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Scientists prove the healing effects of wheat grass juice and wheat grass extract

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 10, 2012, 12:10 am
by: Donna Earnest Pravel Wheat grass is composed of the young shoots of wheat before stalks form a head with grain. It contains no wheat gluten, and is considered by many natural health professionals to possess healing properties. Wheat grass is, by composition, a superfood. This is due to wheat...
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Monitoring Protein Didn't Improve Heart Failure Outcomes

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 3:22 am
(HealthDay News) -- Using the biomarker molecule known as brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) to guide treatment for older people with chronic heart failure did not improve the clinical outcome in most cases in a Swiss study. There have been conflicting reports about the value of monitoring blood le...
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Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 3:20 am
(HealthDay News) -- Even a few extra pounds and just a little inactivity increased the risk of heart failure in a major study of American doctors. "What this study shows is that even overweight men who are not obese have an increase in heart failure risk," said Dr. Satish Kenchaiah, lead author ...
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Pricey heart disease screening program virtually useless

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 6:31 am
Researchers in the U.K. are questioning the effectiveness of a $387 million a year heart screening program started in the country back in 2008. According to a report published in the British Medical Journal on the issue, the money being spent on this program would be much better spent on patient...
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Heart failure breakthrough: placebo controlled study shows major

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 6:20 am
Heart failure is a progressive condition marked by a worsening of the heart's ability to pump enough blood to supply the body's needs. It is most often caused by a heart attack, years of high blood pressure or other injuries to the cardiovascular system and kills about 250,000 people in the U.S....
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Scientists announce amazing findings: chocolate offers huge

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 8:18 am
All regular readers of NaturalNews know that researchers have discovered chocolate (especially the organic, not junked up with additives and sugar type) contains phytochemicals which appear to promote good health. But no one has had much of a clue about the specifics of some of those benefits on...
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Fraudulent herbal immune supplement fails to reduce flu symptoms for 99 percent of people

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 5:46 am
In an independent review published in a peer-reviewed medical journal (see below), a popular herbal immune supplement called "ImmunoFlu Remedy" was found to fraudulently marketed as a "flu prevention supplement." Its makers claim that if you take the supplement, you won't get the flu and won't m...
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Five healthy practices dramatically reduce stroke risk

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 6:42 am
Few conditions are more devastating than stroke, yet an article published ahead of print on August 12, 2008 in the American Heart Association journal Circulation (http://circ.ahajournals.org/) reports that just five healthy lifestyle factors may confer significant protection against the event. For...
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Diabetes, Obesity After 60 May Drive Up Breast Cancer Risk

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 4:25 am
(HealthDay News) -- A woman's risk of developing breast cancer appears to rise if she has diabetes or is obese after age 60, a new study indicates. Previous research has linked obesity and increased breast cancer risk, but "the diabetes link had not been clearly shown," said researcher Dr. Hakan...
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Treat cancer - Recent research shows natural combinations boost IV vitamin C

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 4:18 am
The latest research on high dose, intravenous vitamin C continues to confirm its cytotoxic effects on many cancers in tissue culture models. Results have been so promising that oncologists are now researching the combination of vitamin C with standard chemo drugs. Not surprisingly, vitamin C was...
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Managing Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Cuts Stroke Risk

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 3:36 am
(HealthDay News) -- People who have suffered a stroke can significantly reduce the odds of a second stroke or a heart attack by controlling their blood pressure and cholesterol, new research shows. "There are about 800,000 new strokes in the U.S. and 1 million in Europe each year," said study a...
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Blood Pressure Control in Middle Age Can Lower Lifetime Heart Risk

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 3:32 am
(HealthDay News) -- Blood pressure changes in middle age can affect your lifetime risk for heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests. U.S. researchers analyzed data from almost 62,000 people whose blood pressure readings were tracked for an average of 14 years. People who kept or lowered thei...
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Skin transformed into brain cells

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 3:36 am
By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News Skin cells have been converted directly into cells which develop into the main components of the brain, by researchers studying mice in California. The experiment, reported ...
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Pneumococcal bug poses new threat

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 3:32 am
BBC News The pneumococcal vaccine has reduced cases in children A strain of bacteria which can cause pneumonia and meningitis in children is on the rise in England and Wales, figures suggest. The introduction of a vaccine against pneumococcal disease in 2006 has dramat...
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Bacterial disguise evades vaccine

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 3:28 am
By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria can cause pneumonia and meningitis. Some bacteria can evade efforts to vaccinate against them by wearing a new disguise, researchers say. A study, published in Nat...
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Brain waves from thoughts of sounds used to move cursor

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 3:25 am
By Jason Palmer Science and technology reporter, BBC News The studies used large arrays of electrodes but the job could be done with far smaller implants A cursor on a computer screen can be controlled using thoughts about a range of vowel sounds, research has foun...
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Fatty liver disease - Choline provides a nutritional solution for a silent epidemic

