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Coffee, Tea May Stall Diabetes

2009-12-15T15:42:00.000-08:00

Every cup of coffee a person drinks per day may lower the risk of diabetes by 7%. A new review of research on the link between lifestyle factors, like coffee and tea consumption, and diabetes risk suggests that drinking regular or decaffeinated coffee and tea all lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Researchers say the number of people with type 2 diabetes is expected to increase by 65% by 2025, reaching an estimated 380 million people worldwide."Despite considerable research attention, the role of specific dietary and lifestyle factors remains uncertain, although obesity and physical inactivity have consistently been reported to raise the risk of diabetes mellitus," write researcher Rachel Huxley, DPhil, of the George Institute for International Health, University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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Virus Linked to Prostate Cancer

2009-09-08T16:12:00.000-07:00

A virus may be responsible for some prostate cancers and hold clues to the cause of the deadly disease, according to a new study. Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) has been previously linked to leukemia and sarcomas in animals, but researchers say this has more recently been identified in human prostate cancer samples.

"We found that XMRV was present in 27% of prostate cancers we examined and that it was associated with more aggressive tumors," researcher Ila R. Singh, MD, PhD, associate professor of pathology at the University of Utah, says in a news release. If further studies confirm that the virus causes prostate cancer, researchers say it would open new avenues for diagnostic tests, vaccines, and therapies for treating prostate cancer.

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Colon Cancer Stopped in Its Tracks in Swiss Study

2009-08-28T16:08:00.000-07:00

Swiss scientists report that they may have found a way to stop colon cancer in its tracks by tinkering with a genetic pathway that allows cells to communicate with one another. The treatment potentially could help prevent colon cancer from reaching advanced stages and moving to other organs. The research, published Aug. 27 in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine, showed that blocking a communications pathway known as Hedgehog-GLI (HH-GLI) could block tumors because they rely on the pathway to grow.

"Previous works hinted at the possible role of HH-GLI in colon cancer, but this was denied by other studies, so its involvement was never entirely clear," lead researcher Professor Ariel Ruiz i Altaba of Geneva University, said in a news release from the journal's publisher. "In this study we have proven that HH-GLI is essential for the development and growth of colon cancers." The research could lead to new anti-cancer treatments that may help prevent colon cancer from metastasizing to other areas of the body, even after a patient appears to have recovered.

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Tick saliva could hold cancer cure: Brazilian scientists

2009-08-28T16:00:00.000-07:00

They have identified a protein in the saliva of a common South American tick, Amblyomma cajennense, that apparently reduces and can even eradicate cancerous cells while leaving healthy cells alone. "This is a radical innovation," said Ana Marisa Chudzinski-Tavassi, the molecular biologist at the Instituto Butantan in Sao Paulo who is leading the research.

"The component of the saliva of this tick... could be the cure for cancer," she told AFP. She said she stumbled on the properties of the protein, called Factor X active, while testing the anti-coagulant properties of the tick's saliva -- the way it stops blood thickening and clotting so the tick can keep gorging itself on its host.

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Scientists Spot How Sugar 'Feeds' Tumors

2009-08-20T16:48:00.000-07:00

New information about how sugar "feeds" tumors has been uncovered by U.S. researchers, who said the finding may also have implications for other diseases such as diabetes. "It's been known since 1923 that tumor cells use a lot more glucose than normal cells. Our research helps show how this process takes place, and how it might be stopped to control tumor growth," Don Ayer, an investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and a professor in the Department of Oncological Sciences at the University of Utah, said in a university news release.

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Web Is Becoming One-Stop Shopping for Health Help

2009-08-19T08:41:00.000-07:00

People regularly turn to the Internet for games and gossip, news and entertainment, essential information and high weirdness. And now, apparently, for their health as well.

A number of successful online medical interventions have been reported in recent months, helping folks quit smoking, lower their blood pressure and deal with any number of ailments.

New York City cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg figures it's a great trend, as long as people are going to reliable and trusted sources for help.

"I think it is the wave of the future and, theoretically, it seems like a great idea," said Goldberg, a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, a clinical associate professor of medicine and medical director of the Women's Heart Program at New York University Langone Medical Center and author of Dr. Nieca Goldberg's Complete Guide to Women's Health. "There could be multiple interactions with patients that are brief and effective."

Online interventions have spanned a variety of medical issues. One program, for instance, used Internet and telephone interactions with heart attack survivors and cardiacpatients to help improve their heart health. A study found that participants' blood pressure and cholesterol levels fell, more of them quit smoking and they were one-third less likely to die than cardiac patients who did not receive the attention.

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Daily Omega-3s Recommended for Heart

2009-08-05T16:32:00.000-07:00

A healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acidssuch as DHA and EPA not only prevents heart disease in healthy people, it also reduces the risk ofheart attack in people with existing heart disease, according to a new study. That finding has researchers recommending people add a daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids to their diet.

Based on a review of several large studies involving more than 40,000 people, researchers say the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids to heart health are clear and merit taking action to prevent unnecessary deaths from heart disease.

The body doesn't produce fatty acids, so researchers recommend healthy people consume 500 milligrams daily of EPA plus DHA, and people with known heart disease orheart failure should aim for nearly twice that amount (at least 800 to 1,000 milligrams daily).

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Metformin May Lower Diabetics’ Odds for Pancreatic Cancer

2009-08-04T16:34:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) — Metformin, one of the most widely useddiabetes drugs, may offer patients the added benefit of lowering their odds for pancreatic cancer by 60 percent, a new study shows.

