, February 1, 2006

February 2, 2006

Oral contraceptive pill-exposure to unbound testosterone
Journal of Sexual Medicine 2006;3:104-13

Carb Cravings-humor
www.hungrymonster.com/humor/jokes.cfm?jid=11

New study shows Chromemate increases lifespan
American College of Nutrition, September 2005

An about-face on hormone therapy
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. January 24, 2006

February 3, 2006

Clinic where King died being closed
San Diego Union Tribune, February 3, 2006

Heavy marijuana use linked to bladder cancer
Urology, January 2006

February 4, 2006

Noise level may be associated with risk for myocardial infarction European Heart Journal, November 2005

Household exposure to pesticides and risk of childhood acute leukaemia
Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2006;63:131-134

Iron stores and vascular function in voluntary blood donors
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2005;25:1577

Some web sites help patients find physicians of their race, religion or sexual sensitivities
By January W. Payne. Washington Post. January 31, 2006

When trust in doctors erodes, other treatments fill the void
By Benedict Carey. The New York Times. February 3, 2006

February 6, 2006

Guest: Dr. Leo Galland
Book: The Fat Resistance Diet
www.fatresistancediet.com
Office: 212.772-3077

February 8, 2006

www.blueberry.org

February 9, 2006

French kissing boosts meningitis risk in teens
BMJ, February 10, 2006

Saw palmetto
www.npicenter.com
www.herbalgram.com
www.consumerlab.com

February 10, 2006

Warning urged for ADHD drugs By Shankar Vedantam. The Washington Post. February 10, 2006

Some kids gain weight after adenotonsillectomy
Pediatrics, February 2006

February 11, 2006

www.beealive.com
As Olympic games gear up, sex takes a holiday
By Jane Spencer. The Wall Street Journal. February 8, 2006

Chocolate that flashes its passport
By Kim Severson. The New York Times. February 10, 2006

Cocoa-derived medicine still years away
By Christopher Doering. Reuters. February 10, 2006

Vitamin D often overlooked when treating osteoporosis
By Peggy Peck. Medscape Medical News

Premature birth may affect adult personality
Pediatrics, February 2006

Soy and cruciferous vegetables enhance DNA repair
British Journal of Cancer, February 13, 2006

February 13, 2006

Greece, Italy report H5n1 in sans; human may be infected in Nigeria
Associated Press. February 13, 2006

Disease-hit Africa slow to grasp bird fly threat
By David Lewis. Reuters

John le Carre slams pharmaceutical profiteering
by Sue Valentine. www.health-e.org

High mercury levels found in Californians
By Maria Cone. The LA Times. February 9, 2006

February 15, 2006

Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome
by Frederick Vagnini. M.D.
www.vagnini.com

February 16, 2006

Healthier Food for Busy People
Guest: Jane Hersey
www.ADDdiet.com
www.feingold.org

February 17, 2006

Turned 50? Fail this test and you might not see 54
www.cnn.com. February 17, 2006

US Federal standards for blood lead may be too high to protect children's intelligence
www.ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2005/8552/abstract.html

Kimchi-spiced air conditioners to fight bird flu
Reuters, February 15, 2006

February 18, 2006

Red grapefruit appears to lower cholesterol, fight heart disease
American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. March, 2006

Clot risk for birth-control patch is found to be double that of Pill
The Associated Press. February 18, 2006

Study finds adherence to supplement regimen improves protection against fracture risk
www.npicenter.com

Calcium plus vitamin D for postmenopausal women-bone appetit
By Joel S. Finkelstein, M.D., The New England Journal of Medicine. February 16, 2006

Birth control patch: how dangerous is it?
By Joy Victory. www.abcnews.com. February 17, 2006

CORvalenTM (D-Ribose) improves pain and quality of life in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue patients
www.endfatigue.com

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, February 2006
Fast food and sedentary lifestyle: a combination that leads to obesity
Effects of variation in protein and carbohydrate intake on body mass and composition during energy restriction: a meta-regression
Effect of soy protein varying in isoflavone content on serum lipids in healthy young men
Green tea consumption and cognitive function: a cross-sectional study from the Tsurugaya Project
Predictors of weight gain in a Mediterranean cohort: the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Study
Genetic interactions with diet influence the risk of cardiovascular disease
Interleukin 1 and interleukin 18 as mediators of inflammation and the aging process
February 22, 2006