Aree B. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 3:14 am
by: Helmut Beierbeck Fatty liver disease used to be associated with alcoholism, but it is no longer restricted to heavy drinkers. Our calorie-rich but nutrient-poor diet has led to an epidemic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that tracks our rising obesity and diabetes rates (1). Auto...
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Stomach Cancer on the Rise Among Young, White Adults

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 6:49 am
(HealthDay News) -- While rates of lower stomach cancer continue to decline for most groups in the United States, a new study finds that among young, white men and women the rate is increasing. The main cause of lower stomach cancer is infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, while cance...
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Noncardiac Chest Pain May Warrant More Management: Study

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 10:57 pm
(HealthDay News) -- People discharged from the hospital with noncardiac (not heart-related) chest pain may require more aggressive cardiovascular risk management than they typically receive, a new study has found. Noncardiac chest pain can be caused by a number of problems, including panic attac...
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Expensive, risky surgery for periphery artery disease pushed

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 10:55 pm
Expensive, risky surgery for periphery artery disease pushed by doctors who ignore better alternatives Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a slow and progressive circulation disorder most often affecting arteries in the legs. Atherosclerosis, the same plaques of fat, calcium and other related gunk th...
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Common Heart Dysfunction Can Help Bring on Heart Failure

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 10:53 pm
(HealthDay News) -- A common form of heart trouble called diastolic dysfunction appears to worsen over time and may lead to an increased risk of heart failure, new research shows. In people with diastolic dysfunction, which often comes with advancing age, the heart's left ventricle fills with bl...
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Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer Risk

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 6:38 am
I have had discussions with the top research at the Council for responsible nutrition who informed me that their high level consensus was that up to 10,000 units of Vitamin D is safe for virtually anyone. Now we have a slight cloud on that; however, I think this article clarifies just how slight tha...
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Licorice root proven effective against oral infections

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 11:54 pm
by: Tara Green A new study indicates that dried licorice root is effective against the bacteria which causes tooth decay and gum disease, both of which can lead to tooth loss. Reporting their findings in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Natural Products, researchers say that that two s...
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Dr Mark Sircus to release new book on Medical Marijuana

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 11:48 pm
by: Mark Sircus., AC, OMD A medicinal marijuana user should not be considered a criminal in any state. Most major medical groups, including the Institute of Medicine, agree that marijuana is a compound with significant therapeutic potential. - Dr. Gregory T. Carter The United States government i...
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Vitamin B6 Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 12:13 am
Vitamin B6 Cuts Colon Cancer Risk By Kathleen Doheny WEDNESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- High daily levels of vitamin B6 may reduce the risk of getting colon cancer by 58 percent, claims a new study from Harvard Medical School. The research, published in the May 4 issue of the Journal of the Na...
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Clogged Arteries Pose Different Dangers for Men, Women: Study

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 9:01 am
(HealthDay News) -- Not all clogged arteries are created equal, with women and men facing different heart risks even when they have the same amount of coronary plaque, a new study suggests. Analyzing the results of coronary CT angiographies -- non-invasive tests that look for coronary artery blo...
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Juice to Prevent Heart Disease??

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 8:58 am
Do you know anything about a new kind of orange juice that lowers C-reactive protein and cholesterol? C-reactive protein (CRP) is a substance found in blood that is a marker for inflammation in the body, especially at the cellular level. The hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) test is now ...
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Which foods are most protective against colon cancer?

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 6:05 am
Joel Fuhrman, M.D. It is estimated that there are more than 100,000 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone, and colon and rectal cancers are the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths.1 The American Institute for Cancer Research estimates that forty-five percent o...
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Healthy Living Can Prevent Nearly 25% of Colorectal Cancers

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 6:00 am
(HealthDay News) -- As many as 23 percent of colorectal cancers could be prevented if people followed five simple healthy lifestyle recommendations, Danish researchers say. The recommendations -- which would improve overall health as well -- include exercise, a good diet, moderate drinking, no s...
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Clogged Arteries Pose Different Dangers for Men, Women: Study

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 8:37 am
(HealthDay News) -- Not all clogged arteries are created equal, with women and men facing different heart risks even when they have the same amount of coronary plaque, a new study suggests. Analyzing the results of coronary CT angiographies -- non-invasive tests that look for coronary artery blo...
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Snow Shoveling Really Does Raise Heart Attack Risk: Study

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 8:36 am
(HealthDay News) -- Snow shoveling does increase the risk of heart attack, a new study confirms. While many people believe this, there has been little actual evidence, according to researchers at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. So they decided to look for proof. They reviewed the records ...
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Heart Experts Make Boosting Bystander CPR a Priority

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 8:57 am
(HealthDay News) -- People who suffer sudden cardiac arrest are more likely to survive if 911 and EMS dispatchers help bystanders assess victims and begin CPR immediately, says a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. One of its main goals is to increase how often bystander...
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Does Deodorant Ingredient Affect Breast Cancer Risk?

