MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'acids'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174664&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F29%2Fnutritional-supplements-to-treat-adhd-bipolar-depression-empowerplus%2F In this study, only 49 percent of the participants kept providing the researchers data at 6 months — meaning the majority of them dropped out of the study before the 6 months were up! LOCF is generally frowned upon in good research unless there’s a very good rationale for its use. Why? Because research shows that this method gives a biased estimate of the treatment effect and underestimates the variability of the estimated result. In other words, it stacks the deck to demonstrate a treatment’s effectiveness — even when it might not be. It’s a research slight of hand. The bigger problem with this study and most of the studies cited by TrueHope is that they all suffer from significant design problems. All are open-label designs with biased, self-selected samples... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174664 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:45:54 +0100 5174664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997525&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fomega-3-fatty-acids-the-science-behind-their-potential-heart-health-benefits%2F2011.07.03 The Biology of Omega-3 fatty acids: (Just a little science:) When fish, flax-seeds or Brussels sprouts pass through the intestine, pancreatic enzymes transform the fat to free fatty acids. These acids are quickly taken up by the cells. Once in the cell, these fatty acids enter the mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and cytosol–places that you might recall because your mom helped you make a Cell sponge cake in 7th grade Biology. In the cells, the Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, DHA and EPA) exert their healthy influence in three major ways: in the control of chemical messengers; in the flux of ions—cell electricity; in the smoothness and health of the cell membrane. That’s enough about cells. How do these (good) fats help our bodies? Omega-3 fatty acids reduce Inflammation: –Omega-3s ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997525 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:00:49 +0100 4997525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960119&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fare-low-carb-diets-bad-for-the-brain%2F Are low carbohydrate diets bad for the brain? Ketogenic diets (low carbohydrate diets) promote the increased use of ketone bodies–soluble compounds produced by the body when fatty acids are broken down–by the brain. But, is this safe? When examining epileptic children who spend years in ketosis, or the accumulation of higher than normal ketone bodies, there seems to be no negative effect on cognitive function, except fatigue in the beginning stages of the diet (Hale, 2010). In addition, ketogenic diets are used as treatment for some diseases.  Klepper and colleagues (2003) reported that ketogenic diets have been used for decades to treat intractable childhood epileptics, but they can also be used for treating other conditions such as glut 1 deficiency syndrome and pyruvatedehy... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960119 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:58:36 +0100 4960119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952774&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F618111 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently added eight substances to its Report on Carcinogens. The report identifies chemicals and biological agents that may put people at increased risk for cancer. The additions include two known human carcinogens and six substances reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens. Here are the details from the HHS report: Two Known Human Carcinogens Added Aristolochic acids have been shown to cause high rates of bladder or upper urinary tract cancer among individuals with kidney or renal disease who consumed botanical products containing aristolochic acids. Aristolochic acids are a family of acids that occur naturally in some plant species. Despite a warning issued in 2001 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that advised consumers to... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952774 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4952774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693442&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FXZ5qNhmCk58%2F Blisstree’s no enemy of antidepressants when you need them; in fact, some of us are of the opinion that the demise of talk therapy might be good for depressed patients, who seriously just need a psychiatrist to meet their needs. But proponents of functional medicine, like Dr. Mark Hyman, say that attitude isn’t the best approach. Instead of treating depression like a Prozac deficiency, he says, we need to figure out what’s causing our mood shifts (and other chronic symptoms) in the first place. “Just knowing you have depression isn’t helpful,” he said at a recent event hosted by New York City’s Urbanzen Foundation. He and other proponents of functional medicine say that diagnosing patients with a disease doesn’t bring them any closer to a cur... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693442 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:05:22 +0100 4693442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841826&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F27%2Fpathophysiology-of-ucds%2F Ammonia accumulation in urea cycle defects (UCDs) leads to several cellular dysfunctions such as amino acid disturbances and disrupted neurotransmitter signaling (reviewed in Braissant et al, 2010, Mol Genet Metab 100 Suppl 1:S3-S12). Also, the pathophysiology of UCDs does not simply involve ammonia, and this is clinically supported by the fact that specific clinical features are seen in some UCDs and not others (such as hypertension in ASL deficiency, which could be cause by nitric oxide deficiency). Indeed, creatine synthesis in the brain can be altered by either an accumulation or deficiency of arginine (Brosnan et al, 2010, Mol Genet Metab 100 Suppl 1:S49-S52). Philippe Campeau (Source: The OMMBID Blog) The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841826 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:20:47 +0100 4841826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592603&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FZRKz5wkNGdM%2F Author and mental health expert Therese Borchard People who’ve read only the first part of my book, Beyond Blue, often categorize me as being “anti-med” or a “psychiatrist-hater,” because in the early chapters I describe the arduous journey through hell and back trying to find a doctor who could properly treat me. The first six failed miserably. Especially the one whom I dubbed “Pharma King” because his toxic cocktail of 16 or so pills a day nearly killed me. That was in addition to the Ativan he told me to pop every hour if I was feeling anxious, even though I had disclosed to him a history of substance abuse. When people talk about overmedication in this country with respect to depression and anxiety – and this topic comes up a few times a week – I understand where ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592603 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:40:08 +0100 4592603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507485&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FT5wS26E3xi0%2F Therese Borchard This is author Therese Borchard’s debut post for Blisstree, and we’re happy to announce that she’ll be blogging for us on a weekly basis about all kinds of mental health, depression, and therapy issues. Have a question for Therese? Leave it in our comments section, below. I admit it: I am one skeptical chick when it comes to health solutions, because I read so many self-help books a week that my bookshelves can no longer hold their weight. I’ve spent close to $40,000 on therapy, outpatient treatment programs, and psych visits. I’ve also explored almost every single alternative health treatment on the market today, from acupuncture to expensive Chinese herbs. I spend an incredible amount of time each day pursuing good emotional and physical hea... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507485 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:30:28 +0100 4507485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305112&cid=t_112608_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2FAKUTLpy0n0M%2F Aarghh! (he said, moaning in frustration…)  I realize that it isn’t so much anger that shortens our lives as much as the repression of that anger—so pardon my venting!  I just finished an appointment with a patient who described something that is all too common, and that really makes my blood boil. I’ve seen ‘Tom’ in my practice for about three years, since he presented with severe heroin addiction.  He once made good money working in the financial industry, but was reduced by addiction to a shadow of his former self.  He had infections in his arms from using needles, to the point of being in danger of losing one of his arms because of destruction of the limb’s blood supply.  