The New England Journal of Medicine reviews the GAIT study: Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis
www.bioiberica.com
212.693.2150 Ext. 309

Man accidental poisoned by anthrax
Reuters. February 22, 2006

New study reveals computer use by seniors may be good for mental health
www.vcny.org

Suit claims McDonald's fries made girl sick
http://cbs4.com

February 23, 2006

Dr. Nieca Goldberg
The Women's Healthy Heart Program: Lifesaving Strategies for Preventing and Healing Heart Disease
www.niecagoldbergmd.com

February 24, 2006

Dr. Jason Theodosakis
www.drjtheo.com

February 25, 2006

Findings shed light on vitamin D antimicrobial pathway
Science 2006

Researchers make the case for ski helmets
JAMA 2006;295: 919-924

Potato lovers may have higher diabetes risk
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, February 2006

In-car navigation systems can be dangerous
Privilege Insurance

Brazil Carnival kissers get anti-germ mouthspray
Green tea may protect the aging brain
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, February 2006

Four charged for selling body parts
By Tom Hays. Associated Press. February 24, 2006

February 27, 2006

Guest:Arthur Spielman
Book:The Insomnia Solution

March 1, 2006

In study of women's health, design flaws raise questions
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. February 28, 2006

FDA approves first patch to treat depression
By Susan Heavey. Reuters. February 28, 2006

Pet worries fuel bird flu fears, poultry bans spread
By Noah Barkin. Reuters. March 1, 2006

March 2, 2006

Dutch researchers find reasons to eat chocolate
Brian Buijsse, Wageningen University

EFA improves abnormal behavior
Pediatrics. 2005 May;115(5):1360-6

Fish oil and aggression in children
J Nutr Biochem. 2005 Mar; 16(3):163-71

EFA and stress hormones
Nutrition. 2005 Jun;21(6):705-10

March 3, 2006

Bad relationships bad for heart
www.cbsnews.com. March 3, 2006

March 13, 2006

Some sleeping pill users range far beyond bed
By Stephanie Saul, The New York Times. March 8, 2006

Helmets protect skiers and snowboarders
BMJ vol 332 March 4, 2006

Tahitian fruit juice improves cholesterol levels in smokers
By Martha Kerr. Reuters. March 6, 2006

March 15, 2006

Most Americans getting substandard health care
Rand Health, March 15, 2006

Chillies slay cancer
www.dailytelegraph.news.com.au

FDA urges hospital-bed safety
By Jennifer Corbett-Dooren. The Wall Street Journal. March 10, 2006

Organic diets significantly lower children's dietary exposure to pesticides
Environ Health Perspect. 2006;114(2):260-3

Antioxidant and anti-cancer activity of organic vs. conventional food
J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Feb 22;54(4):1248-55

Comparison of the microflora on organically and conventionally grown spring mix
J Food Prot. 2005 Jun;68(6):1143-6

March 17, 2006

Saudi wants to trim waists of overweight population
By Andrew Hammond. Reuters. March 6, 2006

TV health news comes up short
By Jia-Rui Chang. The Los Angeles Times. March 13, 2006

Kids may get excess fluoride from beverages
Dr. Teresa A. Marshall, university of Iowan College of Dentistry

46th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology

Pumping Iron slows middle-aged spread in women
Dr. Kathryn H. Schmitz, 46th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology

March 18, 2006

Lead levels in adults related to blood pressure
Am J Epidemiol 2006;163:467-478

Acupuncture appears effective for lower back pain
Archives of Internal Medicine, February 27, 2006

New study suggests link between tocotrienol and inhibition of cancer cell proliferation-anti-angiogenic activity
Biochemical and Biophysical Communication, 2006(339), 949-955

Aluminum salts may increase breast cancer risk
Journal of Applied Toxicology, 2006

Mediterranean diet has anti-inflammatory effects
Dr. Joan M. Fair, 46th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology

March 20,2006

Daytime TV tied to poorer mental scores in elderly
Southern Medical Jurnal, March 2006

Osteoporosis screening missing highest-risk women
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, March 2006

