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Dietary salt intake around the world is very high, especially in certain regions, and this finding is associated with higher rates of stroke (CVA) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in those areas.
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Prostate cancer is the most common non-cutaneous cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer death for men in the United States.
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A DNA identification technique led this research group to postulate that many herbal products and herbal leaf samples were incorrectly identified and/or adulterated.
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A study comparing experienced meditators and non-meditators found that the meditators had more favorable changes in some biochemical markers of stress-linked cell damage and inflammation. Those in both groups who responded more effectively to a stressful stimulus also showed somewhat better marker levels than those who responded less well.
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Lipoic acid (LA) is a supplement that has much current interest for a variety of therapeutic reasons. Historically, its use as an antioxidant has been known for a long period of time.
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A meta-analysis and systematic review found vitamin C supplementation improved endothelial function in patients with diabetes, atherosclerosis, and heart failure.
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Vitamin D3 supplementation in patients with persistent asthma and low serum vitamin D (25(OH)D) did not show improvement in the clinical efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids.
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These are stressful times, or at least there are times when many patients feel ill-equipped to manage their stressors whether it is the economy, jobs, inclement weather, their own health or the health of loved ones, or even the health of pets.
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This study investigates the role of metabolic dysregulation of the insulin-glucose axis and the risk of obesity-related cancers in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort over approximately 37 years. The authors found that impaired fasting glucose exposure for a period greater than 10 years increased obesity-related cancer risk.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of meditation programs demonstrated moderate strength of evidence for mindfulness meditation for improving anxiety, depression, and pain.