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 'dietary'. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:17:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339773&cid=t_102166_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F06%2Fdietary-factors-influence-ovarian-cancer-survival-rates%2F University of Illinois at Chicago researchers identify relationship between healthy eating and prolonged ovarian cancer survival A study published in the March 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (JADA), is among the first to evaluate possible diet associations with ovarian cancer survival. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) determined [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339773 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:52:34 +0100 3339773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126668&cid=t_102166_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F27%2Fthe-spicey-situation-of-food-flavor-and-taste%2F With holiday feasts now behind us, we thought this might be a good time to post some portions of Linda Bartoshuk’s article, “Spicing Up Psychological Science,” from the September issue of The Observer.  Here are some excerpts. * * * The anatomy of spice perception involves illusion. We seem to perceive spices both with the senses of taste and smell, but in reality, smell does most of the work. Consider cinnamon . . . . Even with our eyes closed, the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls grabs our attention. Sniffing draws the cinnamon volatiles (chemicals that evaporate at low temperatures and make their way into our nostrils as vapors) up into our noses; the volatiles pass through a tiny opening at the top of the nasal cavity called the olfactory cleft. When odorants pa... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126668 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:01:48 +0100 3126668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123413&cid=t_102166_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F27%2Fthe-spicey-situation-of-food-flavor-and-taste%2F With holiday feasts now behind us, we thought this might be a good time to post some portions of Linda Bartoshuk’s article, “Spicing Up Psychological Science,” from the September issue of The Observer.  Here are some excerpts. * * * The anatomy of spice perception involves illusion. We seem to perceive spices both with the senses of taste and smell, but in reality, smell does most of the work. Consider cinnamon . . . . Even with our eyes closed, the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls grabs our attention. Sniffing draws the cinnamon volatiles (chemicals that evaporate at low temperatures and make their way into our nostrils as vapors) up into our noses; the volatiles pass through a tiny opening at the top of the nasal cavity called the olfactory cleft. When odorants pa... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123413 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:01:48 +0100 3123413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899003&cid=t_102166_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F15%2Ftreating-depression-and-folate-deficiency-with-medical-foods%2F Midweek Mental Greening First and foremost, I should offer a disclaimer for this post: The scientific media briefing I watched this morning, “Feeding the Brain to Help Manage Depression: The Role of Medical Foods,” was presented by Rakesh Jain, M.D., M.P.H., the Director of Psychiatric Drug Research at R/D Clinical Research Center in Lake Jackson, TX and Teodoro Bottiglieri, Ph.D. of the Baylor Institute of Metabolic Disease, and sponsored by Pamlab, a pharmaceutical company specializing in prescription medical foods. Neither PsychCentral.com nor myself is affiliated with Pamlab or Deplin, the new medical food discussed during the briefing. Now that that’s out of the way, on to the more interesting stuff. “Can we feed the brain to regulate mood disorders?” If you had no exper... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899003 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:25:21 +0100 2899003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447693&cid=t_102166_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fvitamin-d-and-mental-health%2F It was with interest that I read Dr. Soram Khalsa’s post on The Huffington Post about the Vitamin D epidemic in this country today. The medical doctor writes this: As a board certified internist, I have chosen, for the last 30 years, to take a personalized approach in my practice of integrative medicine. I have worked with literally hundreds of herbs, vitamins and dietary supplements, to help my patients, often when drugs did not work. In all this time, I have not seen one nutritional supplement that has the power to affect human health as much as vitamin D. This is because Vitamin D is not actually a vitamin — it is a hormone that has the ability to interact and affect more than 2,000 genes in the body. Over my 30 years of practicing medicine, countless times I have had to d... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447693 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:08:11 +0100 2447693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382872&cid=t_102166_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F05%2F01%2Ffda-warning-hydroxycut%2F The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risk. Adverse events are rare, but exist. Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with these products. Linda Katz, M.D. Interim Chief Medical Officer FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. I saw an ad for Hydroxycut in a magazine this morning and was wondering about the safety and claims made by the product. Another one of those…”looks too good to be true” and “buyer be ware.” I guess it was only been a matter of time that something would come up. Today the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued an official release warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxyc... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382872 Fri, 01 May 2009 18:23:33 +0100 2382872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381180&cid=t_102166_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F30%2Fdo-the-dietary-guidelines-for-americans-have-a-pr-problem%2F I know I should be blogging about swine flu - isn’t everyone? But instead… let’s talk about the USDA Dietary Guidelines… they will be revised for 2010 (mandated by law every 5 years). No, it is not nutrition experts trying to stay in business… it’s a government thang… I was just reading a post by Janet Helm, a fellow RD at Nutrition Unplugged, and it inspired me to write a comment. Basically, I think the guidelines have a PR problem and no matter what they say that is “different” or new, they won’t see real change, unless they think about how people will actually use the guidelines and integrate that into real life. Here’s my comment: My personal feeling is that many people are “desensitized” to the Dietary Guidelin... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381180 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:47:21 +0100 2381180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380947&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fvitamin_d_deficiency_may_increase_asthma_risk.php According to a Costa Rican study, children with Vitamin D deficiency could be at a higher risk of developing asthma. Vitamin D levels were also associated with increased frequency of hospitalization,... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380947 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:30:00 +0100 2380947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258800&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fvitamin-d-deficiency-and-you%2F This is important, so listen up! It seems that every day there’s more news about the health risks associated with vitamin D deficiency, which might not be a problem if there weren’t also news nearly every day that few of us are getting enough vitamin D each day. We’re not getting enough either from our diets or from sun exposure, which are the two main sources not counting supplements (which are probably what you should be taking, by the way). Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to various bone problems as well as to diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disorders, a variety of cancers as well as to infections, including recently to the development of the common cold. The list of illnesses associated with vitamin D deficienc... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258800 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:40:21 +0100 2258800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216516&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fvitamin_d_protection_for_cold_and_flu.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5843136 For many decades we have looked at Vitamin C as our protection for cold and flu. A new study is saying that it may be Vitamin D that do could that.... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216516 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:15:01 +0100 2216516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192563&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fnatural-supplements-can-be-dangerous.html NATURAL DRUGS DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN SAFE DRUGSHalf of Americans take some form of dietary supplement, from energy builders to mood escalators to libido enhancers.  Whether it's a tonic a pill or a tea, even if it's all natural, supplements can still pose a great risk.We have a love affair with pills, powders, potions, and teas that are based on natural occurring substance. Annual sales of dietary supplements in the United States are approaching $16 billion.  The health and fitness crowd provide a huge market for diet supplements. An average of 1,000 new products are developed each year.  REGULATION Since naturally occurring substances are not Big Pharma drugs, they are not regulated.  The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) established in 1994 that dietary supplements a... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192563 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:26:00 +0100 2192563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182492&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fmultivitamins_dont_protect_women_from_cancers_and_heart_disease.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 2226079 According to a Women's Health Initiative study, multivitamins have little or no influence in a woman's risk of cardiovascular diseases or cancer.... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182492 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:03:23 +0100 2182492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167536&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fomega3_and_female_depression.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 7091547 High intake of omega-3 fatty acids have been found to decrease the occasion of depressive symptoms in women by about 30%. According to researchers from... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167536 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:30:10 +0100 2167536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2098129&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fjg5KMX71NTM%2F A reader wrote to me to ask: I have heard the Acai berry/juice is good for boosting energy. I have read several articles stating it was safe to take while pregnant/nursing but I would like get an opinion from someone who isn’t going to profit from a sale. Thank you for your advice. Disclaimer I am not a doctor and I have no training regarding herbal remedies. I cannot offer medical advice. I am happy, though, to provide guidance on finding information about herbal supplements and breastfeeding, and information on the acai berry (Açaí — a berry from the acai palms native to Central and South America) and its consumption by nursing mothers. Then it’s up to you to seek medical advice from a professional and make your own decision based on all the information! Foods In Gene... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2098129 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:03:44 +0100 2098129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2089933&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fomegababy_new_omega3_product_for_expectant_moms.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 1412814 There is a a new product created to help expectant and new moms get the Omega-3s they need without the fishy aftertaste that makes fish oil hard to... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2089933 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:12:08 +0100 2089933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192790&cid=t_102166_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FDUQj2Ic9Q5U%2F No. But, let’s discuss this further.  I’ll be brief.  Consider, say, Medifast. It’s popular among teenage girls and, apparently, some Chinese medicine students.  Perusing the website, it seems like a perfectly reasonable diet plan.  Things seem balanced, on the whole.  Great, great. Let me ask you a question - is there something wrong with a basic whole foods diet consisting of whole grains, legumes and/or lean organic animal products, vegetables and fruits?  Maybe some exercise?  In the form of gentle Qigong, Taiji, walks outside, hiking, playing team sports and the like?  Are contemporary people so different from ancient people that we can’t engage in the same activities that they did and manage to stay fit? No.  No, no, no, no, NO. Medifast, like many of... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192790 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:39:38 +0100 2192790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1968761&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.creative-weblogging%2Faudio%2F%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fyou_dont_have_to_be_oprah_to_receive_the_benefits_of_acai.php When Oprah endorses a product, the world rushes out to buy it. But what happens when those people don't know where to find it? Recently, the Açaí berry has become all the rage with celebrities and health experts alike, starting when one of Oprah's guest doctors named Açaí as the number one superfood in the world. Indigenous to the Amazon rainforest, the Açaí, despite the recent surge in demand, is still somewhat allusive to the every-man. Now, Agrolabs is combining product innovation and clinical science to bring consumers the latest trends in liquid nutrition. Agrolabs recently launched Naturally Açaí Xtra to bring the benefits of the Amazon directly to the consumer. Agrolabs Naturally Açaí Xtra is loaded with the natural properties of the Açaí berry to promote ener... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1968761 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:33:34 +0100 1968761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933537&cid=t_102166_147_f&fid=38117&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.engageinhealth.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fdietary_guidance_meets_healthy.html The first meeting of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) took place last week and a few of my Edelman colleagues were in attendance. The Dietary Guidelines form the basis for most of the government’s nutrition policy, feeding programs and education – including MyPyramid – and they are revised every five years. The DGAC’s mandate has traditionally been to review the body of nutrition science and provide a report to USDA and HHS with conclusive statements of the science. But notably, this year’s committee members seem to be taking a broader view. Instead of taking a “reductionist” approach, as one of the committee chairs noted, the DGAC is looking at a more comprehensive approach to meal patterns that takes into account behavior. The obesity crisis in Ameri... The Health Engagement Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933537 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:06:54 +0100 1933537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918060&cid=t_102166_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fthursday-13-168-pad-your-diet-and-save.html Thirteen Things about how to pad your diet and save some pennies In these financially stricken times, it pays to revive some of those housewifely skills of yesteryear. Depending upon your weekly food budget, it may be that with a little resourcefulness, deception and cunning, you can stretch the pennies a little further, as well as indirectly stretch the diet. When we first arrived in the States we went to a chilli cookout. It was quite an extraordinary experience for the naïve and uninitiated. Whilst the variety was quite daunting, the main ingredients consisted of pure ground beef, chilli beans, [very few in number] and chilli in a variety of different forms. If you take a standard dish of chilli you might be surprised to find out just how much you can add to the recipe without reducing... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918060 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:59:00 +0100 1918060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1875999&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fvitamin_d_is_linked_to_parkinsons_disease.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, paul kline The intriguing results of a study from Emory University School of Medicine suggested that Parkinson's disease patients are more likely to be Vitamin D deficient compared to healthy adults or patients with Alzheimer's disease. Fifty-five per cent of patients with Parkinson's disease had insufficient levels of vitamin D, compared to 36 and 41 per cent for healthy people and patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of 300 people from the Southeast United States. Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency can lead to osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Insufficiency is typically defined as blood levels of 25(OH)D lower t... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1875999 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:31:32 +0100 1875999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876038&cid=t_102166_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fveta-vita-vegamin.html Every endo visit is an adventure, in my book.  Last week when I went in, proudly displaying my latest A1c result of 6.2 (!), the whole session turned out to be about my fiber intake and (nonexistent) vitamin regime.  Aaargh! Can’t a PWD rest on their laurels for just a day or two? First off, we [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876038 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:14:10 +0100 1876038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1626037&cid=t_102166_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F336132424%2F This study therefore suggest that social approval bias might well be a substantial problem in the interpretation of nutritional intervention effects that are dependent on education and awareness to affect behavior change. The magnitude of this bias is similar to the intervention effects reported in many studies evaluating changes in fruit and vegetable intake (ranging from 0.93 to 1.25 servings per day). Thus, a major challenge facing nutritional intervention researchers is assessing true behavioral change based on self-reports from reporting bias. This doesn’t mean that health questionnaires are useless. Rather, it means that many people simply aren’t being entirely truthful when it comes to how many fruits and vegetables they eat. The authors suggest that, in large dietary i... Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1626037 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:30:18 +0100 1626037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526119&cid=t_102166_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F17%2Fevaluating-drug-free-alternatives-for-adhd%2F It’s a list that would make any health-food storegoer proud: Vitamins. Fish oil. Giving up processed foods, sugars, or food additives. Herbal therapy with St. John’s Wort, echinacea, gingko biloba, or ginseng. Biofeedback. Massage. Yoga. All healthful pursuits, for sure, but are any of these alternative therapies effective for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (A.D.H.D.)