The case against vitamins
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. March 20, 2006

Study of Alzheimer's drug revives questions on risk
By Gardiner Harris. The New York Times. March 17, 2006

March 21, 2006

Testing the power of green tea
By Rhonda L. Rundle . The Wall Street Journal. March 21, 2006

Exercise no threat to a woman's heart
www.forbes.com. March 21, 2006

March 22, 2006

Death toll from Indian killer brew rises to 20 Reuters. March 22, 2006

Girls' soda consumption linked to heavier weight
Journal of Pediatrics, February 2006

March 24, 2006

Get your tocotrienols and beat cancer
www.foodnavigation.com, March 16, 2006

New standards for hospitals call for patients to get private rooms
The Wall Street Journal. March 22, 2006. informedpatient@wsj.com

Female hair loss treatment hope
www.bbc.com. March 21, 2006

March 25, 2006

The age of autism: mercury creeps back in
By Dan Olmsted. www.sciencedaily.com. March 24, 2006

Lawmakers seek new investigation in vaccine autism link
By Jon Brodkin. www.townonline.com. March , 2006

Vaccine study findings fuel debate over autism
By Sandy Klefman. Contra Costa Times. March 24, 2006

Thimerosal linked to immune system ills
By Dorsey Griffith. Sacramento Bee. March 22, 2006

Early downward trends in neurodevelopmental disorders following removal of thimerosal-containing vaccines
J of American Physicians and Surgeons. Vol 11, No 1, Spring 2006

Eat to live: to omega-3 or not to omega-3
By Julia Watson. www.monstersandcritics.com. March 25, 2006

Fruits, veggies not as vitamin-rich as in past, says new data
www.abcnews.com, March 1, 2006

HDL cholesterol level predicts heart events
American Heart Journal March 2006, March 2006

Noisy environment may raise heart attack risk
European Heart Journal, February 2006

In voluntary vitamin and mineral supplementation associated with better outcome in non-small cell cancer patients? Results from the Mayo Clinic lung cancer cohort
2005 Jul;49(1):77-84. Epub 2005 Apr 18

America's most polluted cities
www.forbes.com March 22, 2006

Reducing air pollution improves health
www.cancerconsultants.com March 23, 2006

U.S. environmental protection agency, national headquarters-NTEU chapter 280
J. William Hirzy. 202 885-1780. whirzy@american.edu

Children at risk from high fluoride levels
By Sarvenaz Zand, M.D., www.abcnews.com. March 24, 2006

National Academy calls for lowering flouride limits in tap water
www.ewg.org, March 22, 2006

March 27,2006

Pumping iron raises quality of life after breast cancer surgery
Cancer, March 27, 2006

Alcohol plus energy drink only masks drunkenness
Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, April 2006

Pork that's good for the heart may be possible with cloning
By Gina Kolata. The New York Times. March 27, 2006

March 28,2006

Magnesium intake inversely proportional to risk of metabolic syndrome
Circulation, March 27, 2006

In people over 50, loneliness raises blood pressure
Louise Hawkley. University of Chicago. March 28, 2006

D-ribose for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
Jacob Teitelbaum, MD and Valen Labs

Another look at high dose vitamin C cancer therapy
Canadian Medical Journal, March 28, 2006

March 29,2006

High caffeine levels found in energy drinks
Journal of Analytical Toxicology, March 2006

Electronic cleaning improves tolerability of CT colonography
Radiology 2006;239:149-158

Apple offers way to cap volume in iPods
Reuters, March 29, 2006

Beta-carotene may help keep lungs young
Thorax, April 2006

March 30,2006

Guest: Peg Feodoroff
www.spirited-sisters.com

Denmark bans saw palmetto
secretariat@ehpm.be, www.ehpm.org

March 31, 2006

Sunscreen makers sued for misleading health claims
Reuters, March 30, 2006

Vitamin D deficiency common in diabetes
Diabetes Care, March 2006

April 1, 2006

Dietitians lack carb counting training for people with diabetes
Nutrition Agriculture, March 31, 2006

Study fails to show healing power of prayer
By Michael Conlon. Reuters, March 31, 2006

NSAIDs appear to impair healing after rotator cuff repair
Am J Sports Med 2006;34:362-369

