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* Good bacteria helps ease symptoms of ulcerative colitis *
According to Canadian research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology July 2005, a severe inflammatory disease of the colon, ulcerative colitis often produces bloody diarrhea and is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.
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* Micronutrient deficiencies likely to be a major cause of cancer *
According to Dr. Bruce Ames of the University of California, a leading expert in Molecular Toxicology and Nutrition, "DNA damage from micronutrient deficiencies is likely to be a major cause of cancer."
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* New study suggests you might benefit from adding more low-fat dairy to your diet *
A new study suggests that increased intake of low-fat dairy foods, as part of a DASH-based eating plan, may lower blood pressure more effectively than a conventional low-fat diet -- a significant finding for the estimated one in three Americans who suffer from high blood pressure.
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A very dry substitute *
All hail the flavonol, an antioxidant found in certain fruits, vegetables and -- hurrah again -- red wine.
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Antibiotic resistance levelling off *
Canadians' resistance to antibiotics appears to have levelled off after dramatic increases during the first part of the 1990s, a coalition of industry groups said in a report issued Tuesday.
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Antibiotic use linked to breast-cancer risk *
But researchers urge extreme caution in interpreting results of U.S. study.
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Antibiotics should not be prescribed to patients with the common cold *
Antibiotics should not be prescribed to patients with the common cold because there is scant evidence they stop other infections, and the benefits do not outweigh the risks, according to a new systematic review of current evidence.
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Antibiotics, cancer linked *
A study linking antibiotics with breast cancer does not prove that they cause the disease, but should prompt women to make sure they don't use the drugs inappropriately, researchers say.
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Antidepressants found ineffective on teenagers *
Widely used antidepressant drugs prescribed to tens of thousands of Canadian teens and children are barely more effective than placebos in treating adolescent depression, according to a leading Canadian expert in the field.
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Ape diet a cholesterol-buster, researcher says *
Study finds it as effective as popular drug
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Apple skin chemical reduces colon cancer risk *
Research presented at the annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research conference in Seattle has shown that a chemical in apples prevents colon cancer in laboratory and animal studies.
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Aspirin's results mixed for women *
Middle-age women can cut their risk of strokes but not heart attacks by regularly taking low doses of aspirin, and the pills help prevent both problems in women 65 and older, a major study found.
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Britain allows over-the-counter anti-cholesterol drug *
In a bid to prevent heart attacks and strokes, Britain will be the first country to permit nonprescription sales of a cholesterol-lowering drug, the government said Wednesday.
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Broccoli compound inhibits breast cancer growth *
In the September 2004 issue of the Journal of Nutrition, researchers report that sulforaphane (SUL), a compound found in broccoli and other vegetables from the cruciferous family, has the ability to disrupt cell growth in late stage human breast cancer cells in cell culture studies.
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Buying medical products & dietary supplements online *
A few tips and cautions about buying medical products & dietary supplements online.
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Calcium supplementation increases bone mineral mass and stature in adolescent boys *
A study published on March 8, 2005 online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that calcium supplementation in adolescent boys increased skeletal growth and bone mineralization.
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Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating *
How to order info -- in any language. . .
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Canada: Get ready to defend affordable drugs *
As more Americans buy drugs on-line, our prices will be pressured to mirror theirs, say JILLIAN CLARE COHEN and ALAN CASSELS
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Canadian drugs not prescription for U.S. health ills *
Amid growing public anger over escalating prescription drug costs, why not simply allow Americans to freely shop in countries such as Canada, where prices are up to 80 per cent cheaper?
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Canadians believe they are serving up the right recipe for a healthy diet, poll reveals *
According to a new poll, healthy meals and vitamins are more popular choices than the fast food take-out window.
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Canadians spend more on drugs than on doctors *
Canadians spent a mind-boggling $19.6-billion on prescription and non-prescription drugs last year, almost half as much as they spent on hospitals and more than they spent on doctors.