? Don’t bet the rent, says an article in today’s New York Times. According to author Tara Parker-Pope, About 2.5 million children in the United States take stimulant drugs for attention and hyperactivity problems. But concerns about side effects have prompted many parents to look elsewhere: as many as two-thirds of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D., have used some ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526119 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:35:09 +0100 1526119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446828&cid=t_102166_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F291018671%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesOvereating Fast Food Carbs Causes Signs of Liver DamageTired? You May Not Be Getting Enough SleepLiving Healthy Isn’t Cost Saving, It’s Cost EffectiveChiropractic Adjustments and Artery Dissection: Is Your Neck in Safe Hands?Lack of Health Insurance Increases Risk of Cancer Death (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446828 Thu, 15 May 2008 15:45:02 +0100 1446828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426771&cid=t_102166_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F285352966%2F The drugmaker, which sells the Alli over-the-counter fat pill, has filed a citizen’s petition in hopes of convincing the FDA to change the rules governing health claims made by dietary supplement manufacturers. The gambit turns on the notion that weight-loss supplements should be vetted for claims that address a disease - and in this case, being overweight is a risk for various diseases. In its petition (look here), Glaxo argues any claims that a supplement will reduce a risk factor for disease is, in fact, a disease claim and, as a result, weight-loss supplement manufacturers should be forced to substantiate their claims through petitions before selling their own pills. Which diseases are we talking about? High cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. “…many Americ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426771 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:07:46 +0100 1426771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1334459&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fdietary_supplements_total_body_formula_and_total_body_mega_formula_can_lead_to_significant_hair_loss.php The US FDA has issued a warning to consumers involving the dietary supplements Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula. The distributor of "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"; has voluntarily recalled the dietary supplement products after 23 individuals suffered "serious reactions" within seven to 10 days of ingesting the liquid supplements, the FDA said in a news release. The FDA is advising consumers not to purchase or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar, or Total Body Mega Formula in the Orange/Tangerine flavor. The liquid dietary supplement may cause severe adverse reactions, including significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue, the FDA said. Total Body Formula (sold in eight-ounce and 32-oun... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1334459 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:29:38 +0100 1334459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1161152&cid=t_102166_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F219027354%2F You say po-tae-to I say po-ta-to. Calcium supplements are now under fire. For years it has been thought that prescribing calcium to post menopausal women helped maintain bone health as well as possibly reducing the risk of high cholesterol. Apparently that news is ’so yesterday’. Researchers at the University of Auckland examined the effects of calcium supplementation on heart attacks stroke and sudden death. 1,471 healthy post-menopausal women aged 55 years or over took part in the study. And just what did they find? Dietary calcium intake was assessed and women were seen every six months over five years. Adverse events were recorded at each visit. Heart attacks were more commonly reported in the calcium group. The occurrence of any three vascular events (heart attack, stroke ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1161152 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:34:28 +0100 1161152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1154093&cid=t_102166_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F217536499%2F Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that hormonal components in OTC dietary supplements may promote the progression of prostate cancer and decrease the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs. According to Dr. Claus Roehrborn, chairman of urology at UT Southwestern and one of the study’s authors: “Physicians need to ask their patients not only about the prescription drugs they may be taking, but — perhaps even more importantly — about the over-the-counter drugs and supplements, which may have a profound impact on certain health conditions.” Dietary supplements in question here are the ones used to develop stronger muscles and enhance sexual performance (brand names not mentioned). After hormone analysis, it was revealed that such supplements c... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1154093 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:28:29 +0100 1154093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123739&cid=t_102166_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F209305480%2F A bigger and better diet may be only a prick away. Your nutritional needs could easily be detected by a small blood sample much like a fingerstick. By analyzing the unique metabolic changes in an individual’s body, researchers hope to develop more personalized dietary guidelines for improving health and fighting diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Amen to that! Metabolomics, an emerging field whose practitioners study how foods affect metabolism, may provide new tools and data for customizing today’s one-size-fits-all dietary guidelines for an individual’s own body, the article notes. By being able to monitor the hundreds of compounds in a totally objective way, we would allow practitioners to determine exactly what works for each individual patient and also ser... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123739 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:01:29 +0100 1123739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091307&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F12%2F13%2Fat-last-an-explanation-how-stress-causes-obesity.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DIt is a well-known phenomenon: people under stress hit the fridge, and gorge on candy and fatty food. A gallon of ice scream in one sitting is not unheard of. But people who think deeply about such things asked themselves: why don’t they (people under stress) gorge on veggies? And what is the nature of the connection between stress and obesity? Is it simply overeating equalsobesity, or is there a deeper connection, involving the brain? After all, stress is a mind thing.The physiology of acute stress Almost every physiological action in our body is controlled by two systems: the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system. The autonomic nervous system has this name because it is, well, autonomic: it marches to its own drum, if you will, independently of ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091307 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:21:24 +0100 1091307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1047556&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F23%2Fthanksgiving-meal-overare-you-still-ok.