Ginseng tied to better breast cancer survival
American J of Epid, April 1, 2006

Project retrains prostitutes as care workers for elderly people
BMJ vol 332, March 25, 2006

Alcohol: No heart benefit after all?
K.M. Fillmore, Addiction Theory and Research, May 2006

April 3,2006

BBQ Meats linked with prostate cancer
American Association for Cancer Research

Cell phone use raises brain tumor risk
By David Liu, Ph.D., www.foodconsumer.org

Sexy media prompts earlier sexual behavior in adolescents
By Michael Conlon. Reuters, April 3, 2006

Very chubby kids may not fit most car seats
Pediatrics, April 2006

April 4, 2006

Grape seed extract has modest blood pressure-lowering effect
American Chemical Society

Multiple lifestyle changes help lower blood pressure
Annals of Internal Medicine, April 4, 2006

Starve yourself to life longer?
By Jennifer Caudle. www.abcnews.com

Sunscreen chemicals disrupt thyroid in rats
By Roxanne Khamsi. www.newscientist.com

Vitamin D and calcium may lower diabetes risk
Diabetes Care, March 2006

Vitamin D during teens may cut breast cancer risk
American Association for Cancer Research

April 5, 2006

Chicken with arsenic
By Marian Burros. The New York Times. April 5, 2006

Most obese people don't see themselves that way
Experimental Biology 2006

Slim ray of hope in fat study
By Jim Ritter. Chicago Sun-Times. April 5, 2006

The Diet Code: Revolutionary weight loss secrets from Da Vinci and the Golden Ratio
By Stephen Lanzalotta

Canada scraps plan to decriminialize marijuana use
Reuters. April 3, 2006

Man took 40,000 ecstasy tablets
www.bbc.com. April 4, 2006

Down with obsessionalism
Guest editorial by Gerald Grumet, MD. Clinical Psychiatry News, March 2006

April 7, 2006

Alcoholic arm scanner
InLight Solutions, a US company

Testosterone may slow progress of MS in men
American Academy of Neurology 58th Annual Meeting

Blueberry extract alters oxidative stress
J.A. Josseph, D.R. Fisher, and D. Bielinski

Now that's using your brain
BCI Group at NYS Public Health Departments, April 3, 2006

April 8, 2006

Vitamins plus ibuprofen may ward off Alzheimer's
American Academy of Neurology, April 7, 2006

Drinking more water does no harm in elderly men
Journal of the American Geriatric Society, March 2006Passive smoke fingered as trigger for glucose intolerance

British Medical Journal, April 7, 2006

Canadian company sells pork containing omega-3
Prairie Orchard Farms, Willy Hoffman, president

Fish oil may help protect against retinal degenerative diseases
Trends in Neuroscience, April 2006

Stable medical illness may protect aging brain
American Academy of Neurology's 58th Annual Meeting

'Its a school night' losing its power
National Sleep Foundation

Electronic lenses could replace bifocals
PNAS Early Edition, online April 3, 2006

April 13, 2006

9/11 workers need better health care, autopsy report shows
www.foodconsumer.org

Vitamin C depletion reduces the body's ability to use fat as a fuel source
Experimental Biology 2006, San Francisco

Mercury and fish related news
www.FishScam.com

New applications for wound-healing device
VAC medical device. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Benefits of statins diminish after age 80
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, March, 2006

April 14,2006

Oily fish and omega 3 fat supplements
http://bmj.com/cgi/doi/10.1136.38798.680185.47, March 24, 2006

April 15, 2006

Cancer therapy, fatigue, oxidative stress and L-carnitine
http://www.vitasearch.com/get/CP/experts/GMantovaniAT03-15-05.htm

Gene aberration might contribute to weight-loss difficulty
Science, April 13, 2006

French puff on as smoking ban goes up in smoke
By Kerstin Gehmlich. Reuters, April 14, 2006

High-dose vitamin D supplements act as anti-inflammatory
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 2006

Analysis finds inverse relationship between serum vitamin D levels and breast cancer risk
97th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, April 1-5, 2006

Over one billion people may suffer from vitamin D deficiency
European Congress of Endocrinology, Glasgow

Low vitamin D levels associated with increased total cancer incidence
European Congress of Endocrinology, Glasgow