But the study had a downside: Other common treatments, including the use ofinsulin or insulin-releasing medications such as sulfonylureas, seemed to boost diabetics’ risk for the deadly malignancy.

“We have been long interested in the association between diabetes and pancreatic cancer,” explained study lead author Donghui Li, a professor in the department of gastrointestinal medical oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. “It’s a very complicated association because pancreatic cancer can cause diabetes, while on the other hand diabetics have a higher risk for pancreatic cancer. So it’s been quite controversial, and the question is: What can we do to reduce this risk?”

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Periodic Dieting May Cut Breast Cancer Risk

2009-08-04T16:24:00.000-07:00

Periodically cutting calories may lower the risk of developing breast cancer better than full-time dieting, according to a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research.Three sets of mice predisposed to developing breast tumors were put on different diets: unlimited eating, intermittently cutting calories by 25%, or permanently reducing caloric intake 25%. Those on the intermittent diet fared best, with only 9% developing mammary tumors compared to 35% of those chronically restricted and 71% of those that ate all they wanted.

Although previous studies had shown similar results, the researchers were still surprised. Study author Margot P. Cleary, a professor at The Hormel Institute of the University of Minnesota, said her team thought periodic dieting might foster tumor growth as the return of added nourishment could jumpstart the secretion of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), ahormone linked to the promotion of breast cancer.

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Heart Failure Different in Women

2009-07-28T16:29:00.000-07:00

Women with heart failure live longer than men with the disease, but they have more illness and hospitalizations and poorer overall quality of life, a review of the research shows.

The analysis confirms that men and women often have different risk factors for developing heart failure, and it suggests that responses to treatment may also vary by gender. But study co-author Eileen M. Hsich, MD, of Cleveland Clinic's Women's Heart Failure Clinic, says far too little is known about how gender affects treatment because women are still underrepresented in clinical studies and most heart failure trials do not report results in a sex-specific way.

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Curcumin May Prevent Clogged Arteries

2009-07-28T16:21:00.000-07:00

The compound that gives curry spice powder its yellowish color may protect arteries from fatty buildup, new research in mice shows.

Curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, is a naturally occurring antioxidant known as a polyphenol. Polyphenols are found in plants that have anti-inflammatory and other protective properties. Previous studies in rats showed that curcumin had the power to prevent heart failure. Turmeric-based compounds have also been touted as potential treatments for Alzheimer's, arthritis, and breast cancer.

The current study suggests curcumin may thwart the development of atherosclerosis, or clogged arteries, a key risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Researchers in France fed 20 mice a diet supplemented with curcumin or a comparison diet not supplemented with curcumin. After 16 weeks, mice fed on the curcumin-based diet had a 26% reduction in fatty deposits in their arteries compared to mice on the comparison diet.

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Drink Milk, Live Longer

2009-07-27T16:24:00.001-07:00

Milk really does do the body good, according to a new study by UK researchers.

Professors from three universities found that drinking milk can decrease the odds of dying from coronary heart disease and stroke by as much as 20 percent. This is the first time that the disease risks associated with milk have been examined in relation to the number of deaths attributed to those diseases, according to a statement issued by the University of Reading on Tuesday.

The researchers compared information from more than 300 previous studies on milk's relation to stroke, coronary heart disease and diabetes with information on the number of deaths caused by those health problems.

"Our findings clearly show that when the numbers of deaths from CHD, stroke and colo-rectal cancer were taken into account, there is strong evidence of an overall reduction in the risk of dying from these chronic diseases due to milk consumption," Professor Ian Givens, of Reading, said in a statement.

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Healthy Lifestyle Halves Heart Failure Risk

2009-07-27T16:16:00.000-07:00

Men who follow a healthy lifestyle may cut their risk of heart failure in half.

Researchers say it's the first time a large study has shown that modifiable lifestyle factors, such as diet,exercise, alcohol use, and smoking, can have a significant impact on the lifetime risk of congestive heart failure.

About 550,000 Americans each year are diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and 20%-50% die from the disease.

The condition occurs when the heart is no longer strong enough to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Although medical treatments can slow the progression of the disease, there is no cure.In an editorial that accompanies the study in The Journal of the American Medical Association, Veronique L. Roger, MD, MPH, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., says the findings underscore a powerfully simple message -- that a healthy lifestyle will help prevent heart disease and greatly enhance overall health.

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Fatty Foods Bad for Bowel

2009-07-24T16:40:00.000-07:00

Too many burgers and fries may be bad for your bowel.

A new study shows that people who eat a diet high in linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in red meat and fried foods, may be more likely to develop a serious bowel condition known asulcerative colitis.

Researchers found that people whose diets contained the most linoleic acid were nearly two and a half times more likely to develop ulcerative colitis than those who ate the least. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease in which the lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed and ulcerated, causing symptoms including abdominal pain,diarrhea, and bleeding. The cause of the condition is unknown, but researchers say diet may play a role.

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Scientists Use Non-Embryonic Stem Cells to Create Healthy Mice

2009-07-24T16:38:00.000-07:00

The mouse may be named "Tiny," but what it represents in the world of science is anything but that.

According to Chinese researchers, the birth of Tiny (and Tiny's brethren) marks a milestone in stem cell research: Healthy, fertile animals grown using so-called pluripotent stem cells (iPS) derived not from embryonic cells, but rather cells sourced from adult mice.The finding, published in the July 23 issue of Nature, was described during a press conference held Wednesday in London.

