health-letter
A study comparing popular diet programs found that women lost the most weight with a high-protein diet that also had the benefits of helping to raise HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides. But whatever the diet, consuming less fat is still a key.
Studies reinforce the benefits of hand washing in preventing illness, and suggest that red wine may provide protection from lung cancer in some people, but B vitamins do not appear to offer any help against Alzheimer’s disease.
OTC disorder, a genetic anomaly that affects the body’s ability to properly metabolize protein, is most commonly seen in children, where it can be fatal, but less severe forms of it can affect adults as well.
A study of patients with Alzheimer’s disease found that taking the omega-3 fat DHA did not affect the progression of the disease.
Getting a full night’s sleep may help the body lose more fat.
A study of two drugs used to treat macular degeneration found no added risk of heart disease or death compared to older treatments.
I heard about a study that found that ARBs can cause cancer. I am taking one, Cozaar, because of high blood pressure. Should I stop taking it?
Physical activity and mentally challenging and engaging activities may help prevent cognitive decline.
Researchers found that the nasal cavities of older people were larger than those of younger people.
Because of the recent news about Avandia, my physician has advised me to stop taking it. Is that wise?