April 17, 2006

Does Eating Salmon Lower Murder Rate?
By Stephen Mihm. The New York Times. April 16, 2006

Online Medical Websites May Attract Smut-Seekers
J Am Acad Dermatol 2006;54:633-637

April 18, 2006

Modest Substitution of carbohydrates with animal protein may reduce blood pressure
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 2006

Mediterranean diet lowered Alzheimer's risk
Annals of Neurology April 18, 2006

Mushrooms are unlikely source of vitamin D
By Andrew Bridges. The Associated Press, April 18, 2006

April 19, 2006

JAMA article declares mercury fillings "safe"
http://www.usatoday.com/new/health/2006-04-18-dental-mercury_x.htm

http://www.forbes.com/forbeslife/health/feeds/hscout/2006/04/18/hscout532210.html

www.iaomt.org

Keyboards should be disinfected daily
University of North Carolina Health Care System. 919-966-2860

When it comes to exercise, less is more
International Journal of Sports Medicine, March 2006

Shockwave therapy can ease plantar fasciitis
American Journal of Sports Medicine, April 2006

Computer keyboards transmit dangerous germs
April 20, 2006

Guest:Dr. Julian Whitaker
The Whitaker Wellness Weight Loss Program
www.whitakerweightloss.com

April 21, 2006

Leisure activities may predict risk of cognitive impairment in elderly
Neurology 2006;66:821-827

Oops! Mental training, crosswords fail to slow decline of aging brain
By Sharon Begley. The Wall Street Journal. April 21, 2006

April 22, 2006

Probiotic yogurt aids in eliminating ulcer bug
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 2006

Prebiotics and synbiotics both effective for atopic dermatitis in children
Allergy 2006;61:431-437

More fish oil, fewer calories to reduce inflammation
Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Vol. 47, Issue 2, pp.398-402)

Cholesterol-lowering food combo effective
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 2006

April 27, 2006

Guest:Barry Sears
www.drsears.com
www.zonelabsinc.com

May 1, 2006

Intravenous vitamin C for shingles
Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, Spring 2006

Chronic stress at work and the metabolic syndrome
BMJ vol 332 4March2006

High omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake may reduce risk for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatr, April 28, 2006

May 2, 2006

New controversy over menopause hormones FDA gets flood of protest on petition to regulate some alternative treatments
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal. May 2, 2006

Americans 'sicker' than their English counterparts
By Roxanne Khamsi.NewScientist.com news service

May 8, 2006

Chronic stress at work and the metabolic syndrome BMJ March 4, 2006

Keith Richards has surgery for blood clot on the brain
By Kathy Marks. The Independent. May 9, 2006

Beverage firms yield to pressure on school sales
By Betsy McKay. The Wall Street Journal. May 4, 2006

Tap water may raise bladder cancer risk
International Journal of Cancer, April 15, 2006

May 9, 2006

Coma misrepresented on the big screen
Neurology, May 9, 2006

Component of grapefruit that affects drugs found
Dr. Paul Watkins, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

In men, 'trigger happy' may be a hormonal impulse
By Benedict Carey, The New York Times. May 9, 2006

U.S. Senate Democrats block medical liability bill
Reuters, May 9, 2006

May 10, 2006

Protein supplement may speed bedsore healing
Advances in Skin & Wound Care, March 2006

Spicing up [cinnamon] could lower blood pressure
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol.25, pp.144-150

May 10,2006

Protein supplement may speed bedsore healing
Advances in Skin & Wound Care, March 2006

Spicing up [cinnamon] could lower blood pressure
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol.25, pp.144-150

May 11,2006

Cardiologists practice what they preach
Am J Cardiol, April 1, 2006

Sublingual immunotherapy may ease grass allergy symptoms
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2006;117:802-809

About 40% of malpractice suits are groundless
NEJM, May 2006

Wild blueberries may reduce risk from cardiovascular disease
Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 2006 Feb; 17(2):109-16
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 52:4026-4037, 2004

FDA OKs new quit-smoking drug
www.chantix.com

May 12,2006

Elderly should be last for pandemic vaccine, ethicists argue
Science 2006;312:854-5

Larger breasts confer higher breast cancer risk
International Journal of Cancer, April 15, 2006