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Cardiovascular benefits of magnesium are similar to statin pharmaceuticals *
A review published in the October 2004 issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition has found that many cardiovascular benefits of magnesium parallel those of statin drugs.
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Carotenoids linked to lower rate of prostate cancer *
The dietary carotenoid lycopene, which gives tomatoes and watermelon their red colour, has been associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer in western countries where the nutrient is often consumed in tomato sauce, pizza and ketchup.
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Carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin help prevent cataracts *
The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin have been shown to offer protection from age-related macular degeneration, a disease of the eye that can lead to blindness.
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Cash shortage delays drug development *
Industry study says many pharmaceutical companies may be forced to consolidate.
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Childhood obesity linked to lack of exercise *
Growing body of evidence indicates that childhood obesity is linked to a lack of exercise.
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Cholesterol drugs may do harm, doctors say *
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may do more harm than good, according to a group of drug specialists at the University of British Columbia.
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CoEnzyme Q10 reduces oxidative damage to nerve cells *
CoEnzyme Q10 may have a potential benefit as a therapeutic intervention for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Creatine helps brain, researchers discover *
Dietary additive used by athletes to build muscle may aid memory
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Crossing the border to fill a prescription *
Canada's cost controls on prescription drugs are either a beacon of fairness or a dangerous scheme to shirk the expense of drug research, if you believe the rhetoric in last month's U.S. House of Representatives debate on how to regulate pharmaceutical imports.
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Customs catches steroid smuggler *
B.C. man gets house arrest, $350,000 fine for selling 120 kg of the banned drugs.
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Cut cholesterol without leaving the kitchen *
A healthier diet can reduce cholesterol levels radically in a very short time, almost as effectively as a routinely prescribed drug, researchers in Toronto have demonstrated.
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Cut salt, nutrition report says *
A long-awaited nutrition report suggests lowering the maximum amount of salt Americans should allow themselves each day, even though the average person already consumes far more than is recommended.
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DAB -- European Regulatory Literature *
The German Pharmacopoiea (Deutsches Arzneibuch, or DAB) contains monographs on the quality and standards of many herbal drugs, medicinal plant preparations, and natural substances (e.g., essential oils) sold in Germany.
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Daily pill could boost heart health, doctors say *
The creation of a one-size-fits-all pill that combines six heart medications could reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes by more than 80 per cent if everyone over the age of 55 took it, a team of British doctors said yesterday.
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Dangerous supplements -- the 12 supplements to avoid *
The 12 supplement ingredients in this table have been linked to serious adverse events or, in the case of glandular supplements, to strong theoretical risks.
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David Griffiths -- An Introduction *
This is the first of many columns by UK biologist David Griffiths. Here, he talks about how he got into the fields of preventative health support and longevity.
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Diet comparable to statin drugs in lowering LDL cholesterol *
A new study published in the Feb 2005 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that the regular intake of certain foods may lower cholesterol as effectively as statin drugs.
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Dietary fibre may help prevent hypertension *
Dietary fibre intake in Western countries averages approximately 15 grams per day, which is about half the amount recommended by the American Heart Association and other health organizations.
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Dietary Supplements Among First Lines of Defence in Treatment of Menopause Symptoms *
Eight leading international women's health experts cite red clover isoflavones for efficacy, safety.
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Doctors propose magic bullet for heart *
A single pill combining six heart medications could avert more than 80 per cent of heart attacks and strokes if heart patients and everyone over 55 took it, British scientists said Thursday.
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Doctors tout traditional remedies *
But their work is stymied without financial backers, STEPHANIE NOLEN reports.
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Don't gamble with our drug prices *
U.S. big pharma is putting its big bucks on the line to try to influence Canadian health policy and we have much to lose if they win this one, writes drug-policy researcher ALAN CASSELS
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Drop in childhood cancer linked to folic-acid intake *
Adding folic acid to processed foods results in a 60-per-cent reduction in the incidence of neuroblastoma, a deadly childhood cancer, a Canadian study says.