"To our knowledge, it's the first time" this has been achieved, said co-researcher Qi Zhou, associate director of zoology at the State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Biology with the Institute of Zoology at Beijing's Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis

2009-07-15T15:48:00.000-07:00

If fear of heart disease and diabetes isn’t enough reason to slim down, here’s another: Being overweight or obese can cause rapid deterioration of the cartilage in the knee, leading to osteoarthritis, researchers report. Osteoarthritis usually progresses slowly, but some patients experience a more rapid progression. This is the first study to connect obesity with fast progression of the disease and cartilage loss. The report is published in the August issue ofRadiology.

The researchers recruited 336 patients from a major osteoarthritis study. All were overweight and at risk of osteoarthritis, but had minimal or no loss of cartilage in their knees, said the researchers, who were led by Dr. Frank W. Roemer, an adjunct associate professor at Boston University and co-director of the quantitative imaging center in the department of radiology at Boston University School of Medicine.

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Smoking May Speed Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

2009-07-15T15:46:00.000-07:00

In addition to the well-known hazards of smoking, research now suggests that the dangerous habit causes a more rapid progression of multiple sclerosis.

The new findings are from a study that included 1,465 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, average age 42, who had had MS for an average of 9.4 years. There were 257 current smokers, 428 past smokers and 780 participants who had never smoked. At the start of the study, current smokers had significantly more severe disease and were also more likely to have primary progressive MS (a steady decline in health status), rather than relapsing-remitting MS (alternating periods with and without symptoms).

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New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine

2009-07-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

Thehuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective at preventing precancerous cervical lesions that can lead to cervical cancer, a new study shows.

The researchers also found that the HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine also appears to protect against other cancer-causing HPV types closely related to HPV-16/18, most notably HPV-31 and HPV-45. The study of women aged 15 to 25, who received three vaccine doses over six months, found that it was as much as 98 percent effective against HPV-16/18, and between 37 percent and 54 percent effective against 12 other cancer-causing HPV types.

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New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia

2009-07-07T08:58:00.000-07:00

A new targeted therapy shows promise in treating acute myeloid leukemia, a highly treatment-resistant blood cancer, according to a new study.

Researchers created an antibody (7G3) that recognizes and binds to a molecule called CD123, which is expressed at high levels on leukemia stem cells (LSCs), but not on normal blood cells. LSCs are cells that can cause acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and are critical for its long-term growth.

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7 Ways to Treat Erectile Dysfunction

2009-07-01T16:45:00.000-07:00

1. Pills

Viagra, Cialis (tadalafil), and Levitra (vardenafil) fight erectile dysfunction by relaxing smooth muscle in the penis, a process that increases blood flow and enables an erection.

The effectiveness of these phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors is well documented. "ED drugs are 70% effective in allowing the penis to achieve hardness for sexual activity," says Irwin Goldstein, MD, director of San Diego Sexual Medicine and the editor in chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

And the pills are generally considered safe. Side effects can include headaches, sinus congestion, indigestion, and blue vision, but all are usually mild. "They're some of the safer drugs on the planet," says Dr. Goldstein.

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Kidney Stones (Renal Stones, Nephrolithiasis)

2009-07-01T16:41:00.000-07:00

What is a kidney stone?

A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine and often severe pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones are sometimes called renal calculi. One in every 20 people develops a kidney stone at some point in their life.

The condition of having kidney stones is termed nephrolithiasis. Having stones at any location in the urinary tract is referred to as urolithiasis.

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New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

2009-06-29T16:49:00.000-07:00

The immunosuppressive drug golimumab shows promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis patients who don’t respond to other drugs, according to a new study. Golimumab is from the family of drugs called tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) inhibitors. The new study included 461 patients in 10 countries who were randomly selected to receive either injections of placebo, 50 milligrams of golimumab or 100 milligrams of golimumab. The injections were given every four weeks for 24 weeks. After 14 weeks, 35 percent of patients taking 50 milligrams of golimumab and 38 percent of those taking 100 milligrams of the drug achieved a 20 percent or higher improvement in American College of Rheumatology criteria for assessment of rheumatoid arthritis (ACR 20), compared with 18 percent of patients taking the placebo.

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Eating Animal Fat May Lead to Pancreatic Cancer

2009-06-29T16:40:00.000-07:00

Fat from red meat and dairy products can increase your risk for pancreatic cancer, researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute report. Pancreatic cancer, which is usually fatal, is the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Various risk factors for developing the disease have been identified, including smoking, diabetes and obesity. Some studies have also linked dietary fat to increased risk, but researchers said that data had been inconclusive.

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Women’s Sexual Health Issues Hit Home

2009-06-29T16:38:00.000-07:00

A new survey finds that 70 percent of American women have experienced a sexual health issue, and 22 percent felt very or extremely concerned about it. The survey defined a sexual health issue as any one of the following conditions: lack of desire for sexual activity, inability to become sexually aroused, inability to have an orgasm, pain during intercourse, vaginal dryness, or excessive desire for sexual activity.

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How Fibro Fog Clouds Thinking and How to Break Through It

2009-06-29T16:34:00.000-07:00

Fibromyalgia patients often experience a loss of mental clarity and problems with memory. Dubbed "fibro fog," this side effect of the syndrome can have a significant impact on patients' lives. Carolyn Nuth, 65, holds down a demanding job as manager of a patient information center for the Baltimore-based American Pain Foundation. She loves her job because as a fibromyalgia sufferer, she knows what chronic painfeels like and is able to relate to those who get in touch. But while she may share her experiences with people who have back pain, migraines, arthritis—you name it—only fibromyalgia sufferers share her experiences with fibro fog.