Soda, benzodiazepine use may cause heartburn during sleep
Chest, May 2006

May 19,2006

Exercise withdrawal causes mood change within days
Psychosomatic Medicine, March-April 2006

Young tennis players warned against overtraining
British Journal of Sport Medicine, May 2006

May 22,2006

Botox appears to ease depression symptoms
By Shankar Vedantam. The Washington Post. May 21, 2006

May 23,2006

Some try ultra-fat diet to combat medical conditions
By Ben Harder. USAToday, May 15, 2006

Linoleic acid supplements change fat distribution
Digestive Week, 2006

Salt chamber treatment seen helpful for asthma patients
Allergy 2006;61:605-610

May 25,2006

Viagra helps women with sexual dysfunction
American Urological Association meeting

ADHD study may renew debate
By Suzanne Sataline. The Wall Street Journal, May 25, 2006

More women say no to menstruation
By Linda A. Johnson. Associated Press. May 22, 2006

May 27,2006

Seizures most common during full moon
Neurology, May 9, 2006

Dr. Julian Whitaker's Health & Healing, Your Definitive Guide to Wellness Medicine
www.drwhitaker.com
800 539-8219

Aging U.S. school buses still fouling air
By Janet Wilson, Los Angeles Times. May 25, 2006

Prince Charles touts traditional cures
By Alexander G. Higgins. Associated Press. May 23, 2006

NIH supplement panel "one-sided", says Natural Health Research Institute
National Nutritional Foods Association

Regular exercise may delay Alzheimer's
Archives of Internal Medicine, May 22, 2006

U.S. study finds no marijuana link to lung cancer
American Thoracic Society

May 30,2006

Doctors in retirement community seeing increase in STD's
www.wftv.com May 27, 2006

Sun protection in a pill?
By Laura Johannes. The Wall Street Journal, May 30, 2006

Cutting carbs can lower cholesterol
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2006

May 31,2006

Low-grade prostate cancer may not require aggressive treatment
Institute of Cancer Research, England

NJ may ban hallucinogenic Salvia
By Beth Defalco, The Associated Press. May 19, 2006

Music eases perception of chronic pain
Journal of Advanced Nursing, May 2006

Potential interactons between warfarin and chamomile products
Address by Dr. Louise Pilote, Montreal General Hospital. louise.pilote@mcgill.ca

Judge rules for compounding pharmacists
www.aapsonline.org

June 1, 2006

Hamptons Diet Cookbook
By Dr. Fred Pescatore, MD
www.hamptonsdiet.com

June 3, 2006

Hot cocoa for healthier skin>
Journal of Nutrition, June 2006

Association between serum folate levels and mental health
Clinical Nutrition, 2006: 25(1): 60-7

Sun bed owner jailed after woman is severely burned
Reuters, June 2, 2006

Antioxidant combo may prevent some migraines
Headache, May 2006

Denmark gives lesbians right to free insemination
Reuters, June 2, 2006

Sleep more important than diet for weight control
American Thoracic Society

High-dose ibuprofen doubles chance of a coronary
British Medical Journal, June 2, 2006

Effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use on the incidence of erectile dysfunction
www.UroToday.com

June 5, 2006

Dark soya sauce healthier than red wine
Professor Barry Haliwell, National University of Singapore. June 5, 2006

Do-it-yourself dentistry in Britain
www.aapsonline.org

Disciplinarian parents have fat kids
Pediatrics, June 2006

Mass Natural
By Michael Pollan. The New York Times. June 4, 2006

June 6, 2006

Rage disorder more common than thought
Archives of General Psychiatry. June, 2006

Teflon makes life easy but is it safe?
Townsend Letter, June 2006. jwill52739@aol.com

Survey: 17 percent at Ivy League schools practice self-abuse
Associated Press, June 5, 2006

The new youth craze: self-mutilation
By Michelle Malkin. www.townhall.com

Is barefoot better? Some athletes say running shoeless benefits body and sole
By Tara Parker-Pope. The Wall Street Journal, June 6, 2006