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Drug advertising bad for medicare, CMA says *
Allowing direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs in Canada would be a bonanza for the media, generating an estimated $360-million a year in new ads.
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E-nose can sniff ailments *
University of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated the promise of a hand-held "electronic nose" for diagnosing pneumonia and sinusitis by analyzing a patient's exhaled breath. The e-nose device could make it faster, easier and cheaper to spot some respiratory diseases and, as a result, reduce unnecessary prescriptions.
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Easing the pain of arthritis *
Following the recall of Vioxx and subsequent safety concerns over non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other COX-2 medications, Canadian arthritis sufferers may be looking for alternatives for pain relief.
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Eat the whole tomato, scientists urge *
Supplements containing the antioxidant lycopene may be ineffective at warding off prostate cancer, researchers said Tuesday.
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Experts demand rules on drugs for children *
Regulations used for adults do not apply...
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Experts say the world is going to have a new flu pandemic, but can't say when *
For influenza experts, the question is not whether the world is going to have a new flu pandemic, but when.
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Fewer PCBs found in fish-oil capsules *
Fish-oil capsules contain only a fraction of the PCBs found in fresh farmed fish, according to research commissioned by The Globe and Mail and CTV News.
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Firm offers million dollars *
A U.S.-based nutritional supplement company has posted a guarantee of $1-million for Canadian athletes if one of them has a positive doping test in competition after taking the company's products.
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Folic acid crucial for mothers, research suggests *
Canadian researchers have made a startling discovery about the benefits of folic acid. The nutrient, which is added to foods to prevent neural-tube defects such as spina bifida, also appears to prevent one of the most common forms of childhood cancer.
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Folic Acid reduces risk of hypertension in women *
Folic acid supplements, widely used by women to prevent birth defects, may prevent hypertension in women, possibly due to its ability to relax blood vessels and ease blood flow.
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Fructose sweetening could be even worse than using other sweeteners *
According to Pharmaceutical News, a University of Cincinnati (UC) study provides new evidence that drinking large amounts of beverages containing fructose adds body fat, and might explain why sweetening with fructose could be even worse than using other sweeteners
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Garber Gastronomic: Getting the most from multivitamins *
But which ones will work to support your optimal health? ANNE GARBER finds out. . .
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Garber Gastronomic: What's happening to our food? *
A report from the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Las Vegas, July 2004.
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Genes decide the shape you're in *
According to a study by researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory of identical twins, the reason why some people can eat all the chocolate and chips they want and not increase their cholesterol levels, is all down to their genes.
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Genes may indicate health-specific diet *
Someday you may sit down to a breakfast prepared not simply to slake your appetite but to satisfy what your genes say you need to be healthy.
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Genes play an overriding role in cholesterol response *
Why does it seem like some people can eat all the ice cream they want without increasing their cholesterol or gaining much weight, while others with high cholesterol have to watch their diets like a hawk?
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Global vitamin program to reduce infant mortality *
A Canadian-backed global plan to add vitamins to food should result in an immediate reduction in infant mortality and crippling diseases, its organizers say.
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High anxiety *
Nervousness, panic and shyness are now part of the most-diagnosed group of mental illnesses -- and drug companies just happen to have an array of products to treat them. Is marketing the tail wagging this dog? ANNE McILROY investigates how anxiety became the new depression.
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High glycemic load increases stroke risk in overweight women *
A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology examined the association of dietary carbohydrate, glycemic index, and glycemic load with stroke risk among 78,779 U.S. women.
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Higher risk of dementia linked to HRT *
Post-menopausal women who take hormone replacement therapy have twice the risk of developing Alzheimer's as those who do not, according to new research. The combination of estrogen and progestin also increases the risk of women suffering from stroke, a related study found.
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Higher vitamin E levels reduce prostate cancer risk * *
In a Brief Communication published in the March 2, 2005 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers analyzed data from the Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention (ATBC) Study, which found an association between supplementation with vitamin E and lower risk of prostate cancer among 29,133 men.