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Getting to the Bottom of Your Chronic Back Pain

2009-06-26T16:34:00.000-07:00

For a condition as common as back pain (one survey found that almost twenty percent of Americans suffer a month-long bout of back pain each year) it's remarkably hard to find the actual cause in individual patients. According to the American Pain Society and the American College of Physicians, it's impossible to say precisely why a person's back hurts in more than 85 percent of cases. Cure, not surprisingly, can also be elusive.

"Unless you have leg pain, which usually means there's a pinched nerve, it's very hard for physicians to figure out where it comes from," says Richard Guyer, MD, a past president of the North American Spine Society. "We have many structures: we have muscles, we have ligaments, we have the joints, we have the disk and we have the nerve," says Guyer. "All of those can give you problems."

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Michael Jackson’s Death: Why Cardiac Arrest Is Deadlier Than Heart Attack

2009-06-26T16:33:00.000-07:00

Iconic pop star Michael Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest and died on Thursday at the age of 50. Details of his death are still emerging, but friends and relatives say they have been concerned about Jackson’s use of prescription painkillers.

Brian Oxman, the Jackson family spokesman and attorney, told CNN that people surrounding Jackson were “enabling” him in his use of medications. Jackson had suffered a number of injuries, including a broken vertebra and a broken leg sustained in a fall on stage, Oxman said.

“If you think the case of Anna Nicole Smith was an abuse, it is nothing in comparison to what we have seen taking place in Michael Jackson’s life,” Oxman told CNN.

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Colon Cancer

2009-06-24T14:32:00.000-07:00

The most important line of defense against colorectal cancer is screening for colorectal cancer. You should follow the established guidelines for screening procedures so that any precancerous polyps can be removed before they turn into cancer and, if cancer exists, it can be detected at the earliest possible stage. If you are at average risk of colorectal cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends that all women and men over the age of 50 undergo one of the following:

An annual fecal occult blood test
A flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years
An annual fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and a flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years
(Of these first three options, the combination of FOBT or FIT every year plus flexible sigmoidoscopy every five years is preferable.)
A Double contrast barium enema every five years
A colonoscopy every 10 years unless you are African American, in which case your screening should begin at age 45.

Any positive screening test should be followed by an appropriate and complete diagnostic evaluation of the colon including a colonoscopy with biopsies, if necessary.

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Weight-Loss Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk in Women

2009-06-24T13:49:00.000-07:00

Weight-loss surgery can sometimes reverse type 2 diabetes and ease other obesity-related conditions. Now, new research suggests that obese women who undergo bariatric surgery experience a 42% drop in their cancer risk.

Exactly why this occurs and whether it’s also true for obese men is not yet clear. Obesity is a known risk factor for colon, breast, endometrial, kidney, and esophageal cancers. However, the researchers found that the surgery-related weight loss and drop in caloric intake did not seem to be solely responsible for the decline in the women’s cancer risk, according to the report in the July issue of Lancet Oncology.

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Vitamins and Your Skin

2009-06-22T10:34:00.000-07:00

You've probably noticed vitamins in facial creams and as skin-friendly supplements. So which vitamin supplements should you wear and which ones should you swallow for great skin care?

Vitamin A

Orally: Most people get enough in their diets to make supplements unnecessary, and getting more than 5,000 IU a day may up the risk of hip fracture. Topically: It's been shown to clear up acne and reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores. Bottom line: Wear it. Vitamin A is most effective in prescription form. A less potent option, retinol, is available in OTC creams. Try the RoC Retinol Actif Pur line.

Vitamin B

Orally: Unless you suffer from a deficiency, supplements won't noticeably improve your skin. Topically:Research shows that panthenol (B5) and niacinamide (B3), added to skin care products, help hydrate skin and even out tone. Bottom line: Wear it. You can find it in the Olay Total Effects line.

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Be Aware: Testicular cancer

2009-06-22T09:47:00.000-07:00

Although the exact cause of testicular cancer is unknown, several factors seem to increase risk. These include a past medical history of undescended testicle(s), abnormal testicular development, Klinefelter's syndrome (a sex chromosome disorder that may be characterized by low levels of male hormones, sterility, development of breasts, and small testes), or previous testicular cancer.

Other factors are under investigation as possible causes. They include exposure to certain chemicals and infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A family history of testicular cancer may increase risk. There is no link between vasectomy (an operation to cause sterility) and elevated risk of testicular cancer.

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Teens, Young Adults Need More Calcium

2009-06-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

Young people tend to cut down on bone-strengthening dairy products as they enter their 20s -- just when their body needs it most, new research finds.

In a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, a majority of the 1,500 participants reduced their calcium intake in high school and the years immediately following high school. More than half of the males and more than two-thirds of the females consumed less than the daily recommended level of calcium at the end of each of those time periods, the researchers found.

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Ayurveda: Overview

2009-06-17T15:13:00.000-07:00

What is ayurveda?

Ayurveda, or ayurvedic medicine, is a healthy-lifestyle system that people in India have used for more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda emphasizes good health and prevention of illness through lifestyle practices (such as massage, meditation, yoga, and dietary changes) and the use of herbal remedies.

Ayurvedic medicine is holistic, which means viewing the body and mind as a whole. Ayurveda not only treats a person's physical complaints, but it also changes lifestyle practices to help maintain or improve health.

According to ayurveda, the five elements of nature (space, air, fire, water, earth) combine in the body as three components (doshas) known as Vatta, Pitta, and Kapha. These doshas relate closely to the basic elements of nature and to specific functions of the body. A balance of these doshas is thought to be required for optimal health.

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Nothing Left to Lose

2009-06-17T15:05:00.000-07:00

Desperate Times, Desperate Measures

When medical science had nothing left to offer (or, in 16-year-old Billy Best's case, when conventional therapy sickened him), each of these four people turned in desperation to alternatives that oncologists consider, at best, unproven.