He had tried stopping dozens of times without success, having only several ‘clean days’ in a... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305112 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:27:41 +0100 4305112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162964&cid=t_112608_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FkCVpsNC0GWk%2F Check out this post about some possible benefits of omega-3s by Catherine Donaldson-Evans at AOL Health. Following a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may cut your risk of getting gum disease, according to a study by researchers at Harvard. The top food source of omega-3s is fish. Fish oil supplements are also high in the beneficial fatty acids. Severe gum disease, called periodontitis, happens when the gums become badly inflamed after bacteria builds up. In its advanced stages, the condition can cause receding gums, as well as tooth and bone loss. Omega-3s are known to be anti-inflammatory agents. “The bacteria involved (in periodontitis) seem to need inflammation to grow,” lead author Dr. Kenneth J. Mukamal of Harvard Medical School told Reuters Health. “Indeed, anti-in... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162964 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 22:31:01 +0100 4162964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134290&cid=t_112608_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F310%2Ftop-3-skincare-botanicals-and-where-to-get-them%2F Here’s a look at some of the skincare botanicals and what they are good for.  Plants have always provided the nutrients people need to stay healthy.  Many of those nutrients are particularly important for protecting and/or improving the skin’s health and beauty. The Nutrient Vitamin E Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant that prevents free radical damage, one of the causes of cellular aging.  It is one of the nutrients often missing in the diets of acne sufferers.  Topical applications are beneficial for reducing age spots and healing other blemishes.  Regular use of creams containing it may also prevent age spots from forming. The Sources Grape seed oil, wakame kelp and Shea butter are all botanical sources of vitamin E.  Grape seed oil has proven to be particularly beneficial ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134290 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:23:58 +0100 4134290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133996&cid=t_112608_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FkpHZTmkOT-E%2F This study suggests that taking DHA supplements after Alzheimer’s diagnosis is not helpful. Prior evidence shows that omega-3 consumption (especially DHA) long before the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms reduces the risk of developing the disease. Indeed, several studies have shown that eating fish (the primary source in our diet of omega-3 fatty acids) is associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline or dementia. The authors of the JAMA study also speculate that DHA supplements could be used as a treatment for people who have not yet been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but are already developing dementia pathology in their brain: “Individuals intermediate between healthy aging and dementia, such as those with mild cognitive impairment, might derive benefit from DHA supplementation,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133996 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:00:19 +0100 4133996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055889&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1340 This study concludes that sapropterin results in increased stability of blood phenylalanine levels in BH4-responsive PKU. Sapropterin therapy increases stability of blood phenylalanine levels in patients with BH4-responsive phenylketonuria (PKU). Burton et al. Mol Genet Metab. 2010 Oct-Nov;101(2-3):110-4. Epub 2010 Jun 27. posted by Yannis Trakadis   (Source: The OMMBID Blog) The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055889 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:56:19 +0100 4055889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999123&cid=t_112608_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FnOfXftJe7Tc%2F I recently reported on an intriguing study examining the impact of an herbal treatment for youth with ADHD. Results from this randomized-controlled trial were quite promising and consistent with the idea that some individuals with ADHD have deficiencies in essential nutrients that compromise healthy brain development and result in ADHD symptoms. This idea has sparked the long-standing debate about whether dietary factors play an important role in the development of ADHD, at least for some children, and led to many studies of this issue. Although results of these studies elude any simple conclusions, dietary factors do appear to contribute to ADHD symptoms in some individuals. Some have argued that research on the relationship between diet and ADHD is more important than ever because the di... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999123 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:11:04 +0100 3999123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938421&cid=t_112608_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FncOsKc_7GXs%2F Many parents, health care professionals, and educators agree that there is a pressing need to develop effective treatments for ADHD to complement or substitute for traditional medication and behavior therapy approaches. This is because such treatments do not work for everyone, important difficulties often remain even when these treatments are effective, and evidence for the long-term benefits of these treatments remains less compelling than one would like. In addition, in the case of medication treatment, some individuals experience intolerable side effects and many have concerns about taking ADHD medication for an extended period. One alternative approach to treating ADHD has relied on the use of Compound Herbal Preparations (CHP) derived from traditional Chinese medicine. Practitioners o... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938421 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:05:56 +0100 3938421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933115&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2F8-tips-for-improving-your-memory%2F Improving your memory is easier than it sounds. Most of think of our memory as something static and unchanging. But it’s not — you can improve your memory just as you can improve your math or foreign language skills, simply by practicing a few tried and true memory building exercises. There are two kinds of memory — short-term and long-term. Short-term memory is the kind of memory our brain uses to store small pieces of information needed right away, like someone’s name when you meet for the first time. Research has demonstrated that short-term memory’s capacity is about seven pieces of information. After that, something has to go. Long-term memory is for things you don’t need to remember this instant. When you study for a test or exam, that’s long... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933115 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:18:39 +0100 3933115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808651&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwill-changing-your-lifestyle-cure-your-depression%2F photo: Thinkstock Dr. Steve Ilardi, a clinical psychologist, is convinced that rather than taking drugs, people who suffer from depression should just change their lifestyles. He claims that by eating foods rich in omega-3s, getting enough sun and sleep, exercising regularly, and doing something meaningful with their time, people will be cured of their depression. We’re not convinced. Some people have chemical imbalances that require medical attention, often in the form of antidepressants. If a little sun and fun were all it took to cure people of debilitating depression, then it probably wouldn’t be so hard for millions of people to live with. via Natural News Post from: BlissTree Will Changing Your Lifestyle Cure Your Depression? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808651 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:28:04 +0100 3808651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746704&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fskin-sensitivity-foods-that-make-you-burn%2F Unfortunately, skin care in the sun isn’t as simple as slapping on some SPF and reapplying as the day wears on. Food, creams, and medications all can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Check out this CBS clip on things that make sunburn worse. But don’t freak out when you see the margarita among the forbidden foods — it’s only bad if you rub it directly onto your skin. Which we don’t do that often – on purpose, anyway. via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Skin Sensitivity: Foods That Make You Burn (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746704 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:33:22 +0100 3746704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733308&cid=t_112608_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F211%2Fbest-wrinkle-cream-ingredients-to-look-for-and-others-to-stay-away-from%2F What will you find in the best eye wrinkle cream?  