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Ibuprofen, ASA lauded in cancer study *
Regular use of many over-the-counter painkillers every day can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women, a new study indicates.
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ImClone soars on drug study results *
Encouraging data presented from a study on the use of Erbitux for head and neck cancers.
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Inadequate magnesium intake is associated with heart disease risk *
In a recent study published in the June, 2005 volume of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, researchers determined that dietary magnesium consumption is associated with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation.
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Increasing calcium from diet and supplements lowers colorectal cancer risk *
Women who consume more than 800 milligrams of calcium each day may reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer. . .
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Is it true that high-dose Vitamin E could increase all-cause mortality? *
After reviewing a draft of the full paper, which will be published in January 2005, we believe the research is flawed, and we see little or no evidence to support the authors' conclusions.
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Junk food makes up nearly one-third of calories in American diet *
A study of 4700 adults showed that, despite the increased popularity of low-carbohydrate diets, almost one-third of Americans' calories are coming from 'empty calorie' foods such as sweets and desserts, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
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Kids do get depressed, and need properly tested drugs *
Last year in Canada, 450,000 children and adolescents saw a doctor for depression; three-quarters of them were prescribed drugs.
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Lack of surgery follow-up cited in bypass study *
One-third of patients who undergo heart bypass surgery fail to fill the prescription for drugs designed to prevent a recurrence of heart troubles, according to a new study.
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Lacking vitality? Give yourself a boost! *
Every tissue and every organ system in the body relies on minerals in some way for normal function. The body absorbs minerals two ways, through diet and through the skin.
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Leading vitamin scientist faces fire over data *
A scientific firestorm has erupted over the work of Canadian researcher Ranjit Chandra, who won international acclaim for groundbreaking studies into multivitamins that he later used to promote his own nutritional supplement.
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Les vitamines pourraient réduire le risque de maladies cardiaques chez les enfants *
Je suis désolé, but I have no idea why this new USANA story was sent to me en français!
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Linolenic acid reduces atherosclerotic plaque *
A study published in the June 7, 2005 issue of the journal Circulation has shown a decreased prevalence of calcified atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries of individuals whose diets included higher amounts of alpha-linolenic acid.
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Long-term vitamin E use slows cataract development *
The April 2005 issue of the journal Archives of Opthalmology reports that long- term use of vitamin E supplements and an increased intake of the B vitamins thiamin and riboflavin are associated with a reduction in the progression of cataracts.
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Look more closely at Prozac study *
Over the past few months, there have been mounting concerns that some people taking antidepressant medications are at heightened risk of committing suicide.
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Low Chromium Levels May Increase Heart Attack Risk *
Men with low chromium levels at higher heart risk.
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Low levels of folate linked to lower birth rates *
Mothers-to-be with lower levels of the vitamin folate in their body during early pregnancy are more likely to have babies with lower, or less healthy, birth weights, a British study has revealed.
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Low vitamin B12 levels increase birth defect risk *
A recent study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology investigated B vitamins and homocysteine as risk factors for children born with spina bifida...
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Low zinc intake may influence exercise performance *
In a recent study published in the May, 2005 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers analyzed the effect of restricted dietary zinc on metabolic responses during exercise.
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Low zinc levels associated with reduced bone mineral density in men *
A new study reveals: Low zinc intakes and reduced blood zinc concentrations have been previously reported in women with osteoporosis.
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Madeleine Litchfield and USANA: Taking charge of your health *****
I've heard many claims for product lines, but I have to honestly say I've never seen a line that has so many completely positive testimonials, and is backed up by so much thorough research and quality control.
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Man launches lawsuit over antidepressant *
Steven Ledyit was a 32-year-old sales rep living in Barrie, Ont., when he began taking the antidepressant nefazodone, known by its trade name Serzone.
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Man's death after drug error to be probed *
Red Deer hospital gave wrong narcotic to patient injured in horse-riding accident.
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Meat eaters more likely to be obese than vegetarians *
A new study says that women who are vegetarians are less likely to be obese than those who eat meat.