David Yoffie and Bill Mears went to New York City physician Nicholas Gonzalez, MD, whose controversial nutritional regimen (100+ supplements, regular coffee enemas) and rejection of conventional cancer treatment have made him a lightning rod for criticism.

Little Katie Hartley and Best, who were children when they developed cancer, took (among other things) a substance called 714X, an injected or inhaled combination of camphor, nitrogen, and mineral salts. This treatment was developed by a French scientist who was once arrested for negligent homicide and practicing medicine without a license, though he was later cleared of those charges. They also took an herbal tea that purports to fight cancer. All four made dramatic changes in their diets as well, with three of them eating only organic produce and forsaking all meat.

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2009-06-16T09:01:00.000-07:00

Alternative Treatments for Heart Disease

2009-06-16T08:58:00.000-07:00

Though heart disease is the number one killer of American women, you can lower your risk with certain treatments and lifestyle changes. It’s also possible to protect the heart against reduced blood flow, lowerblood pressure, reduce cholesterol and even partially reverse atherosclerosis, a gradual hardening of the arteries.

Find out more below about common alternative and complementary methods, vitamins, minerals, herbs and foods used to treat and prevent heart disease.

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Psoriasis:Overview

2009-06-16T08:34:00.000-07:00

People with psoriasis shed skin cells far too quickly, resulting in itchy, red, scaly patches of skin. Sometimespsoriasis doesn't stop at the surface, disabling its victims with a crippling form of arthritis.

While experts say psoriasis is genetically linked, triggers such as stress, infections, cuts, certain medications, and alcohol can spark flare-ups. Recent research has found two nutrients that may help provide relief: vitamins A and D.

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2009-06-15T10:49:00.001-07:00

The Truth About Melatonin

2009-06-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

What is melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland , a small gland in the brain, that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles. Very small amounts of melatonin are found in foods such as meats, grains, fruits, and vegetables. It is also available as a dietary supplement, though it has no known nutritional value.

What does natural melatonin do in the body?

Your body has its own internal clock that helps regulate your natural cycle of sleeping and waking hours (or circadian rhythm) in part by controlling the production of melatonin. Normally, melatonin levels begin to rise in the mid- to late evening, remain high for most of the night, and then decline in the early morning hours.

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Vitamin E: Dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate

2009-06-15T09:37:00.000-07:00

Background

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties.

Vitamin E exists in eight different forms ("isomers"): alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherol; and alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocotrienol. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form in humans. Dosing and daily allowance recommendations for vitamin E are often provided in Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents (ATE) to account for the different biological activities of the various forms of vitamin E, or in International Units (IU) which food and supplement labels may use. Vitamin E supplements are available in natural or synthetic forms. The natural forms are usually labeled with the letter "d" (for example, d-gamma-tocopherol), whereas synthetic forms are labeled "dl" (for example, dl-alpha-tocopherol).

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UBB New Product Update

2009-06-15T09:26:00.000-07:00

Black Cohosh To Be Released Soon

Black cohosh is a shrub-like plant native to the eastern deciduous forests of North America, ranging from southern Ontario to Georgia, north to Wisconsin and west to Arkansas. The dried root and rhizome are used medicinally.¹ When harvested from the wild, the root is black in color. Cohosh, an Algonquin Indian word meaning “rough,” refers to the plants gnarly root structure.

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How to create more energy

2009-06-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

Osteoporosis: Taking calcium

2009-06-12T09:01:00.000-07:00

Bone thinning occurs as part of the natural process of aging. If the thinning continues to the point that your bones become fragile and in danger of breaking, you have osteoporosis. However, osteoporosis is considered a preventable disease.

Key points
▪ After age 30, men and women naturally begin to lose bone mass. You can slow bone loss and possibly prevent osteoporosis by eating a diet rich incalcium and vitamin D.
▪ Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is especially critical for women in the first few years after menopause, when bone mass is lost more rapidly.
▪ Most Americans get only half the calcium they need from their diet. If you do not get enough calcium from the foods you eat, change your diet or take calcium and vitamin D supplements. Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium.

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Choosing a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement

2009-06-12T08:48:00.000-07:00

What is a vitamin and mineral supplement?

A vitamin and mineral supplement provides a variety of nutrients that are also found in food. These supplements are often called multivitamins. They come in the form of pills, chewable tablets, powders, and liquids. A standard multivitamin usually contains:

Water-soluble vitamins. These vitamins pass in and out of the body easily. Most do not build up in the body's cells. Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and the B vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, biotin,folic acid, and B12.

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Get Ginkgo: The Brain Tune-Up Herb

2009-06-11T10:22:00.000-07:00

Most herbal experts agree that ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is useful for modestly improving the mental function of people with mild senile dementia or Alzheimer's disease. But further research has also revealed that ginkgo is more useful than first thought. One study indicated that it may have a much broader memory-boosting ability--and may be the herb to try if your forgetfulness is due to plain-old information overload, says Douglas Schar, DipPhyt, MCCP, a medical herbalist who practices in London and Washington, DC. "[This is] proof positive that ginkgo can boost memory in healthy young people," says Schar. In the English study, thirty-six healthy volunteers between ages 30 and 59 were placed in one of five groups who received either 50 mg of ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) three times a day; 100 mg of GBE three times a day; single doses of 120 or 240 mg; or a sugar pill.

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Silent Killer: Cardiovascular disease

2009-06-11T09:48:00.000-07:00

Often undiagnosed, vascular disease runs in families

In the summer of 1999, my father had a stroke. It wasn't entirely unexpected. He was 77 and had high blood pressure. Both his dad and younger brother had died of heart disease in their 50s.

