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The single author of this small pilot study concludes that 50 mg of 5-HTP taken three times a day for 4 weeks is ineffective against menopausal hot flashes. The paper is disappointing in many ways, however, and readers might question whether the actual reason behind the trial was indeed to test 5-HTP.
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Consumption of trans fats increases the risk of endometriosis, while long-chain omega-3 fats are protective.
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Results of this longitudinal observation study reveal that, in people with stable coronary artery disease who were followed for 5 years, baseline levels of omega-3 fatty acids were inversely related to leukocyte telomere length, the latter a unique marker of aging.
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Feinstein and colleagues assessed the association of religious activity with concurrent risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and with later adverse cardiovascular events. They found that those who were more religious were less likely to smoke and more likely to be obese, even after controlling for several other demographic factors.
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A meta-analysis of 40 randomized controlled trials found evidence of reduced anxiety among patients with chronic illnesses who exercised regularly.
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This unique meta-analysis of antidepressant drug therapy for depression focused on randomized, placebo-controlled trials of at least 6 weeks' duration and included subjects with a wide range of symptomatology, from mild to very severe.
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Although depression is a serious condition that needs to be treated, many women are reluctant to take antidepressant medications during pregnancy. Depression during pregnancy tends to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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The traditional culinary and medicinal spice turmeric (curcuma longa) is sometimes referred to as the "golden spice of life." Native to South and Southeast Asia, this plant is now widely cultivated.
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Nasal irrigation, also known as "jala neti" or flushing of nasal cavities with hypertonic saline solution, has been practiced for at least hundreds of years by yoga practitioners in Southern Asia and more recently has become popular around the world as an adjunctive therapy for treating nasal and sinus symptoms.
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This engaging epidemiologic survey assessed microbial contamination of soda-fountain drinks, dispensed from nine different fountain machines, relative to current U.S. drinking water standards.