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Weight loss and weight maintenance are often difficult to achieve. Although exercise is recommended as one of the mainstays of treatment, many overweight people have difficulty finding a feasible and enjoyable form of exercise.
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You saw the title and probably said to yourself "Really? Another use for the star vitamin, vitamin D?" Indeed; it's true.
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Obesity continues to raise concerns, in spite of greater public awareness of its associated problems and challenges.
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A short trial of a synthetic cannabinoid for people with advanced cancer was shown to improve caloric intake, appetite, and sensory perceptions around food, as well as quality of life.
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A small study of the effects of acute cell phone use on brain glucose metabolism revealed significant increases in areas near the location of a phone's antenna. The findings do not imply that cell phone use causes brain damage, only that the electromagnetic fields from them do cause changes in brain function.
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Results of the DOMInO (DHA to Optimize Mother and Infant Outcomes) randomized control trial did not support using fish oil (DHA predominant) to prevent maternal postpartum depression or to improve cognitive ability in children at 18 months of age.
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Dietary fiber intake appears to lower all-cause mortality, including death from cardiovascular, infectious, and respiratory diseases.
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Coenzyme q10 (coq10) has been recommended for a wide range of cardiac conditions.
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In this exquisite set of methodical laboratory investigations, researchers tested whether adenosine might play a pivotal role in the analgesic effects associated with acupuncture. Their results suggest that the search for a mechanism of action behind this traditional therapy may be near its end.
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Results of this 8-week clinical trial demonstrated the efficacy of Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) in reducing the frequency and severity of pain in children with irritable bowel syndrome or functional abdominal pain. Benefits persisted for 8 weeks after cessation of treatment. Additionally, small intestinal permeability was decreased in children with IBS treated with LGG.
