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The spectrum of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can range from asymptomatic accumulation of fat in the liver without inflammation, to non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
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A low-glycemic load diet is more likely to produce weight loss in obese young adults who have high insulin concentrations than is a low fat diet; it is also more likely to improve high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and triglycerides, regardless of insulin levels.
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Sweeping new changes have been made to the guidelines for prevention of endocarditis in patients undergoing dental procedures.
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Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep per night and should feel refreshed after that much sleep. Unfortunately, Americans are sleeping less.
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Petty RG. The role of diet and nutrition in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(7):77-81.
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Kiefer D. Who needs benzos? Lavender and insomnia. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(7):73076.
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GlaxoSmithKline's rosiglitazone (Avandia) will receive a black box warning by the FDA because of concerns over heart failure associated with use of the drug.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is the second most common infectious cause of death in adults worldwide after HIV/AIDS.