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Mediterranean diet and healthy lifestyle add years to life *
Adherence to a Mediterranean style diet, coupled with a few healthy lifestyle habits, can add years of life even among individuals aged 70 to 90 years.
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More are suffering gastric bleeding from pain drugs *
The popularity of a new generation of painkillers has led to a sharp increase in the number of people suffering from bleeding ulcers, according to a new study.
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Multivitamin Use Before Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Pre-term Births *
A study published in the November 2004 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology found that the use of multivitamin supplements by women prior to becoming pregnant was associated with fewer pre-term deliveries.
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Multivitamins don't prevent infections in older people *
At least 10 per cent of older people have a vitamin or mineral deficiency, which can lead to poor immunity and increased risk of infection.
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Nutrients and Your Body: Supplement for a supple complexion *
Studies indicate that many of us, even with great intentions, fall short of taking the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
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Nutritional supplements improve symptoms of peripheral vascular disease *
A new study published in the June, 2005 issue of the Journal of Nutrition indicates that a combination of nutrients known to help protect against cardiovascular disease also helps to improve the risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
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Nutritional supplements slow aging of brain *
A study published in the December 2004 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found a correlation between nutritional supplement use and improved cognition later in life. Cognition is the mental process of thought, including perception, reasoning, intuition and memory.
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Omega-3 fatty acids improve heart health measures in the elderly *
A study published in the April volume of the medical journal Chest, indicates that omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil may improve heart function even after short-term supplementation.
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Omega-3 fatty acids reduce mortality risk more effectively than statin drugs *
A review published in the April 11, 2005 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine analyzed the effects of various lipid-lowering regimens on overall mortality and mortality from coronary heart disease.
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Osteoporosis linked to lack of estrogen-regulating protein *
British scientists experimenting with mice believe they may have found why post-menopausal women often suffer from osteoporosis.
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Ottawa warns of suicide risk for teens on anti-depressants *
Mounting concerns over the safety of prescribing a new generation of anti-depressants to children and teenagers has prompted Health Canada to issue a rare public warning to reconsider their use because the popular drugs may actually increase the risk of suicide.
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Painkiller addiction a problem on Cape Breton *
Nova Scotia's deputy minister of health admits some people in Cape Breton are struggling with addictions to powerful painkillers, such as oxycontin.
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Physicians' body puts heat on Net pharmacies *
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba wants the province to bring in legislation to find and discipline doctors who sign prescriptions without seeing patients. Such a move would likely spell the end for Manitoba's Internet pharmacies, which have made millions and created hundreds of jobs by selling drugs south of the border.
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Profile: Dr. Malcolm Stuart, the 'father of modern herbalism' *
His worldwide contribution to the subject of herbs has led to him now being described as the 'Father of Modern Herbalism.'
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Quigley prepares for NEXT cough/cold season with new products *
The Quigley Corp. recently introduced a "Cold-Eeze" moisturizing nasal spray that contains its zinc gluconate ingredient as well as an aloe vera gel.
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Recent fears won't keep salmon off my dinner plate *
It's hard to figure out what to eat these days. Previously revered for its heart-healthy oils, salmon was dealt another blow last week. Researchers from Indiana University reported trace levels of flame-retardant chemicals in farmed and wild salmon.
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Recent findings on lycopene and prostrate cancer *
A recent study from Harvard Medical School on over 47,000 men from the
Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS) showed that there was a
significantly lower risk of developing prostate cancer in men with the
highest intake of lycopene...
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Research pans tomato extract *
Better eat the whole tomato. New research suggests that men who take a tomato extract called lycopene to ward off prostate cancer would be better off eating the entire fruit -- or even pizza with tomato sauce.
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Researchers identify possible fat protein *
The identification of a new protein on fat cells may help doctors tackle the growing scourge of obesity, McGill researchers said Thursday.
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Rickets' comeback alarming *
Rickets, a bone-wrenching childhood condition that virtually disappeared from Canada more than a generation ago, is making an alarming comeback, warns the Canadian Paediatric Society.