Which ingredients should be avoided?  You’ll find the answers here. If you read a few online reviews, you will see that some people have terrible adverse reactions to these products.  The reactions include extreme redness, swelling, itching and irritated eyes.  Those reactions can be avoided if you avoid certain ingredients used in wrinkle creams. Paraffin wax is one to avoid.  I’m not sure why cosmetic companies include this ingredient in serums to be used around the eyes.  It is too thick and hard to apply.  But, it is included in some of the big brand named products. Artificial preservatives and added fragrances should be avoided in all cases, regardless of where the product is to be applied.  They are the most common causes... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733308 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:10:25 +0100 3733308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721981&cid=t_112608_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F191%2Fnatural-advantage-skin-care-products-review%2F Natural Advantage skin care products are available direct from the manufacturer and through numerous retailers.  Are they the right choice for fighting wrinkles and other signs of aging?  Let’s take a look at the ingredients. The daily moisturizer has an SPF rating of 15.  It contains alpha hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids have been included in anti-aging products for years.  There’s nothing “new” about them. While they may be beneficial in some ways, they can also cause irritation.  There are more advanced ingredients on the market. The SPF rating of 15 is something that has been recommended for protecting against sun damage.  There are many controversies surrounding regular sunscreen use.  You will have to decide if it is the right choice for you.  There are alternative... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721981 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:18:31 +0100 3721981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3691132&cid=t_112608_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F23%2Ffructose-and-trans-fatty-acids-implicated-in-%25e2%2580%2598fatty-liver%25e2%2580%2599-and-liver-damage%2F ‘Fatty liver’, as it’s name suggests, is a condition characterised by the deposition of fat in the liver. Fatty liver has for a long time know to potentially have its roots in the overconsumption of alcohol. However, increasingly doctors are seeing individuals who have fatty liver where alcohol does not appear to be the causative [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3691132 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:46:49 +0100 3691132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676921&cid=t_112608_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F18%2Ffood-companies-that-put-trans-fats-in-food-may-be-breaking-the-law%2F Common sense dictates that fats found naturally in the diet that we’ve been eating for hundreds of thousands of years and have therefore evolved to eat and unlikely to be detrimental to health. For instance, saturated fat (a primal foodstuff if there ever was one) turns out not to have the heart-stopping properties we’ve been [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676921 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:43:46 +0100 3676921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625797&cid=t_112608_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F143%2Fskin-peels-with-citric-malic-lactic-hydroxy-and-glycolic-acids%2F Skin peels are offered by spas, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons.  A mild chemical peel can be purchased over the counter.  Here’s a look at the different ingredients and what they can do for you. Citric Acids Citric acids can be derived from any citrus fruit.  Limes, lemons, oranges and pineapples are commonly used in skincare products, especially daily cleansers. While the mild acids will not provide a significant improvement after a single application, when used on a daily basis they may provide a gradual improvement.  They work to break up excessive oil and dead skin cells, which is beneficial for whiteheads, blackheads and acne prevention. Lactic and Malic Acid Many of the over-the-counter exfoliants contain a combination of citric, lactic and malic acids.  Lactic acid may ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625797 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:40:45 +0100 3625797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449202&cid=t_112608_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F07%2Fis-eating-less-saturated-fat-and-more-carb-good-for-the-heart-actually-the-reverse-may-be-true%2F If you want to cut your risk of heart disease, reduce intake of saturated fat and eat more carbohydrate. That’s what most doctors, dieticians and Governments would have us believe. So it must be true, right? It’s a message we’ve heard a thousand times, so surely is based on sound science? So what does happen when [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449202 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:28:30 +0100 3449202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100866&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fdha_component_of_omega3_boosts_nervous_sytem.htm Deficiencies may factor into mental illnesses American Psychological Association The omega-3 essential fatty acids commonly found in fatty fish and algae help animals avoid sensory overload, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The finding connects low omega-3s to the information-processing problems found in people with schizophrenia; bipolar, obsessive-compulsive, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders; Huntington's disease; and other afflictions of the nervous system. The study, reported in the journal Behavioral Neuroscience, provides more evidence that fish is brain food. The key finding was that two omega-3 fatty acids - docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) - appear to be most useful in the nervous system, maybe by mai... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100866 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:48:00 +0100 3100866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063299&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F06%2F10-reasons-i-quit-smoking%2F You’re almost there. You want to quit. In fact, 80 percent of your brain is sure you can. But 20 percent insists that you can’t. How do you make it over to the other side without falling SPLAT on your face? Do this. Make a list. Of ten reasons you should quit. Here’s mine. 1. Smoking Made Me Sick For real. Within a few minutes of inhaling a few cigarettes, my throat would start to tickle and my head would begin hurt. The day after a binge, I’d wake up with a nasty cold that kept me in bed when I had a million things to do. Smoking shrinks your blood vessels, clogs up your lungs, and wears down your immune system. Your body is less able to fight off bacteria and viruses, so, yes, you get sick. And there’s of course the lung cancer and increased chances of heart... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063299 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:30:28 +0100 3063299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912267&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fomega3_supplements_fail_to_improve_antidepressant_effective.htm Jim Dryden - JAMA Contrary to the findings of some studies, new research indicates that augmenting antidepressant therapy with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement does not result in improvement in levels of depression in patients with coronary heart disease, according to a study in the October 21 issue of JAMA. "Low dietary intake and low serum or red blood cell levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with depression in patients with and without coronary heart disease (CHD) and with an increased risk for cardiac mortality," according to background information in the article. "In depressed psychiatric patients who are otherwise medically well, some studies have indicated that augmentation with omega-3 fatty acids dramatically improves the efficacy of antidepressants." Robert M. Carney, Ph... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912267 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:14:00 +0100 2912267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691564&cid=t_112608_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FLmpGi1vsvDg%2F How many times have we heard about omega-3 fatty acids? All the time, right? It gets so that when you hear about how great they are, you kind of ignore the information. But several research studies not only talk about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for prevention of heart disease, they also talk about how beneficial they are in treating it. That’s huge. One study says that omegas “help in therapy for a number of conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, heart attack, atherosclerosis and heart failure.” When you think about the damage done to your body during heart disease, this news is truly fabulous. It means that it’s never too late to be better heart healthy. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Cardiac Trea... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691564 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:21:13 +0100 2691564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594468&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fwcbp_2009_omega3_supplements_provide_mixed_results_as_anti.htm Jill Stein July 8, 2009 (Paris, France) - While omega-3 supplements are only nominally better than placebo as a treatment for major depression, they provide significant benefit in depressed patients without comorbid anxiety. In addition, the supplements are well tolerated, according to results of the Omega-3D trial reported here at the 9th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry (WCBP). "We believe our findings are important because depressed patients without comorbid anxiety disorder account for about half of all depressed patients," Francois Lesperance, MD, professor of psychiatry at the University of Montreal, in Quebec, told Medscape Psychiatry. More...      (Medscape - Free registration may be required to view) Medscape Medical News © 2009 Medscape, LLC (Source: L... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594468 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:39:00 +0100 2594468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584213&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F09%2F6-steps-for-beating-depression%2F This study–along with a handful of others like it–suggests that omega-3s may be among the most effective antidepressant substances ever discovered. 2. Engaged Activity According to Ilardi, engaged activity keeps us from ruminating, and ruminating causes depression. I understand his logic, and he is right that we are more isolated now in our lifestyle than even 10 years ago because technology allows us to do our jobs individually. Says Ilardi: The biggest risk factor for rumination is simply spending time alone, something Americans now do all the time. When you’re interacting with another person, your mind just doesn’t have a chance to dwell on repetitive negative thoughts. But, really, any sort of engaged activity can work to interrupt rumination. It can even be som... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584213 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:49:20 +0100 2584213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469578&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fomega3_fatty_acids_may_prevent_coronary_disease_linked_depr.htm Depression is an established risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease in healthy patients and for adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with existing disease. Dietary factors resulting in lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids not only increase coronary heart disease risk, but may also be involved in the pathophysiology of depression. Researchers in Indian and Pakistan measured red blood cell levels of two omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in fasting venous blood samples using capillary gas chromatography to measure the fatty acid composition of red blood cell membranes, and assessed depressive symptoms in a cross-sectional study of 987 adults with coronary heart disease. They assessed current depression using the 9-item Pat... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469578 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:15:00 +0100 2469578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452664&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fcan_embracing_your_primitive_nature_fight_depression.htm Brendan M. Lynch He doesn't care for the term "caveman therapy." But Stephen Ilardi, associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Kansas, has turned to our hunter-gatherer ancestors for clues about how to best combat major depressive disorder. Further, Ilardi fingers our modern, industrialized lifestyle as the key culprit behind the burgeoning depression epidemic, which continues to worsen despite decades of sharp increases in pharmaceutical consumption. "A century ago, according to the best epidemiological evidence we have, the lifetime rate of depressive illness in the U.S. was about 1 percent," said Ilardi. "The rate now stands at 23 percent. So we've had roughly a 20-fold increase over the course of a century. Since World War II there's been roughly a 10-fold increas... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452664 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:59:00 +0100 2452664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415558&cid=t_112608_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Ffatty-acids-and-fishy-questions%2F While valid debates rage over declining fish stocks, where should consumers look to find omega-3s? From 2Canada.com: It’s been a controversial couple of weeks for our friends from the deep blue sea. Two weeks ago, the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association published an analysis that not only called into question the purported benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but also criticized the use of fish oils as ecologically unsustainable. Just days later, the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) issued a research summary confirming that omega-3s from plant sources such as flaxseed cannot be converted efficiently enough in the human body to offer any significant benefit, making marine sources of omega-3s our best bet for fighting disease. Unfortunately, th... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415558 Sun, 17 May 2009 19:54:00 +0100 2415558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405381&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fomega3_fatty_acids_and_mood_disorders_integrative_treatmen.htm Psychiatry Weekly 2009 May 11;4(1)Freeman M. Staff Psychiatrist, Massachusetts General Hospital; Lecturer, Harvard Medical School The class of "natural" nonpharmacologic treatments in psychiatry-omega-3 fatty acids, St. John's wort, etc.-is probably best described as "integrative," although the term "complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)" is more widely recognized. Complementary approaches generally refer to those that would not be considered mainstream or conventional but would be consistent with general concepts of Western medicine. Alternative approaches are usually considered outside traditional Western conceptual frameworks. More... © 2009 Psychiatry Weekly, LLC (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405381 Tue, 12 May 2009 08:32:00 +0100 2405381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406154&cid=t_112608_149_f&fid=35784&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheChemBlog%2F%7E3%2Fyp3zHwUuqsw%2F So… I have to ask.  What the f.?  Seriously.  30% of respondents thought tetrabutylammonium acetate was an acid? Seriously?  Are you f.ing kidding me?  Granted, the pH meter said it was an acid, but… NO.  NO.  BAD.  You get an F.  pH meters lie all the time.  They are electrodes filled with solutions of LIES (and potassium nitrate). Let’s talk about organic bases for a second here.  If I asked you if Sodium Acetate was an acid, you’d say… no.  Right?  Of course you would.  That’s just logical.  The conjugate acid to sodium acetate is acetic acid (consequently the same conjugate acid of TBA acetate), so even in your most delirious state of sloppy retardation, you could at least look at the molecule, see it has no f.ing protons or empty orbi... The Chem Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406154 Sun, 10 May 2009 17:45:39 +0100 2406154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381153&cid=t_112608_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsuboxonetalkzone.com%2F%3Ffeed%3Drss A question from a reader: I had a very serious back injury and was prescribed pain medications for this and it snowballed from there. I went from taking percocet for pain as prescribed to stealing oxycontin and crushing it whole just to stay out of withdrawal in a matter of a couple years. While I never injected or snorted anything, I feel my addiction was just as serious as a heroine abuser. I was also never caught at work or luckily in any legal trouble. But, I lost friends and family and most of all my self esteem and my health began to deteriorate. I looked in the mirror one day and completely broke down when I saw what I had become.  I am now beginning my journey to recovery which is much harder than I had ever imagined. I am trying to do it the natural way. While I find suboxone to ... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381153 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:26:39 +0100 2381153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349077&cid=t_112608_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Ffish-oil-protects-against-diseases-like-parkinsons%2F Dr. Perlmutter’s comment: This research lends further support for our long held recommendations for the use of DHA as a brain protective supplement. From ScienceDaily.com: Dr. Nicolas Bazan, Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence, Boyd Professor, and Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair of Retinal Degenerative Diseases Research at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, will present new research findings showing that an omega three fatty acid in the diet protects brain cells by preventing the misfolding of a protein resulting from a gene mutation in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Huntington’s. He will present these findings for the first time on April 19, 2009 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Nouvelle C Room, at the American Societ... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349077 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:34:02 +0100 2349077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321724&cid=t_112608_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fnext-generation-interferons-for-ms%2F Oral drugs are the hottest topic among people living with multiple sclerosis.  We are all tired of daily, weekly injections (sometimes thrice weekly!), monthly or quarterly infusions.  “If only a pill for this” seems to be a mantra. The thing is: no drug is without potential (and in the case of MS, serious) side effects. Then you may ask, “what about the people who are stable on their current meds?”  If you are doing “well” on your current drugs, is it even a good idea to switch for the simple reason of convenience? I attended a meeting a few weeks ago where I learned about the next generation of “injectables” and it seems pretty interesting. This particular drug was a new version of the Interferon Beta drugs.  Unlike the current formulat... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321724 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:02:41 +0100 2321724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2295346&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1295 This article highlights the importance of investigating for possible deletions when mutations are not found for genetic disorders. Good reading, Philippe Campeau (Source: The OMMBID Blog) The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2295346 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:16:04 +0100 2295346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216533&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F25%2Fgreen-foods-for-your-mental-health%2F Midweek Mental Greening In these times of uber eco-consciousness, lots of people are more willing than ever to grab a tree and give it a squeeze. Many of us have accepted that bottled water is rarely the best option, public transportation beats a gas-guzzling SUV, and recycling is just plain responsible. Of course, not everyone’s on board with practicing environmentally friendly manners, and you can find some of the most biting controversy when you eavesdrop on a brawl conversation between a vegetarian and a meat eater. That’s right — these two groups argue about more than just animal rights and health concerns. On one hand, some people believe a vegetarian diet is actually “greener” for the planet (and yes, this is where global warming makes its re-entrance). E Magazine offe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216533 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:30:44 +0100 2216533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2163845&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flinkblog%2Fjump%2F%3Fi%3D508443 The February issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter explains some health benefits of this diet supplement and ways to overcome the occasional fishy aftertaste. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2163845 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:53:00 +0100 2163845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2141568&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fomega3s_ease_menopause_related_depression.htm This study by Université Laval researchers corrects this situation with regard to marine-sourced omega-3s. Lucas M, Asselin G, Mérette C, Poulin MJ, Dodin S. Ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid for the treatment of psychological distress and depressive symptoms in middle-aged women: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2009 Feb;89:641-651   [Abstract] (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2141568 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:00 +0100 2141568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101265&cid=t_112608_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FwE2IIeOUjXA%2F Keri Glassman, a registered dietician on CBS News Early Show stated that more people are turning to (functional foods). These foods are fortified with natural substances that make them work better for our over-all health. For instance calcium is naturally found in milk and milk products, but when you add orange juice you fortify them. When you are eating foods that are heart healthy such as nuts, fish, fruits and vegetables that can be fortified with other foods that you enjoy it is considered a bonus. The three food groups that were disguised on the program were omega 3 fatty acids, plant sterols and calcium.    You can find the full content for this article by clicking on CBS Early Show. Tags: calaium, fortified natural substances, Functional foods, heart healthy, omega-3... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101265 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:51:00 +0100 2101265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883519&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__acute_coronary_syndrome_patients_with_depression_.htm Conclusion: We found an inverse relationship between the n-3 index and the prevalence of depressive symptoms in patients with ACS. Therefore, this study supports the hypothesis that reduced n-3 FA tissue levels are a common and potentially modifiable link between depression and adverse CV outcomes. Source... © 2008 American Psychosomatic Society (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883519 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:48:00 +0100 1883519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382515&cid=t_112608_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F04%2Feating-fish-may-explain-very-low-levels-of-heart-disease-in-japan%2F Consuming large quantities of fish loaded with omega-3 fatty acids may explain low levels of heart disease in Japan, according to a study led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. The study also found that third- and fourth-generation Japanese Americans had similar or even higher levels of atherosclerosis, or hardening of [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382515 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:50:14 +0100 2382515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1658208&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__omega3_fatty_acids_and_supportive_psychotherapy_.htm Conclusions: There was no significant difference between omega-3 fatty acids and placebo in this study in which all participants received supportive psychotherapy. The manualized supportive psychotherapy warrants further study. The low intake of dietary omega-3 fatty acids among participants is of concern, in consideration of the widely established health advantages in utero and in infants. Source... Copyright © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1658208 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:14:00 +0100 1658208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625648&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1286 This study performed by 8 US sites included 183 patients. The data was obtained by interviews, physical examinations, neuropsychological testing and laboratory analyses. OTC deficiency was the most frequent condition. 39% of all patients had intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more details on this very useful cross-sectional study, please refer to: Mol Genet Metab. 2008 Aug;94(4):397-402. Epub 2008 Jun 17. Cross-sectional multicenter study of patients with urea cycle disorders in the United States. Tuchman M, Lee B, Lichter-Konecki U, Summar ML, Yudkoff M, Cederbaum SD, Kerr DS, Diaz GA, Seashore MR, Lee HS, McCarter RJ, Krischer JP, Batshaw ML; Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium of the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network. Thank you very much in advance for your contribution... The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625648 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:54:53 +0100 1625648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618138&cid=t_112608_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F334633287%2F I found this a bit interesting… Trans-fatty acids have been the topic of a lot of negative health news, but a new dietary study in rats suggests that trans-fats do not increase the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes, which may ease at least one area of concern. This shows that our muscles can utilize the trans fats and that they will not put a person at higher risk for diabetes. To read more… Tags: Diabetes, diet, heart-disease, insulin resistance, nutrition, risk for diabetes, trans-fats, trans-fatty acidsShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618138 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:36:11 +0100 