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DPhew…that was something. We ate and we ate, and drank and drank—I thought we are going to burst. Literally. I hope everybody in our Thanksgiving party (over 30 people) survived intact. Being a doctor, and a worrier, the thoughts of what could go wrong were never quite banished by the pleasures of gluttony. What dangers were going through my mind?The burst stomachHave you ever seen a snake swallowing a whole turkey? You can actually see the poor creature traveling through the long intestines of the tubular glutton. Well, a burst stomach is extremely rare, and happens only in rare conditions where the brain center controlling hunger and satiety is malfunctioning. Normal stomach capacity is about 8 cups, although it can range form 4 to 12, according to Dr.... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1047556 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:51:04 +0100 1047556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1040045&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fless_sunlight_exposure_linked_to_endometrial_cancer.php Endometrial cancer or cancer of the endometrium has been found highly associated to deficiency in exposure to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B (UVB). UVB exposure triggers photosynthesis of vitamin D3 in the body. This form of vitamin D is also available through diet and supplements. Previous studies from this research team have shown associations between higher levels of vitamin D3 and lower risk of cancers of the breast, colon, kidney and ovary. According to Cedric F. Garland, Dr. P.H., professor of Family and Preventive Medicine in the UCSD School of Medicine, and member of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center: "This is the first study, to our knowledge, to show that higher serum levels of vitamin D are associated with reduced risk of endometrial cancer. Previous epidemiological studie... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1040045 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:30:00 +0100 1040045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030099&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F11%2F15%2Fdo-you-know-what-ages-do-to-your-blood-vessels.html by Pat SalberAGEs stands for “advanced glycation end products.” AGEs are promoters of high oxidative stress and, as such, they are known to play an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease in diabetics.AGEs are produced by our bodies internally under certain conditions, such as hyperglycemia. They are also present in fairly high amounts in the typical Western diet. Research published in the Journal of the American Diet Association (Goldberg et al 2004) and in Critical Review of Food Science and Nutrition (O’Brien and Morrissey 1989), show that AGEs are present in high levels in dietary mixtures of proteins, lipids, and sugars processed under elevated temperatures, such as broiling, roasting, or grilling.According to an recent article in Diabetes Care (O... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030099 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:07:07 +0100 1030099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1028172&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Flongterm_beta_carotene_supplements_for_less_cognitive_decline_in_men.php According to a new report by a research team from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School, men who take beta-carotene supplements for 15 years or longer may have less cognitive decline. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant vitamin that is a member of the carotenoids - which are highly pigmented (red, orange, yellow), fat-soluble compounds naturally present in many fruits, grains, oil and vegetables (green plants, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach, apricots, and green peppers). [Alpha, beta, and gamma carotene are considered provitamins because they can be converted to active vitamin A.] On the other hand, decreases in cognitive ability (thinking, learning and memory skills) are strong predictor of dementia. Or Alzheimer's disease? [Long-term cellular ... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1028172 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:54:19 +0100 1028172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=956050&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F16%2Ffood-porn-hardees-and-the-920-calorie-burrito.html by Pat Salber Perhaps the folks over at Hardee's fast food haven't heard the country is in the midst of an obesity epidemic.  They have just unveiled a new breakfast offering, the Country Breakfast burrito.  It consists of a two egg omelet filled with bacon, sausage, diced ham, cheddar cheese, hash browns and sausage gravy.  Surrounding this protein load is a flour tortilla.  The burrito weighs in at 920 calories.  That's right, 920 calories, about half of what you should ingest in a day.  This little baby also has 60 grams of fat.  All those calories and all that fat will only set you back $2.69.According to a story by the Associated Press, Brad Haley, Hardees' marketing chief, says that the burrito offers the sort of big breakfast item normally found in sit-down restaurants with... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=956050 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:16:54 +0100 956050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=945320&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fantioxidants_wonat_stop_agerelated_macular_degeneration.php Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative eye disease which is the leading cause of blindness in older people. While antioxidants have always been associated in the prevention and delay of some serious conditions, especially cancer - because antioxidants scavenge... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=945320 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:46:17 +0100 945320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=935237&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fprobiotic_soymilk_increases_the_bioavailability_of_calcium.php When taking calcium supplements, we always wonder that if our bones are not able to absorb that calcium, where it will go. Is it really true that we could develop kidney stones by excess calcium supplements? Will dietary calcium be... Continue. (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=935237 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:31:16 +0100 935237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=896076&cid=t_102166_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F160652344%2Faxcil_and_desirin_dietary_supplemtns_recalled.html TWC Global LLC Inc. has issued an nationwide recall of its products Axcil and Desirin, which are marketed as dietary supplements, as they contain potentially harmful ingredients.The FDA found that the products contained sildenafil, the active ingredient of an FDA approved drug used for erectile dysfunction as well as sulfosidenafil and sulfohomosildenafil. The undeclared chemicals can be harmful to consumers because they may interact with nitrates found in some prescriptions drugs and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.Anyone taking Ancil or Desirin should stop taking them immediately and consult their doctor. Consumers may return unused portions for a full purchase price refund. The FDA press release with all the recall specifics details exactly how to make the product retu... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=896076 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:30:23 +0100 896076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=875161&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F9%2F16%2Fare-you-ready-for-some-really-sound-health-advice-hahahahaha.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DSome of the health advice we come across in the media and the internet is so outrageous it borders on quackery; no, it is quackery. If it wasn’t so dangerous it would be hilarious. So I thought we should all share in the hilarity. But before we proceed, a disclaimer: the following is based on actual Q and A, but the author took  literary license to highlight their innaneness (there, I finally got to use this word). So here goes:HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend th... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=875161 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:36:37 +0100 875161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=874915&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2Ftype-2-diabetes-treatment-made-easy.html By William H. Bestermann Jr. MDType 2 diabetes is a condition that costs Americans terribly in terms of death, disability, and health care expenditures. This chronic condition is a vicious cycle type of illness. Glucose control tends to deteriorate over time. Most of these patients also have problems with blood pressure and cholesterol. Only about a third of type 2 diabetics have their pressure, sugar, or cholesterol under control as individual risk factors. Only 7% have all three risk factors controlled simultaneously to conservative goals. This sad fact has dramatic consequences. The lifetime risk of a diabetic having a heart attack or a stroke is 80%. For each risk factor that is controlled to goal using the right medication, the risk is reduced by roughly half—so when we control ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874915 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:30:02 +0100 874915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=867405&cid=t_102166_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F155602546%2F Once again, I am going to say, “don’t shoot the messenger”. Before anyone gets all in a tizzy, take the time to really read through what the research is claiming in its entirety. Yes, they are suggesting that certain breakfast breads are effective in controlling blood sugars through the dinner hour, but they are in no way suggesting that you shove 5 pieces of white toast in your mouth and call it a morning. “It is known that a carbohydrate-rich breakfast with low GI can moderate increases in blood sugar after lunch. But my results show that low GI in combination with the right amount of so-called indigestible carbohydrates, that is, dietary fiber and resistant starch, can keep the blood-sugar level low for up to ten hours, which means until after dinner,” says... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=867405 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:25:18 +0100 867405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=867248&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F9%2F12%2Ftaking-obesity-seriously.html Brian Klepper Over at Health Care Policy and Marketplace Review, the always insightful Bob Laszewski drew my attention to the release of a new report from The Trust for America's Health , F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America. This 120 page document, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, provides an update on how obesity is ravaging America's health and productivity.The facts about America's obesity problem aren't new.  They continue to be grim and worsening:Two thirds of American adults are now overweight or obese.Adult obesity rates exceed 20 percent in 47 states.In the past year,  the obesity rates increased in 31 states; no state improvedObesity is at the root of an array of our most expensive major diseases that will generate huge costs for ca... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=867248 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:35:14 +0100 867248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=858254&cid=t_102166_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=840498&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F9%2F4%2Fare-you-a-successful-loser.html by Pat Salber, MD While not nearly as high profile as TV’s “The Biggest Loser,” the National Weight Control Registry has helped researchers gain a better understanding of what it takes to lose a significant amount of weight (at least 30 pounds) and keep it off (for at least a year).The Registry was started in 1994 by Rena Wing, Ph.D. from Brown Medical School, and James O. Hill, Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. According to the NWCR website, it is the largest prospective investigation of long-term successful weight loss maintenance in the country.  Individuals who meet the criteria of “successful losers” self-report information about their dietary, exercise, and other lifestyle habits. Although not a randomized, controlled clinical study (the &... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=840498 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:12:31 +0100 840498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=827970&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F8%2F28%2Fconfessions-of-a-walking-fool.html Brian Klepper How do you live a long life? Take a two-mile walk every morning before breakfast.Harry Truman33rd US President, who lived to 88DAWN, n. The time when men of reason go to bed. Certain old men prefer to rise at about that time, taking a cold bath and a long walk with an empty stomach, and otherwise mortifying the flesh. They then point with pride to these practices as the cause of their sturdy health and ripe years, the truth being that they are hearty and old, not because of their habits, but in spite of them. The reason we find only robust persons doing this thing is that it has killed all the others who have tried it.Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary  I started taking long walks with my close friend Bob thirty-five years ago when we were students in Holla... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=827970 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:28:12 +0100 827970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=817556&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F8%2F23%2Fselenium-supplementanother-myth-debunked.html  By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.D The theory that selenium is ‘good for you’ has just suffered a body blow—supplementation actually causes an increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Why is selenium a food supplement? The theories range from the sublime to the ridiculous. I still remember that runners swore by selenium as a performance enhancer. It didn’t do it for me, so I asked for the evidence. In a word: there was none. Another ‘theory’ is that selenium is important in the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Evidence? Sub Saharan Africa has a low selenium content in the soil, and a high incidence of HIV. The exception is Senegal , where the soil content is high and, wouldn’t you guess, HIV incidence is lower. Enough said. A more serious theory is that i... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=817556 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:38:28 +0100 817556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=802199&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F8%2F16%2Fin-mcdonalds-vs-kids-guess-whos-ahead.html Brian Klepper Here's news to warm the heart of every fast food executive, but that, if the world were a sensible place, should jolt parents, school administrators and non-food industry business leaders out of their nutritional malaise. The New York Times reported this morning on a small sample taste test with 63 children ages 3-5. When presented with different foods - hamburgers, chicken nuggets, french fries, carrots - the kids invariably thought the ones in McDonald's packaging tasted better.Naturally, the McDonald's people were thrilled, and at the ready with corporate spin. The goal, you see, is to have kids associate good tasting foods with McDonald's, and then McDonald's will gradually introduce foods that aren't so terrible  for them.  Clever, huh? From the article:Wa... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=802199 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:36:25 +0100 802199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=764993&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F29%2Fmediterranean-diet-beneficial-for-diabetics%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Diet, Lifestyle, ResearchI was intrigued by a recent Swedish study reporting that people on a so-called "Stone Age" diet had more stable blood sugar levels than those on a Mediterranean diet. An intriguing claim, because it's so often said that Mediterranean-style eating is super-healthful. Let's also admit it is a delicious way to eat: yes, pasta and bread is there, but it's balanced out by tons of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil. The Stone Age way is a bit more spare: we're talkin' meat, fish, and lots of whole grains, berries and nuts. Nary a sliver of Parmesan in sight.However, the results of yet another study, this time from Australia, indicates Mediterranean-style eating is a good choice, especially for diabetics. Researchers from the Univers... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=764993 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 764993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760471&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F26%2Fon-the-hunt-for-vitamin-d%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Diets, Vitamins and nutrientsVitamin D is one of the latest, greatest hot cancer topics. Why? Well, it seems many of us women are vitamin D deficient. Such a deficiency might be linked to breast cancer risk so it's in our best interest to make sure we get a healthy dose of this vitamin. It's not as easy as adhering to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) guidelines, though. Follow them and you'll still come up short -- the Food and Nutrition Board, responsible for setting the DRIs, have not yet updated guidelines in light of cancer concerns. So what's a girl to do? For starters, we need to understand that for overall health benefits, 1,000 IU (International Units) per day are necessary. The outdated DRI recommends 200 to 600 IU. This is based on preventing only bo... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760471 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 760471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=747147&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F20%2Fmeager-data-on-benefits-of-diet-and-exercise-for-type-2s%2F Filed under: Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Research, Exercise, Support, CareAs I search the daily news buzz on type 2 diabetes, it is drugs, drugs and more drugs. Where is the research buzz on diet and exercise to help treat type 2? I just went camping with a friend who lost 60 pounds and threw away his insulin. My eyes first widened in amazement at this feat, then gleamed in utter respect as I witnessed his celebration of newfound health as we hiked, ate nutritious food and threw frisbees with our kids. While losing weight and exercising is certainly not the magic cure for all type 2s (there are thin type 2s!), the power of diet and exercise is undeniable in improving blood sugar control and lessening drug doses. Cochrane Library reviewers recently examined a wide body... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=747147 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 747147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=707363&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F01%2Frecipe-for-healthy-living-roasted-brussel-sprouts%2F Filed under: Colon and Rectal Cancer, Prevention, All Cancers, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Vitamins and nutrients, Recipe Healthy LivingBrussel sprouts contain good amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid and dietary fiber. Moreover, they are believed to protect against colon cancer, due to their containing sinigrin. They contain three types of phyto's, all shown to have either protective qualities against cancer, or enzyme producing qualities that have been shown during research to fight cancer cells in different ways.When boiling foods they tend to lose some of the vitamins and nutrients into the water. So here is a roasted brussel sprout recipe that is very easy to prepare and the brussel sprouts keep their natural nutty flavor.Vicki's Roasted Brussel Sprouts1 lb Brussels sp... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=707363 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 707363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674819&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F16%2Falli-the-first-ever-over-the-counter-diet-pill.html Alli (pronounced "ally") was approved by the FDA in February and will hit the shelves tomorrow.  About half of people in clinical trial studies were able to lose approximately 5% of their body weight in six months.  