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 4:43 am
(HealthDay News) -- For several years, researchers have studied a possible link between substances called parabens -- widely used as a germ-fighting preservative in cosmetics such as deodorant/antiperspirants -- and breast cancer. Investigators have learned that parabens, also found in some drug...
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Exercise in Adolescence May Cut Risk of Deadly Brain Tumor

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 7:27 am
(HealthDay News) -- Exercising during adolescence may help guard against a deadly form of brain tumor in adulthood, new research suggests. The study also found that avoiding obesity during the teen years was associated with a lower risk of developing the cancerous brain tumors called gliomas, while ...
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Cell Phones Don't Raise Brain Cancer Risk, Study Says

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 7:26 am
(HealthDay News) -- The 5 billion people worldwide who chat away on cell phones shouldn't worry about an increased risk of brain cancer, new Danish research contends. One of the largest and longest studies on the subject finds no more brain tumors among people who had cell phones over 17 years t...
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Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 7:01 am
(HealthDay News) -- Lying face down instead of face up while receiving mechanical ventilation doesn't lower the risk of death for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), according to Italian researchers. Prone, or face-down, positioning is recommended for patients with ARDS, a ...
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Poor Diet May Make COPD Worse, Study Finds

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 6:39 am
(HealthDay News) -- Certain vitamin deficiencies may lead to decreased lung function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, says a new study. For the study, 20 COPD patients (13 women, seven men) completed a questionnaire to...
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Synthetic HDL Could Fight Heart Disease

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 15, 2012, 6:17 am
(HealthDay News) -- A synthetic high-density lipoprotein (HDL) -- the "good" cholesterol -- may hold promise for combating chronically high cholesterol levels and the deadly cardiovascular disease it can cause. The synthetic HDL, created by Northwestern University researchers, is close in size ...
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Good Golf Form Can Improve Game and Prevent Pain

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 10:00 am
(HealthDay News) -- Golf may appear to be easier on the body than many other sports, but don't be fooled. Poor form and technique can lead to injuries of the bones, muscles or joints, warns the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which cited federal statistics showing that medical professio...
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Mummies Show Heart Disease Is an Ancient Problem

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 12:47 am
(HealthDay News) -- The earliest known case of coronary artery disease has been found in the 3,550-year-old mummy of an Egyptian princess. She lived between 1580 and 1550 B.C., and died in her early 40s, say researchers. Their investigation with whole-body CT scans found that this wasn't a uniqu...
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Cholesterol Deposits Around Eyes Linked to Heart Risk

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 12:44 am
(HealthDay News) -- Men and women who develop visible deposits of cholesterol in the skin around their eyelids appear to face a higher risk of heart disease in general and suffering a heart attack in particular, new Danish research suggests. The link between the skin condition and heart disease,...
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Prevent heart disease with quality multivitamins

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 12:43 am
Taking quality multivitamins is a great way to supplement one's diet with high doses of nutrients that are often lacking in modern-day food. And a new study out of Sweden has found that women who take multivitamins help to reduce their overall risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack. For...
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Popular Bone Drugs Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Risk

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 11, 2012, 6:03 am
(HealthDay News) -- People who take drugs called bisphosphonates to prevent bone loss may also reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer by almost 60 percent compared to those not on the drugs, a new study suggests. Bisphosphonates include such common drugs as Fosamax (alendronate), Boniva (...
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Colon Surgery Linked to High Readmission Rates

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 9, 2012, 9:26 am
(HealthDay News) -- Although one in four patients ends up back in the hospital within three months of colon surgery, new research reveals these readmissions -- which cost $300 million every year -- are often preventable. The most common reason colorectal surgery patients return to the hospital: ...
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Ginger Supplements Might Ease Inflammation Linked to Colon Cancer

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 9, 2012, 9:25 am
(HealthDay News) -- A small, preliminary study finds that ginger root supplements seem to reduce inflammation in the intestines -- a potential sign that the pills might reduce the risk of colon cancer. However, more study needs to be done, and the researchers aren't yet recommending that people ...
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Heart Patients Benefit From At-Home Care, Study Finds

Aree B. posted an article on - Jan 8, 2012, 8:25 am
(HealthDay News) -- Patients with worsening chronic heart failure may find "hospital-at-home" care is a good alternative to treatment in a traditional hospital, Italian researchers report. An estimated 5 million North Americans suffer from chronic heart failure, a condition in which the heart strugg...
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