2014-07-02 15:02:40 A new study was published that examined 2 whether separate items could prevent upper respiratory tract infections in university students.(1) First, they wanted to know if vitamin D supplementation (10,000 IU per week)…
Read More2014-07-02 15:01:35 Children have a lower tendency to eat vegetables, especially if they are fussy eaters or in their pre-school years. Repeated exposure to vegetables improves children’s intake of new vegetables, but there are many…
Read More2014-06-06 09:20:35 A rotator cuff tear is an injury to one of the tendons of rotator cuff muscles. It can include any type of irritation or damage to these muscles and is one of the…
Read More2014-06-06 09:20:04 Anxiety is one of the most common diagnoses that occur in the primary care of patients. Women are more predominantly affected. As much as 8% of doctor visits are associated with some form…
Read More2014-06-06 09:19:26 When pain menstrual cramping occurs, it is usually cramping in the uterus. It causes restriction in activity and often causes absences from school and work among young women. The medical term for painful…
Read More2014-06-06 09:18:46 The consumption of cocoa and dark chocolate is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The endothelium is the inner lining of blood vessels and improvements in this lining may be responsible…
Read More2014-06-06 09:15:56 A recent clinical trial was conducted to examine the effect of prophylactic probiotics on a number of gastrointestinal concerns in children.(1) Colic, gastroesophageal reflux (or heartburn), and constipation are the most common disorders…
Read More2014-05-06 10:13:32 Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles into specific areas of the body to promote health. Postoperative nausea and vomiting are common complaints, even despite advances in care. One newly published study examined whether…
Read More2014-05-06 10:12:34 The key factors of the Mediterranean diet consist of eating primarily plant-based foods (like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts), eating healthy fats like olive oil, using herbs and spices instead of salt,…
Read More2014-05-06 10:11:38 Green tea is made from the leaves of a herb called Camellia sinensis. It originated in Asia but now has spread through most cultures. Recently, green tea and sour tea have been studied…
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