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Selenium and colorectal cancer risk *
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has found that selenium intake may be related to a decreased risk of colorectal cancer.
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Soy Protein and Diabetes Complications *
Soy protein has many potential health benefits. . .
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Soy protein reduces breast cancer risk in women *
A meta-analysis of 14 studies relating to soy consumption and breast cancer in women around the world was published in the April volume of The International Journal of Cancer Prevention.
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Sticking to a healthy lifestyle *
NHL coach Ken Hitchcock once weighed 475 pounds. Now a strict regimen helps him take on a pressure-filled career.
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Still hope for folate to prevent birth defect *
Fortifying foods such as flour and pasta with folic acid has dramatically reduced the rate of children with devastating birth defects, including spina bifida.
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Study finds most of us eat too much salt *
More than 90 per cent of Canadian men and 50 per cent of Canadian women consume more salt daily than the "tolerable upper limit" for good health, a new study shows.
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Study links aspirin to pancreatic cancer *
U.S. researchers have found evidence that long-term use of aspirin increased the risk of pancreatic cancer in a large group of women.
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Sunshine vitamin (D) helps prevent MS *
A Harvard study shows that women can reduce their risk of multiple sclerosis by 40 per cent simply by consuming the recommended daily dose of Vitamin D.
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Sure, breakfast is the key meal of the day . . . *
Breakfast, mothers often say, is the most important meal of the day.
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Test touts good Italian cholesterol *
U.S. researchers have used a synthetic version of "good cholesterol" to almost magically reverse the effects of one of the most common forms of heart disease.
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The anti-doping squad pursues a new steroid *
The world of athletics is about to be shaken to its foundations over the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Those who have put off the reckoning longest will likely be shaken hardest.
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The cost of a normal life *
Sufferers of rare conditions such as Fabry disease need very expensive drugs, and they must fight provincial wrangling over providing treatment...
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The effects of soy protein containing isoflavones on blood lipids *
It is well known that soy protein has a beneficial effect on blood lipids, but it has been unclear which components of soy protein are responsible for the health benefits. . .
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The folly of no folic acid *
Fad of low-carb dieting ignores danger of eliminating essential vitamin.
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The Savvy Consumer: The safe supplements *
While some supplements are downright dangerous, there are a number of them that have been proven useful and "user-friendly." Here are some of the most important ones we recommend. . .
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The wonder drug *
A century ago, ASA arrived on the market as a quick remedy for pain and fever. Apparently, it does much, much more, including helping to prevent heart attacks, breast cancer and Alzheimer's. The Globe's ANNE McILROY reports
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Three-bean salad with artichokes, anyone? *
Beans, artichokes and russet potatoes have more disease-fighting antioxidants than other vegetables, a new study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has found. The study is being described as the most complete and accurate yet on antioxidants in foods.
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Tragic Hip Peril: Vitamin D deficiency and hip fracture risk *
A new report to be published online in Current Medical Research and Opinion found that in nearly all cases of hip fracture the patients are deficient in vitamin D.
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Tramadol test result significant: Labopharm *
Labopharm Inc. of Montreal said it achieved statistical significance in one of two Phase III clinical trials in the United States with its flagship once-daily tramadol to reduce osteoarthritic pain of the knee.
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Trans-fatty acids to be cut from popular cracker *
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, the popular cheesy fish-shaped crackers, are about to undergo a major makeover, losing their artery-clogging trans-fatty acids.
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Truth or Myth: Are you what you eat? *
If the body isn't getting enough minerals, the skin will be affected. Minerals are components of the bones, teeth, soft tissue, muscle, blood, and nerve cells - they are vital to overall mental and physical well-being.
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U.S. advised to make morning-after pill available to women over the counter *
Emergency contraception -- the morning-after pill -- should be available without a prescription on pharmacy shelves in the United States, next to the Aspirin and cough medicine, U.S. government advisers said yesterday.