The medication is supposed to be taken three times a day and will cost about $50 per month.  Sounds good?  Yeah, but the devil is in the details -- or, in this case, in the side effects.  This "fat-buster" may not become a blockbuster for its manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline.  Here's why from an "oldie, but goodie" TDWI post from February 7, 2007: If you can deal with the "icky" factor, Alli may help you lose weightOn February 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first drug for weight... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674819 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:32:52 +0100 674819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644933&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F30%2Fcolorectal-cancer-risk-and-fiber-intake%2F Filed under: Colon and Rectal Cancer, Diets, Cancer prevention foodsEven though there has been much hype in recent years about the connection between dietary fiber intake to decrease the risk of colorectal cancer, results of a large study does not support such a link. The findings were reported in the May issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The conclusion came after analyzing more that 291,000 men and 197,000 women ages 50 to 71 years. "Our study did not show any association between how much dietary fiber you eat and your risk of colorectal cancer" said the lead author of the study. However, the lead author did say that he found consumption of whole grain foods may lower the risk of developing the disease. Read | Permalink | Email this | Li... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644933 Wed, 30 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=543184&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F13%2Fwant-to-make-money-off-the-obesity-epidemic-have-i-got-a-deal-for-you.html Here is food for thought for the profit-oriented among us (yours truly included). Can you make money off of Obese America?Here are some facts: Sixty-six percent of Americans are obese or overweight Seven million are more than 100 pounds overweight. $33 billion in services are spent each year on health care for the obese. So, it should not be surprising that a widely followed web site that tracks the stock portfolio of Wall Street mavens (Warren Buffett) and not so mavens, and some outright…well, you get the point, has created, (I am not making this up) an "Obesity Index”. I thought it would be educational and, yes, profitable to take a look at it: The Obesity Index               &nbs... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=543184 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:53:03 +0100 543184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=506835&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F28%2Fdietary-patterns-linked-to-type-2-diabetes-risk%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, ResearchFor those of you who have lived the dietary gospel -- no meats and fatty foods and eating lots of greens and cooked vegetables -- guess what! It appears you've reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to study findings published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The study examined of 36,787 adults who provided dietary information over 4-years. At the beginning of the trial no adults had type 2 diabetes, but at the commencement of the study 365 new cases of type 2 diabetes were diagnosed. The researchers defined 4 eating patterns: a Mediterranean diet, a salad and vegetable diet, a diet of mostly meats and fatty fried foods, and a diet of many different fruits. The Mediterranean pattern was associated with country of b... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=506835 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 506835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478744&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F14%2Fstop-your-insulin-inhibitions%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, ResearchKnocking out the gene for a peptide associated with insulin was shown to protect mice against the harmful effects of a high-fat diet. Urocortin 3 plays a role in the increased production of insulin in response to high caloric intake in animals. Scientists found that by removing the urocortin 3 gene from mice, they did not develop the age-related insulin resistance and high blood sugar observed in the normal control mice. The metabolisms of normal mice were compared to the metabolisms of those without the urocortin 3 gene. When placed on a high caloric diet for three months, the mice without the urocortin 3 gene packed on the same amount of weight but had lower insulin levels. But these mice also had lower blood sugar, improved gluc... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478744 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478751&cid=t_102166_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F08%2Fcurbing-the-diabetes-epidemic-with-6-oat-wafter%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Exercise, Products, SupportYes, that's what it says: curbing the diabetic epidemic with 6 oat waters. CeaProve(R) is a new test for the early detection of pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance that may help curb the diabetes epidemic. For those of you who have endured a glucose tolerance test - you'll understand the pivotal importance of this new diagnostic test. Ceapro has developed a test that identifies people at risk of type-2 diabetes as early as 5 to 10 years before the disease is diagnosed. The simple test involves eating 6 oat-wafers and undergoing a finger prick. The test - when repeated at six month intervals - can also show if lifestyle changes are being effective or if more treatment is needed. Ceapro has tested CeaProve i... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478751 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 478751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461140&cid=t_102166_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F2%2F21%2Ffat-in-the-liver-good-for-foie-gras-but-very-bad-for-people-and-geese.html Remember when the Supersize Me guy gets told he has evidence of liver damage from pigging out at McDonald’s? Well, it turns out that overeating and weight gain are associated with the accumulation of fat in the liver. This shouldn’t really be a surprise -- the folks who help create foie gras by force feeding geese have known this for a long time. It is not eating fat that causes obesity-related fatty liver. It is getting fat that causes it. The condition is called “nonalcoholic fatty liver disease” or NAFLD. This is to distinguish it from fatty liver related to drinking too many alcoholic beverages. Fatty deposits in liver cells without any inflammation is called “simple fatty liver” or steatosis. Simple fatty liver does not permanently damage ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461140 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:35:18 +0100 461140