1618138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1615959&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F12%2Fwho-knew-the-word-shrimp-could-be-identified-as-sexy%2F Image details: Shrimp cocktail served by picapp.com Shrimp equals sexy? Pfffft! Or so you say… Actually, shrimp (along with walnuts, leafy greens and other foods bursting with omega-3 fatty acids) can help boost your libido. Why? They increase the production of dopamine, which enhances pleasure. And generally, enhanced pleasure is a darn good thing, no? This, my friends, was your very simple Sexbolt Saturday Happy Living Tip. Now, off you go to Red Lobster or your seafood joint of choice. Don’t forget to add the salad! Tags: Fish, Natural Sexual Enhancements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, SexShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1615959 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:37:40 +0100 1615959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603391&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fsome_foods_can_improve_your_mental_health_and_your_grandkid.htm This study was also conducted with 394 children in Indonesia. The results showed higher test scores for boys and girls in Australia, but only for girls in Indonesia. Getting omega-3 fatty acids from food rather than from capsule supplements can be more beneficial, providing additional nutrients, Gómez-Pinilla said. Scientists are learning which omega-3 fatty acids seem to be especially important. One is docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, which is abundant in salmon. DHA, which reduces oxidative stress and enhances synaptic plasticity and learning and memory, is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid in cell membranes in the brain. "The brain and the body are deficient in the machinery to make DHA; it has to come through our diet," said Gómez-Pinilla, who was born and raised in salmo... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603391 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:30:00 +0100 1603391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575628&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Ftreating_psychiatric_disorders__something_smells_fishy.htm By Jennifer Gibson, PharmD Could the treatment of psychiatric and mood disorders be as simple as eating more fish? Fish oil contains, specifically docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which are known to have positive cardiovascular outcomes. Fish oil intake, through diet or supplementation, has noteworthy effects on lowering total cholesterol, lowering LDL ("bad" cholesterol), and increasing HDL ("good" cholesterol). In addition to the cardiovascular benefits of fish oil, there may be neurological, psychiatric, and emotional benefits, as well. More... Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation (GNIF). All Rights Reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575628 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:46:00 +0100 1575628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192703&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fomega-3s-may-be-good-weight-loss-aid.html Here is some good news if you're trying to cut calories, but need help keeping hunger pains away. A new study has found that when overweight people supplement their restricted diet with omega-3 fatty acids, they feel fuller longer.The research, published in the journal Appetite, compared two groups of overweight volunteers. While both groups were randomly assigned a calorie-restricted, balanced diet, one group was given 260 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per day while the other groups was given 1300 mg.The participants' appetites were tested during the last two weeks of the eight-week study. Researchers found that the group supplementing their diets with the higher dosage of omega-3s had fewer hunger sensations both immediately following a meal and two hours later."The most important finding of... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192703 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:00 +0100 2192703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472670&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fomega3_may_ease_depression_during_pregnancy.htm By Michelle Rizzo NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For pregnant women diagnosed with major depressive disorder, treatment with omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce depressive symptoms, according to the findings of a small clinical trial. More... &copy2008 Reuters (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472670 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:14:00 +0100 1472670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1400741&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_fatty_acids_and_oxidative_stress_in_psychiatric_d.htm Conclusion: Most psychiatric disorders are associated with increased oxidative stress. Patients suffering from that subgroup of these psychiatric disorders in which there is increased lipid peroxidation might therefore benefit from fatty acid supplementation (preferably with the inclusion of an antioxidant-rich diet) while patients suffering from all these psychiatric disorders might benefit from a change to a whole-food plant-based diet devoid of refined carbohydrate products. Source + Full article... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1400741 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:07:00 +0100 1400741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1378041&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_comparison_of_therapeutic_effects_of_omega3_fatty.htm Conclusions: In the present 8 week trial EPA and fluoxetine had equal therapeutic effects in major depressive disorder. EPA + fluoxetine combination was superior to either of them alone. Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1378041 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:10:00 +0100 1378041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1371918&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F14%2Frandom-fact-of-the-day-stress-does-cause-gray-hair%2F Just the news you wanted to hear to start your week, right? Sorry, but it’s true. Stress can, in fact, cause your hair to gray. Why? Stress hormones like cortisol can mess with melanocytes (simply, hair cells). Suddenly, the cells have trouble surviving and/or producing the pigment that keeps your hair its original color. Hence, those pigments disappear and out pops a gray (or white) hair. Naturally, controlling stress is a good defense in this type of situation, but that might not always be possible. Eating foods rich in the amino acids lysine and arginine can help provide a drop in stress, however, so if you’re feeling a bit on edge, grab some peanuts and a carton of yogurt. These superfoods can get you halfway to the recommended 3 grams of lysine and arginine that Slovakian... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1371918 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:13:59 +0100 1371918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1271850&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F244491118%2F All amino acids are “left handed” (Image courtesy of www.answersingenesis.com)  Scientists have long known that most compounds in living things exist in mirror-image forms. The two forms are like hands; one is a mirror reflection of the other. They are different, cannot be superimposed, yet identical in their parts. When scientists synthesize these molecules in the laboratory, half of a sample turns out to be “left-handed” and the other half “right-handed.” But amino acids, which are the building blocks of terrestrial proteins, are all “left-handed,” while the sugars of DNA and RNA are “right-handed”. Years ago Arizona State University’s Sandra Pizzarello and professor emeritus John Cronin analyzed amino acids from the Mur... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1271850 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:21:01 +0100 1271850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1192958&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F226993486%2F Perhaps the formula industry never heard the phrase, “Don’t mess with Mother Nature.” In an attempt to market artificial milk as “closer to breast milk” and “closest to human milk,” forrmula companies developed DHA and ARA fatty acid additives. Those additives are made from fermented algae and fungus, and require the use of hexane (a neurotoxin) in the manufacturing process. Now the Cornucopia Institute has released a report detailing the 98 complaints filed with the FDA by parents and physicians who observed adverse reactions in infants fed the DHA/ARA formula. The complaints involved cases of diarrhea, vomiting, severe dehydration, and seizures. The Cornucopia Institute and the National Alliance for Breastfeeding Action have petitioned the FDA to... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1192958 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:24:20 +0100 1192958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146215&cid=t_112608_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Frenegadeneurologist.com%2Ffish-oil-may-help-prevent-alzheimers%2F Omega-3 fatty acid boosts protein that destroys brain plaques, study finds From HealthDay The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil might play an important role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a research team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Publishing in the Dec. 26 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience, the scientists demonstrated that the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) increases the production of LR11, a protein that is found at reduced levels in Alzheimer’s patients. LR11 is known to destroy the protein that forms the plaques associated with the disease, the researchers explained. The plaques are actually a buildup of a protein called beta amyloid, which is thought to be toxic to brain cells. Higher levels of LR11 prevent th... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146215 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:55:39 +0100 1146215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1106239&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1113 Pediatr Neurol. 2007 Jul;37(1):47-50. 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme a lyase deficiency with reversible white matter changes after treatment. Zafeiriou DI, Vargiami E, Mayapetek E, Augoustidou-Savvopoulou P, Mitchell GA.   In this paper, the authors describe a patient with HMG-CoA Lyase deficiency. He initially presented at 8 months with seizures during a gastroenteritis; he had hepatomegaly and elevated liver enzymes. Urine organic acids and plasma acylcarnitine profile were consistent with 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme a lyase deficiency. White matter changes were noted, but these normalized with initiation of a leucine-restricted diet. 12 months later, he was developmentaly normal.   Thank you very much in advance for your contributions to this blog (Click on login to regi... The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1106239 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:29:34 +0100 1106239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079740&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1111 Chantale Langlois, Rossana Jorquera, Diana Orejuela, Anne Bergeron, Milton J. Finegold, William J. Rhead and Robert M. Tanguay, Rescue from neonatal death in the murine model of hereditary tyrosinemia by glutathione monoethylester and vitamin C treatment, Molecular Genetics and MetabolismIn Press, Corrected Proof, , Available online 26 November 2007. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WNG-4R70K78-2/2/86c9b26444612b49174abacbbe922884) In this article, the authors describe the administration of antioxidants to a mouse model of tyrosinemia type 1. The treatment prevented neonatal death, but the disease still progressed in the mice. Perhaps antioxidants could be used in the future in conjunction with NTBC, if further experiments in mice show that combination therapy decreases the ... The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079740 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:07:14 +0100 1079740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1036926&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1104 This study by Salt Lake City investigators looks at a new noninvasive method to measure phenylalanine, by skin iontophoretic extraction.   J Inherit Metab Dis. 2007 Oct 5; [Epub ahead of print] Noninvasive measurement of phenylalanine by iontophoretic extraction in patients with phenylketonuria. Longo N, Li SK, Yan G, Kochambilli RP, Papangkorn K, Berglund D, Ghanem AH, Ashurst CL, Ernst SL, Pasquali M, Higuchi WI.   Thank you very much in advance for your contributions to this blog (Click on login to register and post a comment). Click this link to see the most recent online abstracts of major genetics journals. Philippe Campeau, MD Resident in Medical Genetics at McGill University OMMBID Blog Administrator (Source: The OMMBID Blog) The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1036926 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:52:08 +0100 1036926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1025468&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_depressed_mood_and_dietary_fish_intake.htm J Affect Disord. 2007 Dec;104(1-3):217-223. Depressed mood and dietary fish intake: Direct relationship or indirect relationship as a result of diet and lifestyle? Appleton KM, Woodside JV, Yarnell JW, Arveiler D, Haas B, Amouyel P, Montaye M, Ferrières J, Ruidavets JB, Ducimetiere P, Bingham A, Evans A; for the PRIME Study Group. School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, 18-30 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5BP, United Kingdom; School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen's University Belfast, BT12 6BJ, United Kingdom; The Strasbourg MONICA Project, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, EA1801, Strasbourg, France; The Lille Monica Project, INSERM U744, Lille, France eThe Toulouse MONICA Project, INSERM U558, Toulouse, France; The Coordinating Center, INSERM U780, Hôpita... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1025468 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:44:00 +0100 1025468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939935&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fsomething_fishy_on_food_labels.htm Many scientists believe that omega-3 fatty acids, found mostly in fish, can prevent heart disease, so it's no wonder these fats are being added to all kinds of products. But before you buy the latest omega-3 wonder food, check the label. Some contain a version of the nutrient that may not do you much good at all. More... Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939935 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:02:00 +0100 939935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939936&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Flinkblog%2Fjump%2F%3Fi%3D499000 A t fi rst, the omega-3 fats in fi sh oil were only supposed to prevent sudden death heart attacks. But in the last few years, experts have looked at omega-3s and asthma, cancer, the aging brain, dementia, neurological diseases, diabetes, infl ammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease, lupus, osteoporosis, eye health, mental health, and more. From the Nutrition Action Healthletter, a publication of the Center for Science in the Public Interest - http://www.cspinet.org/nah/index.htm (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939936 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:26:00 +0100 939936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=883858&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_omega3_fatty_acids_as_treatments_for_mental_illn_1.htm Conclusions: While it is not currently possible to recommend omega-3 PUFA as either mono- or adjunctive-therapy in any mental illness, the available evidence is strong enough to justify continued study, especially with regard to attentional, anxiety and mood disorders. (Text has been reformatted for clarity; ed.) Source...       Full study...   (provisional, ) (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=883858 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:22:00 +0100 883858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=883859&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract__omega3_deficiency_in_mdd_is_caused_by_the_intera.htm Med Hypotheses. 2007;68(3):515-24. ω-3 fatty acid deficiency in major depressive disorder is caused by the interaction between diet and a genetically determined abnormality in phospholipid metabolism. Ross BM. Division of Medical Sciences, Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Department of Chemistry and Public Health Program, Lakehead University, Room MS 3002, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada P7B 5E1. brian.ross@normed.ca Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). A growing body of evidence suggests that this form PUFA is a useful and well tolerated treatment for major depressive disorder, a common and serious mental illness. The efficacy of omega-3 PUFA... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=883859 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:14:00 +0100 883859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=858254&cid=t_112608_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F9%2F11%2Fmediterranean-diet-and-rheumatoid-arthritis.html  By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DClinical researchers at the University of Glasgow published in the September issue of the Annals of the Rhumatic Diseases an unassuming, almost self-effacing study on the effect of diet on rheumatoid arthritis. Here is stated objective of the study: “To overcome obstacles to healthy eating by a community-based intervention promoting a Mediterranean-type diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or RA living in socially deprived areas of Glasgow.” What was this modest paper doing amongst all the high-powered papers on the molecular mechanisms of rheumatic diseases and the latest potent therapies based on insights into those mechanisms?The studyMethods: 130 female patients with RA aged 30–70 years (median 55), disease duration 8 years were rec... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=858254 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:11:25 +0100 858254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=824673&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F27%2Ffiber%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionLet's face it, fiber isn't exactly the most interesting part of your diet. Rarely do we talk about it, and even more rarely do we take it into account when planning our meals. Generally speaking, the only people who tend to pay attention to fiber are the people who are in greater need of a diet rich in it. And, again, those people don't exactly like to talk about that, either. As a result, fiber sort of remains the unspoken and oft misunderstood part of our diet. But, make no mistake, it is an extremely important part. Here's why. More or less, fiber is the mostly carbohydrate constituent of plants that the human body can't digest. There are two primary types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. The latter passes from one end of the digestive tract to the other virt... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=824673 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 824673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=822703&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F26%2Fsunday-seven-seven-more-ways-to-fine-tune-your-health%2F Filed under: Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Obesity, Sunday SevenI promised two weeks ago when I wrote Sunday Seven: Seven ways to fine-tune your health that I'd be back to offer seven more grand ideas for optimizing your physical and emotional well-being. Here I am, with a mini-list of suggestions I gathered a while back from a newspaper article. If you don't already practice these strategies, then why not give them a try.Eat breakfastIt's the most important meal of the day -- really. A breakfast high in complex carbohydrates and protein creates energy. Energy kick-starts metabolism and helps our bodies burn fat. We all know what fat does. It weighs us down and contributes to all kinds of health problems.Get your sleepSleep restores our bodies. Sleep-deprived folks secrete more lep... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=822703 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 822703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=802385&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Freview_backs_antidepressant_effects_of_omega3s.htm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a major review of published research that examined the relationship between depression and level of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet suggest that omega-3 fatty acids have antidepressant effects. However, the researchers point out that the quality of the studies means it's still too soon to say definitively that omega-3s can treat depression or bipolar disorder. More... © Reuters 2007. All rights reserved. (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=802385 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:11:00 +0100 802385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=690152&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fomega3s_may_ease_alzhiemers_related_depression_or_agitati.htm Omega-3 supplements can, in certain cases, help combat the depression and agitation symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a clinical study conducted at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. A number of epidemiological studies have shown that eating fatty fish provides a certain degree of protection against Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases-an effect often thought attributable to the omega-3 fatty acids it contains. Some studies also suggest that omega-3 can have a therapeutic effect on some psychiatric conditions. The researcher team from the Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University examined whether omega-3 supplementation has any effect on the psychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Just under 200 patients with mild Alzheime... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=690152 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:37:00 +0100 690152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=690001&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F22%2Fprostate-cancer-risk-reduced-by-fatty-acid-consumption-ratio%2F Filed under: Prostate Cancer, NutritionIf you are into making sure you consumer the proper level of essential fatty acids in your diets (or from supplements) each day, increasing the level of one while decreasing the level of another could reduce the risk or prostate cancer, according to a recent study that was done on animals (but is being translated to humans).It's no surprise really that the diet we choose is probably one of the single-largest factors in the outcome of our health, and this research seems to suggest that monitoring ad controlling a higher level of Omega-3 fatty acids while lowering the amount of Omega-6 fatty acids could lead to the reduced possibility of contracting prostate cancer.Prostate cancer diagnoses occur at a clip of about one million cases per year, with 200,0... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=690001 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 690001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677442&cid=t_112608_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fabstract_postmortems_reveal_docosahexaenoic_acid_deficiency.htm Conclusions: These results demonstrate a selective deficit in the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in the orbitofrontal cortex of patients with MDD. This finding adds to a growing body of evidence implicating omega-3 fatty acid deficiency as well as the orbitofrontal cortex in the pathophysiology and potentially pathogenesis of MDD. Source... (Source: Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info) Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677442 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:45:00 +0100 677442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=629215&cid=t_112608_131_f&fid=35007&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.mcgraw-hill.com%2Fmedical%2Fommbid%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D189   A trial with N-carbamylglutamate may not detect all patients with NAGS deficiency and neonatal onset A. Nordenström, M. Halldin, B. Hallberg & J. Alm Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease The patient described in this paper has N-Acetylglutamate synthase deficiency. However, he did not initially respond to N-carbamylglutamate. Therefore, the authors recommend that conventional hyperammonemia treatment should not be delayed by a N-carbamylglutamate loading test, but that this drug should still be included in the initial treatment of patients with hyperammonemia of unknown cause.   Thank you very much in advance for your contributions to this blog (Click on login to register and post a message). Philippe Campeau, MD Resident in Medical Genetics at McGill University OMMBID Blog Adm... The OMMBID Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=629215 Sun, 20 May 2007 19:49:43 +0100 629215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=581407&cid=t_112608_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F113209394%2F According to a post by Ruth, at b5media’s Eating Fabulous blog, Omega-3 may  play a role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. “We know that omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain.  We know that Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder.  Connect the dots….”  The UC-Irvine scientists have proven this. (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=581407 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:28:40 +0100 581407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=548571&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F17%2Fthought-for-the-day-the-facts-on-fish%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Research, Diets, Thought for the DayEver wonder what fish to eat, what fish to avoid, what fish is healthy, what fish is cancer-causing? I do. I'm looking into this whole fish thing. And while my search for information is in no way exhaustive and my findings are far from conclusive, I have found some interesting fishy facts and figures.Think about this:Fish definitely has health benefits. It's low in fat, high in protein, and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Americans love this. How do I know? Because on average, each of us eats a record 16.6 pounds of fish every year. Our intake of shrimp and salmon has doubled, in fact, since 1994.Fish definitely has its drawbacks too. Headlines repeatedly warn us of dangerous contaminants in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Don't forget ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=548571 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 548571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=524347&cid=t_112608_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F05%2Fnew-test-confirms-the-danger-of-trans-fats%2F This study will appear in the April 10, 2007 print issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cardio Blog) The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=524347 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 524347