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U.S. bans ephedra *
The U.S, government announced on Tuesday a ban on the sale of ephedra, an herbal supplement used for weight control that has been linked to a number of deaths and harmful side effects.
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U.S. drug boycott threat called 'ridiculous' *
It's inconceivable that multinational drug companies will stop shipping pharmaceuticals to Canada as part of a political battle to break the back of Canadian Internet pharmacies that supply American consumers, industry sources say.
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U.S. drug sales leave Canada short *
Lack of two crucial drugs could affect patients with leukemia and brain tumours.
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U.S. Medicare bill won't be a cure *
The U.S. Congress has abandoned efforts to pass a major energy bill this year. It should also have walked away from a sweeping overhaul of Medicare.
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U.S. official wary of Canadian drugs *
The U.S. official in charge of drug safety warned yesterday that Americans' health is being endangered by potentially unsafe Canadian drugs imported through controversial Internet pharmacies.
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UK offers practical solution to high nutrient levels *
New supplement labels that advise consumers of the possible risks of high strength vitamins will show European regulators that such products do not need to be reformulated and can remain on the market, say UK supplement makers.
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Vegging Out *
No longer the sole orbit of middle-aged ex-hippies, fanatical animal-rights activists, anemic health nuts and flaky movie stars, vegetarianism today is embraced by a wide assortment of people. And they are being converted younger than ever...
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Viagra may face stiff competition *
The U.S. government has approved the sale of a second pill to treat erectile dysfunction, setting the stage for a fierce battle with Viagra in the billion-dollar-plus impotence market.
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Vitamin C supplements linked to lower heart disease risk *
A recent study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that people who supplement with high doses of vitamin C could be reducing their risk of developing coronary heart disease.
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Vitamin could prevent arthritis *
Scientists hope adding vitamin D to the diet could help prevent one of the most common and painful forms of arthritis.
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Vitamin D deficiency among Canadians compromises bone health *
A substantial number of Canadians are not getting the required calcium and vitamin D and face an increased risk of bone fractures and other chronic conditions, according to medical experts citing recent studies.
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Vitamin D may prevent tooth loss *
Periodontal disease is a common chronic inflammatory disease and a major risk factor for tooth loss.
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Vitamin D supplementation lowers fracture risk *
The May 11, 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association published the results of a meta-analysis of 12 clinical trials involving vitamin D supplementation in the prevention of fracture.
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Vitamin E shows a heart health benefit in women *
A new study published in the July 6, 2005 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association found that vitamin E significantly reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
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Vitamin E supplements are safe and beneficial * *
The press has not been kind to vitamin supplements lately, especially vitamin E. . .
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Vitamin E supplements reduce the risk of ALS *
A study published online in advance of the January 2005 issue of Annals of Neurology has found an association between the use of vitamin E supplements and a lower incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Vitamin E, beta-carotene do little for heart: study *
Vitamin E and beta-carotene pills are useless for warding off major heart problems, and beta-carotene, a source of vitamin A, may be harmful, an analysis of key studies has concluded.
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Vitamin pills may not reduce risk of key diseases *
But it's okay to take them, task force says
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Vitamins E and C confirmed safe by leading experts *
Despite recent news reports about the safety of certain supplements, vitamins E and C have now been exonerated.
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Vitamins E, C cut Alzheimer's risk, study says *
People of retirement age who took supplements of both vitamin E and C daily saw their risk of Alzheimer's disease plummet by almost 80 per cent, a new study shows.
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Vitamins found to slow AIDS *
Researchers say effects of vitamins B, C and E are especially important in Africa, where people are often malnourished and can't get AIDS drugs.
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Vitamins improve a healthy diet *
We're told repeatedly that eating a variety of foods from the four food groups will give us the vitamins and minerals we need to stay healthy. The reality is that many Canadians fall short when it comes to getting what's recommended.
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Vitamins May Reduce Children's Heart Disease Risk *
Scientists from the University of California and in Austria, studied 15 youngsters, age 9 to 20, who had high cholesterol levels. . .