June 7, 2006

Guest: Stephen Sinatra, MD
Book title: The Sinatra Solution
www.drsinatra.com

June 8, 2006

Consumer Reports rated worst science
www.FishScam.com

Fish safe:FDA
www.fda.gov

Consumer magazine warns against canned tuna
www.ConsumerReports.otg

Doping-human growth hormone is latest bombshell to hit MLB
By Larry Fine. Reuters Health, June 8, 2006

Wendy's cuts most trans fats from fries, chicken
By Brad Dorfman. Reuters Health, June 8, 2006

June 10, 2006

For patients, there's beauty in the ugly truth
Atherosclerosis, April 2006

Lipitor side effects prompt lawsuit
British journal warns that new American cholesterol recommendations are too low
British Medical Journal, June 3, 2006

Red grapefruit lowers cholesterol
J Agric Food Chem, 2006; 54(5):1887-92

High-fat diet doesn't increase skin cancer risk
BMC Cancer, May 30, 2006

Low-carb diets not a threat to bone health
Osteoporosis International, May 24, 2006

June 12, 2006

High-protein diets for hypertension
J Clin Nutr, 2006;83(4):780-7

Eating eggs for breakfast increases satiety and reduces short-term food intake in overweight women
J Clin Nutr, 2005; 24(6):510-5

Sleeping pills may awaken patients in a persistent vegetative state
www.aapsonline.org

Antidepressants may increase diabetes risk
66th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association

June 13, 2006

Compression tights may give runners a lift
International Journal of Sports Medicine, May 2006

Group sues KFC to stop use of unhealthy fat
By Lisa Richwine. Reuters Health. June 13, 2006

Smokers' wrinkles
www.bbcnews.com. June 13, 2006

Coffee may lower alcohol-related liver disease
Archives of Internal Medicine, June 12, 2006

Coffee may not increase risk for heart disease
By Laurie Barclay, MD. www.medscape.com

Drinking coffee makes you more open-minded
European Journal of Social Psychology (DOI:10.1002/ejsp.347)

Antioxidant-rich coffee may have health benefits
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2006

June 14, 2006

My Office is Killing me
By Jeffrey C. May
www.mayindoorair.com

June 15, 2006

The Paleo Diet for Acne
By Loren Cordain, PhD
www.DietaryAcneCure.com

June 17, 2006

New research indicates that natural pine bark extract relieves muscle cramp and pain
www.pycnogenol.com

New study: pine bark extract reduces ADHD symptoms in children
www.pycnogenol.com

Functional chocolate
Decision News Media SAS

American Academy of Pediatrics fights efforts to ban thimerosal
www.aapsonline.org

Strong evidence of lignans' breast cancer protection
European Journal of Cancer Prevention. Vol.15, pp.225-232

Dirty rats healthier than clean ones
By Joseph Hall. Toronto Star, June 17, 2006

Study finds older folks report a higher level of contendedness
Journal of Happiness Studies, June 2006

Folate may alter risk of prostate cancer progression
American Jurnal of Epidemiiology, June 2006

Encouraging results for folic acid cancer prevention
Cancer, June 12, 2006

June 21, 2006

Humane society of the US files action to have foie gras banned in NY
www.hsus.org

Redundancy doubles the risk of heart attack
Occupational and Environmental Medicine from the BMJ, June 2006

Therapy can help stress-related infertility
Sarah Berga, Emory University

New Yorkers suffer from the highest rates of mental distress
The New York Academy of Medicine, June 2006

Therapeutic clowning boosts IVF
www.bbc.co.uk. June 21, 2006

Cutting stress may increase chances of pregnancy
By Ian Sample. The Guardian. June 21, 2006

June 22, 2006

Magnetic device may prevent migraine
Dr. Yousef Mohammad, American Headache Society

Condoms cut risk of virus
By Bonnie Miller Rubin and Judy Peres. Chicago Tribune, June 21, 2006

Testosterone before cardiac stenting prevents inflammation
Int J Cardiol 2006;109:339-343

June 24, 2006

Tart cherry juice decreases symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage
Br J Sports Med. June 21, 2006

Fitness pill for graying set seen in growth hormone
George Merriam, Intl Congress of Neuroendocrinology

Milk thistle may slow lung cancer
J of the National Cancer Institute, June 21, 2006