Yet it looked like my father was going to be among the lucky ones. He had language problems immediately after the stroke. But he called one afternoon, 2 months later, to tell me, triumphantly, that he was halfway through the New York Times crossword puzzle. Four days later, he died of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA): A major artery in his abdomen ruptured.

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Understanding Acid Reflux Disease (Health Tip)

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Aloe: overview

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Parts used and where grown

The aloe plant originally came from Africa. The leaves, which are long, green, fleshy, and have spikes along the edges, are used medicinally. The fresh leaf gel and latex are used for many purposes. Aloe latex is the sticky residue left over after the liquid from cut aloe leaves has evaporated.

Active constituents

The constituents of aloe latex responsible for its laxative effects are known as anthraquinone glycosides. These molecules are split by the normal bacteria in the large intestines to form other molecules (aglycones), which exert the laxative action. Since aloe is such a powerful laxative, other plant laxatives such as senna or cascara are often recommended first.

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Nature's New Pain Relievers

2009-06-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

You're in pain, and ibuprofen just won't cut it. NSAIDs don't agree with your stomach, and you're wary of stronger meds. Fortunately, you have alternatives--natural ones. From herbs that attack inflammation to techniques that leverage the brain's remarkable healing powers, nature offers many treatments for conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and even muscle strains. Here are eight natural remedies that may enhance or replace conventional antidotes, and leave you happier, healthier, and pain free.

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Cervical Cancer

2009-06-10T09:06:00.000-07:00

Cancer of the cervix is the second most common type of cancer found in women after breast cancer in the world. In the United States, cervical cancer is the twelfth most common cancer in women, affecting an estimated 500,000 women worldwide each year. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 9,710 cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2006, and about 3,700 women will die from the disease.

Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues of the cervix. The cervix, the lower part of the uterus, connects the body of the uterus to the vagina. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer can be linked to the human papillomavirus, or HPV, a sexually transmitted virus.

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2009-06-09T10:10:00.001-07:00

High Blood Pressure Defined

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What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress can temporarily increase blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre-hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.
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Nine Digestive Disease Myths

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Medical Reviewers and Editors: Jay W. Marks, MD, and Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Researchers have only recently begun to understand the many, often complex, diseases that affect the digestive system. Accordingly, people are gradually replacing folklore, old wives' tales, and rumors about the causes and treatments of digestive diseases with accurate, up-to-date information. But misunderstandings still exist, and, while some folklore is harmless, some can be dangerous if it keeps a person from correctly preventing or treating an illness. Listed below are some common misconceptions (fallacies), about digestive diseases, followed by the facts as professionals understand them today.

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Chinese Herb May Treat Autoimmune Diseases

2009-06-09T08:28:00.000-07:00

Study Shows Herb From Hydrangea Root Targets Specific Immune Responses

June 4, 2009 -- A drug derived from an herb used inChinese medicine for 2,000 years is the first to target specific cells that are overactive in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and other autoimmune diseases. The ancient herb is chang shan, from the root of the blue evergreen hydrangea. It's been used in Chinese medicine to reduce fever and fight malaria.

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2009-06-08T09:48:00.000-07:00

Acai: the newest craze in health supplements

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What is that berry anyway?

Clusters of round, dark purple-to-black, berry-shaped açaí fruits are harvested to make juice, ice pops, and herbal supplements. Ethnobotanists have also documented folk medicine uses for the seed oil, fruit rind, and roots. The inner core of the thin trunk of the açaí tree is well-known as the source of hearts of palm. Açaí is primarily grown in the Pará region of the Amazon estuary, in the northern region of Brazil. It also grows in French Guyana, Panama, Ecuador, and Trinidad.

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More Than Just a Slump

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Fatigue can be a warning sign of serious illness. Here's what to watch for...

I'm so tired. How often have you said that as you stifled a yawn and reached for a second cup of coffee? But what happens when the fatigue won't go away? Tiredness is such a common complaint that it's easy to overlook it as a possible warning sign that something else is wrong. If you're always tired and your fatigue doesn't vanish after plenty of rest, it may be alerting you to an undiagnosed illness. Use our guide to help you figure out what might be happening and what to do about it now.

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Choosing a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement - Topic Overview - Health.com

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Choosing a Vitamin and Mineral Supplement - Topic Overview - Health.com

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Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects

2009-06-05T09:14:00.000-07:00

Canadians Find Fewer Babies Have Heart Defects with Folic Acid

Since the mandatory addition of folic acid to flour, pasta and other grain products took effect in Canada more than a decade ago, fewer babies have been born withcongenital heart defects, researchers report. Folic acid, a type of vitamin B, has been shown to reduce neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida or anencephaly. Now it seems folic acid may also prevent heart defects. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration in 1996 required that folic acid be added to enriched breads, cereals, flours, corn meals, pastas, rice and other grain products. By 2004, the number of infants born with spina bifida or anencephaly had dropped 26 %, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Colon Polyps: A Simple Definition

2009-06-05T09:00:00.000-07:00

What is a colon polyp?

Colon polyps are fleshy growths that occur on the inside (the lining) of the large intestine, also known as the colon. Polyps in the colon are extremely common, and their incidence increases as individuals get older. It is estimated that 50% of the people over the age of 60 will harbor at least one polyp. The significance of polyps is that we know that when certain types of polyps grow large enough, they can become cancerous, and, moreover,colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United Sates. Therefore, screening for colon polyps and removing them before they become cancerous should markedly reduce the incidence of colon cancer.