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Vitamins no protection against second stroke *
Stroke victims cannot ward off a second attack by increasing their intake of vitamin B, researchers in Canada, Scotland and the United States have found.
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Vitamins: Too much of a good thing? *
Think twice before you swallow that handful of vitamins. New research suggests they could actually be harmful to your health. ANNE McILROY explains...
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Voluntary AIDS testing creates waves *
The government of Botswana is offering AIDS testing to anyone who is treated at a health clinic, a simple step that may herald a major change in how the disease is handled throughout the developing world.
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Waist-not, Want lots *
New guidelines on prevention and management of obesity suggest health check-ups should include a measure of waist circumference.
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Warm weather means Canadians are getting more active *
. . .But all this physical activity is also turning into a pain in the back.
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We're Not Eating Our Fruits And Veggies *
A new AC Nielsen poll indicates that at least 85 percent of us are not eating the recommended minimum servings fruits and vegetables a day.
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'How will I cope?' First, by reaching out *
My patient looked out her window in the early autumn evening thinking that life was not only good, but couldn't be better.
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* Australian Olive leaves put squeeze on antioxidant 'Super Juices' *
An Australian olive leaf juice has been proven to have an antioxidant capacity up to 28 times more powerful than some "super juices."
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A ray of hope for a nation riddled by AIDS *
Lower drug prices, enlightened policies and an innovative doctor work wonders
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Aerosols may harm mother and baby *
New research carried out in the UK indicates that air fresheners and aerosols can cause headaches and depression in mothers and diarrhoea and earache in babies. The more frequently the mother uses aerosols, it seems, the more likely she and her baby are to have problems.
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Biotech protesters pick wrong target *
Pharmaceuticals conference mistaken for meeting about genetically modified foods.
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Canada can carry much more *
Canadian firms stand ready to manufacture affordable AIDS drugs. The WTO has even relaxed its patent rules. So why won't the PM give the green light? demands lawyer RICHARD ELLIOTT
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Canada's drug policies 'parasitic,' U.S. says *
Interview with FDA head sparks debate on issue of reliance on American research
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Doctors' offices raided in Rush Limbaugh case *
Investigators who raided the offices of Rush Limbaugh's doctors said in search warrants filed yesterday said that the conservative radio commentator engaged in illegal drug use and "doctor shopping" for prescription painkillers.
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Drug tests favour sponsor's product, study says *
Drug testing funded by the pharmaceutical industry is four times more likely to show results favouring the sponsor's product than publicly funded research, a new report has found.
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HRT nearly doubles heart attack risk in first year *
Women who take hormone replacement pills after menopause nearly double their risk of heart attacks during the first year of treatment, a landmark study concludes.
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Malaria: 'Forgotten epidemic' rears head *
Shivering and sweating feverishly, Felicia Egbuchue took the malaria medicine her doctor prescribed. Although it had cured her in years past, this time it didn't. She was rushed to the hospital and hooked up to an intravenous drip.
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Milk can help girls lose weight, study says *
Weight-conscious adolescent girls have a better chance of losing their flabby midriffs if they ditch soft drinks in favour of milk, a preliminary U.S. study presented at an obesity conference suggests.
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New study drives nail in coffin of HRT therapy *
Estrogen-progestin pills may cause an aggressive form of breast cancer and make it harder to find tumors until they have reached a later, less-curable stage, according to one of the biggest, most authoritative analyses yet.
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Paving the way for female Viagra *
A UBC researcher has boldly gone where no scientist has gone before -- and mapped the previously unidentified nerves that cause sexual pleasure in women. GWENDOLYN RICHARDS reports.
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Penicillin may prevent strokes *
A Canadian study links antibiotic use to radically lower rates of heart disease
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Steroid fallout spreading *
National Hockey League professionals will be included with all other Olympic athletes if the International Olympic Committee follows through with plans to test urine samples stored since the 2002 Salt Lake Games for newly detected banned drugs.
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