June 26, 2006

Vitamin Shoppe/Kyolic
Vitamin Shoppe Aged Garlic Extract is the same product as Kyolic Formula 100

Cell phones excite your brain
Annals of Neurology, August 2006

More evidence links pesticides with Parkinson's
Annals of Neurology, July 2006

June 27, 2006

Surgeon general warns of secondhand smoke
By John O'Neil. The New York Times. June 27, 2006

Fat? Scientists are offering 'Top 10' alibis you can use
By Marilyn Marchione. The Associated Press, June 27, 2006

June 28, 2006

Guest: Michael Pollan
Book: The Omnivore's Dilemma
www.michaelpollan.com

June 29, 2006

B vitamins don't keep brains sharp, study finds
The Associated Press, June 29, 2006

X-rays raise breast cancer risk in some women-study
Dr. David Goldgar, University of Utah School of Medicine

Could dogs pose a risk factor for breast cancer?
University of Munich, Germany

July 8, 2006

Breastfeeding may help prevent bedwetting
Pediatrics, July 2006

Do diet drinks get you drunker?
By Amy Paturel, MS, MPH

Marinating meat may cut cholesterol compounds
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 28, 2006

Acetaminophen at recommended doses elevates alanine aminotransferase levels
JAMA. 2006;296:87-93

Omega-3 fatty acid status predicts suicide risk
Am J Psychiatry 2006;163:1100-1102

World's most powerful baby boomer, President George W. Bush, turns 60, the midpoint of the new "middle age"

Bush turns 60 along with other notable baby boomers
www.abcnews.com

July 10, 2006

Fertility experts urge end to "selfish" late motherhood
By Daniel Foggo and Lois Rogers. The New York Times, Sunday Magazine. July 9, 2006

Athletes scheduled to compete in the Accenture Physically Challenged National Championships
www.nyctri.com

Effects of melatonin in age-related macular degeneration
Ann NY Acad Sci. 2005 Dec;1057:384-92

Eating fish helps protect eyesight in old age
Archives of Ophthalmology

July 11, 2006

Taking creatine no advantage to tennis players
British Journal of Sports Medicine, June 2006

Go ask Alice: Mushroom drug is studied anew
By Ron Winslow. The Wall Street Journal. July 11, 2006

July 12, 2006

Living alone is bad for your health
By Lindsay Moss, www.scotsman.com/uk

July 13, 2006

Study shows risk and benefits from Lilly drug
Reuters by Gene Emery: A trial of Eli Lilly's osteoporosis drug Evista found that patients given the treatment had a reduced incidence of bone fractures and breast cancer, but were more likely to suffer fatal strokes and blood clots

July 15, 2006

Commercial cows' milk alters uterus in rats
Int J Cancer 2006;118:2363-2365

Diuretic use implicated gout attacks
J of Rheumatology, July 2006

Increased intake of vitamin K significant impact on hone health
Archives of Internal Medicine (vol 166, pp. 1256-1261)

Study shows pine bark decreases severe chronic venous insufficiency
www.pycnogenol.com

Humidity raises heart attack risk in elderly
Dr. George Giannopoulos, University of Athens

Some women may conceive easier without fertility treatment
The Lancet, July 15, 2006

Goal oriented generation Y-ers push for infertility treatments
By Elizabeth Bernstein, The Wall Street Journal, July 13, 2006

Americans know what they're missing in their diets
Council for Responsible Nutrition

July 18, 2006

Curcumin's cholesterol-lowering mechanism proposed
Decision News Media SAS. July 18, 2006

Sex close to due date may cause spontaneous labor
Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 30, 2006

July 19, 2006

Mark Houston, What Your Doctor May Not Tell you About Hypertension
www.hypertensioninstitute.com

July 20, 2006

Jason Theodosakis
www.drtheo.com

July 22, 2006

Alzheimer's may be tied to high blood pressure
Karolinska Institute, Stockholm Sweden

Tagged sponge beeps if doctors leave it behind
Reuters News Service, July 18, 2006

Obesity is fueling a rise in joint-replacement surgeries
Liz Kowalczyk, The Boston Globe. July 18, 2006

Report finds a heavy toll from medication errors
By Gardiner Harris. The New York Times. July 21, 2006

Most US adults not engaging in strength training
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, July 20, 2006