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Vitamin E: Everything you need to know... and then some.

2009-06-05T08:19:00.000-07:00

Where is it found?

Wheat germ oil, nuts and seeds, whole grains, egg yolks, and leafy green vegetables all contain vitamin E. Certain vegetable oils should contain significant amounts of vitamin E. However, many of the vegetable oils sold in supermarkets have had the vitamin E removed in processing. The high amounts found in supplements, often 100 to 800 IU per day, are not obtainable from eating food.

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Liver Detoxification -- Fact or Fad?

2009-06-04T11:01:00.000-07:00

Is Milk thistle Right For You?

We're often tempted to overindulge during the holidays, then wish we could wave a magic wand to undo the damage. With our liver working overtime to inactivate alcohol and process rich, fatty foods, a potion to heal stressed-out liver cells might just do the trick. But before you stress out your holiday budget on expensive dietary supplements, consider the following facts. Most toxins, or poisons, reach our bloodstream when we swallow or inhale them. Others pass through our skin, while still others are released by dying cells or invading bacteria. Many of these toxins pass through the liver -- the body's waste-purification plant -- where they are broken down and removed from the blood before they can do their dirty work.

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Americans Losing Sight of Eye Health

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Time To Start Thinking About Eye Health

FRIDAY, Oct. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Even though 81% of Americans use some form of vision correction, 26% have not visited an eye doctor or eye care specialist within the past two years, according to an American Optometric Association-commissioned survey. The poll suggests many people aren't paying enough attention to their eye health. "Every adult should have a comprehensive eye exam at least every two years, but it's even more important for people who already use corrective lenses," Dr. James Kirchner, the AOA's eye health expert, said in an association news release.

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Ginkgo Biloba: The Fountain of Youth?

2009-06-04T09:52:00.000-07:00

Ginkgo's History

Ginkgo biloba is an herb that has received acclaim as a memory enhancer and anti-aging product. It's now among the ten most popular dietary supplements sold in the United States. Although it has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for lung disorders, ginkgo extract has more recently been used in Europe and North America against the symptoms of aging. It is believed to stimulate circulation and oxygen flow to the brain, which can improve problem-solving and enhance memory.

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Horny Goat Weed Shows Promise for ED

2009-06-04T09:16:00.000-07:00

Ingredient in Herb Acts as a Natural Viagra

By Kelley Colihan
WebMD Health News, Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Sept. 25, 2008 -- Erectile dysfunction is nothing to laugh about. But what if ED could be helped by an extract from a plant called horny goat weed? Horny goat weed and related herbs have purportedly been treatments for sexual dysfunction for years. Now scientists may be a step closer to discovering how compounds from horny goat weed may work.

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Definition of Vitamin C

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Vitamin C: An essential nutrient found mainly in fruits and vegetables. The body requires vitamin C to form and maintain bones, blood vessels, and skin.

Like other vitamins, vitamin C is an organic compound. An organic compound is a substance that (1) occurs in living things, or organisms (hence, the word "organic") and (2) contains the elements carbon and oxygen (hence, the word "compound," meaning combination of elements). Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Heart Attack Prevention Series

2009-06-03T09:31:00.000-07:00

What are fats, fatty acids, and omega-3 fatty acids?

Fat (also known as lipid) is one of the three classes of nutrients. The other two are proteins and carbohydrates. The major function of fat is to provide energy for the body. Pound per pound, fat contains more energy (calories) than protein and carbohydrates. There are three types of fat; triglycerides, cholesterol, and phospholipids.

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Cancer: Defining cancer

2009-06-03T09:25:00.000-07:00

Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.

Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Most cancers are named for the organ or type of cell in which they start -- for example, cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer; cancer that begins in basal cells of the skin is called basal cell carcinoma.

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Cirrhosis (Cirrhosis of the Liver)

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What is cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is a complication of many liver diseases that is characterized by abnormal structure and function of the liver. The diseases that lead to cirrhosis do so because they injure and kill liver cells, and the inflammation and repair that is associated with the dying liver cells causes scar tissue to form. The liver cells that do not die multiply in an attempt to replace the cells that have died. This results in clusters of newly-formed liver cells (regenerative nodules) within the scar tissue. There are many causes of cirrhosis; they include chemicals (such as alcohol, fat, and certain medications), viruses, toxic metals (such as iron and copper that accumulate in the liver as a result of genetic diseases), and autoimmune liver disease in which the body's immune system attacks the liver.

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An Italian Recipe for Men

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How losing weight can gain you a better love life

By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Expert Column, Reviewed By Charlotte Grayson, MD

Just about everyone agrees that Italy is one of the most romantic countries in the world. And now there's news from Italy that could help put a twinkle in your eyes, no matter where you live. Italian scientists have discovered a surprising solution that may help the millions of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction: weight loss.

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Physical Fitness Cuts Heart, Death Risk

2009-06-02T08:51:00.000-07:00

Study Shows Cardiorespiratory Fitness Helps Reduce Risk of Heart Disease

Jennifer Warner
WebMD Health News, Reviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC

May 20, 2009 -- People who are physically fit, as measured by a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), are less likely to develop heart disease and less likely to die from any cause, a study shows. Researchers say it's rare for doctors to consider cardiorespiratory fitness in evaluating a person's risk of future heart disease or death, mostly because the degree of risk reduction associated with different levels of physical fitness was unclear.

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The Benefits of Vitamin C

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What can vitamin C do for your health?

By Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD/LD
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic - Feature, Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, experts say. It may not be the cure for the common cold (though it's thought to help prevent more serious complications). But the benefits of vitamin C may include protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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Taking Control of Your Diabetes: Healthy Diet

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Definition of International unit (IU)

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International unit (IU): An international unit (IU) is an internationally accepted amount of a substance. This type of measure is used for the fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D and E) and certain hormones, enzymes, and biologicals (such as vaccines).

The definition of an international unit (IU) is generally arbitrary, technical, and eminently forgettable. For example, an IU of vitamin E is the specific biological activity of 0.671 milligrams of d-alpha-tocopherol. Nonetheless, most IUs are quite handy and helpful in use as a means of standardizing measures.

All international units are officially defined by the International Conference for Unification of Formulae.

Definition of Vitamins

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Vitamins: The word "vitamin" was coined in 1911 by the Warsaw-born biochemist Casimir Funk (1884-1967). At the Lister Institute in London, Funk isolated a substance that prevented nerve inflammation (neuritis) in chickens raised on a diet deficient in that substance. He named the substance "vitamine" because he believed it was necessary to life and it was a chemical amine. The "e" at the end was later removed when it was recognized that vitamins need not be amines.

The letters (A, B, C and so on) were assigned to the vitamins in the order of their discovery. The one exception was vitamin K which was assigned its "K" from "Koagulation" by the Danish researcher Henrik Dam.

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Herbs, Vitamins, and More for Diabetes

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Looking for more than traditional western medicine to treat your diabetes? Here are some suggestions, but remember to consult your doctor first.

By Martin Downs
WebMD Feature\Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario

Alternative or complementary treatments spark the interest of many people with diabetes. The prospect of having better control over blood sugar levels or being less dependent oninsulin injections by taking herbal supplements or vitamins is certainly attractive. But do any of the things often touted as alternative diabetes treatments really work?

First, anyone interested in going down this road should consider the difference between the terms "alternative" and "complementary." When it comes to managing diabetes, the latter is the term experts prefer. "Alternative" implies that you ditch one treatment in favor of another. Rather, if you want to look into taking supplements, you should do so as a possible complement to the treatment program your doctor has prescribed.

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Healthy Cooking Tips

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What is Hepatitis C

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Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is difficult for the human immune system to eliminate the virus from the body, and infection with HCV usually becomes chronic. Over decades, chronic infection with HCV damages the liver and can cause liver failure in some people. In the U.S., the number of new cases of infection with HCV has declined over the last 10 years from a peak of some 200,000 annually to about 19,000 in 2006. When the virus first enters the body, there usually are no symptoms, so these numbers are estimates. Up to 85% of newly infected people fail to clear the virus and become chronically infected. In the U.S., more than three million people are chronically infected with HCV. Infection is most common among people who are 40 to 60 years of age, reflecting the high rates of infection in the 1970s and 1980s. There are 8,000 to 10,000 deaths each year in the U.S. related to HCV. HCV is the leading cause of liver transplantation in the U.S and is a risk factor for liver cancer.

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Mutli-vitamins for good health

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B Vitamins play many roles in our bodily functions. They maintain the health of the nerves, eyes, skin, hair, liver, and mouth as well as proper brain function. Taking daily supplements is necessary because they are a water-soluble vitamin and are always being excreted. Typically B Vitamins should be included in a good Multi-Vitamin, these being B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Biotin, and Folic Acid. B Vitamins must be used in proportion to one another and should average at least 30mg or higher if an individual is active or under stress. Minerals are integral to the creation of living cells hence they are known as the building blocks of the body. AtoZ contains the necessary minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Iodine, and Chromium.

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2009-05-30T10:04:00.000-07:00

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Welcome to our first blog!

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UBB Vitamins is dedicated to improving your health!

At UBB Vitamins we do more than manufacturer and sell vitamins and supplements. We pride ourselves on our unflinching dedication to educating consumers on making healthier life choices through informed decisions. We scour the web for articles that we feel hold special insight to obtaining optimal health and well being. In is our most sincere effort to also provide our consumers with the absolute best quality vitamins and supplements available on the market today. Listed below are the standards that we proudly maintain on a daily basis.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve lives by providing natural health products and vitamins at a competitive price in collaboration with meeting the highest standards of quality.

Our Vision

Our vision is to break new grounds to a healthier world and to make quality, integrity and excellence hallmarks of the way we conduct business. By executing this vision throughout our organization, we will be identified by our employees and customers as the best health company in the world, resulting in value for all.

Our Values

Quality - We are committed to excellence. Strive for doing things right the first time and having the passion to continuously improve the way we conduct business.

Integrity - Communicate in an open and honest manner, taking responsibility for our actions and to respect the privacy of our customers.

Leadership - To inspire others, be role models, be open minded to change and new ideas, and be proactive.

Respect for People - We promote a diverse culture and an environment of mutual respect for our employees, customers, and communities.

Teamwork - To share information openly, seek input and listen to others, to be flexible and receptive. Working together to achieve common goals is the foundation of our success.

Who We Are

UBB Vitamins was established in 1996 and incorporated in 2001 as Baxco Pharmaceutical, Inc. With nearly ten years of operation, Baxco Inc. continues to grow and have established business markets in 6 different countries; U.S.A., Canada, China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Vietnam. Though we started as a family business and have grown into a global corporation, our company culture and roots remains unchanged.

Our Culture

Baxco Pharmaceutical has a very powerful commitment to quality, safety and excellent service, which is implemented throughout every aspect of our corporation. Operating on the highest ethical standards, we test all of our products for quality through independent analytical and microbiological laboratories to ensure that each of our products meets our specifications. We believe in giving our customers what we claim on the label. Our goal is to improve health and ensure longevity leading to a healthier and happier life.