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Allergic rhinitis affects 10%-20% of the population, and it greatly affects quality of life.
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The conclusion of this systematic review, that spinal manipulation is of no benefit to patients with asthma, is acceptable when considered within its narrow framework. It is, however, irreparably hampered by the limited nature of the existing data, and an all too apparent bias.
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Taking data from a large cohort being followed prospectively, the authors of this trial found that a dietary pattern disturbingly similar to our "Western-style" way of eating is significantly associated with a greater risk for self-reported depression at 5 years of follow-up when compared to an eating pattern that more closely mimics the Mediterranean- or Asian-style diet.
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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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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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A meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials (n = 2,426) of supplemental vitamin D showed a dose of 700-1,000 IU/d reduced fall risk in older individuals by 19% (or by 26% with vitamin D...
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In women with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency, a meta-analysis found a small beneficial effect of DHEA supplementation on health-related quality of life and depression, but no significant effect on anxiety or sexual function.
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In this re-examination of data from the large GEM study of Ginkgo biloba in elderly subjects and incident dementia, the investigators suggest that ginkgo not only does not prevent the development of dementia, but also does not slow the rate of cognitive decline in old age.
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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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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.
