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Red meat and heart disease link: Not all about the fat?
Los Angeles TimesThe long-established link between red meat consumption and heart disease may have less to do with the fat in the meat than many have assumed, researchers said Sunday. Writing in the journal Nature Medicine, a team led by Dr. Stanley Hazen of the...Tags: Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Medical Research, Cleveland Clinic, Carnitine (dietary supplement), Diseases and Illnesses
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There are many natural ways to get some sleep
Dear Pharmacist: I've had a couple of years of bad insomnia. I've tried medications, but I want something natural. Suggestions? — P.T., Denver, Colo. Dear P.T.: There are many natural supplements known to help insomnia, among them: GABA, kava,...
Tags: Insomnia, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Helicobacter pylori, Melatonin (dietary supplement)
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Conditioning can ease the shock of bathing for a cat
My Pet WorldORLANDO, FLA. -- These reader questions were answered by veterinarians attending the North American Veterinary Conference Jan. 19-23, in Orlando, FL. Q: I rescued a cat who needs a bath. How do you bathe a cat? -- G.C., Las Vegas, NV. A: "Carefully,"...Tags: Separation Anxiety, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Pets, Steve Dale, Homestead
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Pediatricians should talk to kids about energy drinks and alcohol
Doctors need to talk to their adolescent patients about energy drinks -- especially energy drinks that are mixed with alcohol -- to make sure they understand the risks from consuming them, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. “When mixed...
Tags: American Academy of Pediatrics, Energy Drinks, Medical Specialization, Pediatrics, Colleges and Universities
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ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION: The very important date
EntreeDate fruit is one of the oldest cultivated tree crops, believed to have originated around the Persian Gulf. Domesticated more than 5,000 years ago, this Mediterranean staple was known as the "bread of the desert" for its abundance, stability, and quick...Tags: Breads, Saudi Arabia, Oxytocin (drug), Obstetrics, Newspaper and Magazine
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Keep the chills away with these beauty products
This post has a correction. See below for details.Chapped lips, flyaway hair, dry skin, cracked elbows — Southern California winters may be mild, but they still cause beauty problems. "Independent of where you live, your skincare regimen needs to change with the seasons," says Dr. Ava Shamban,...Tags: Beta-Carotene, Dermatologists, Personal Service, Entertainment, Dietary Supplements
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The whole truth about wheat grass
Premium Health News ServiceQ. Is wheat grass as good for you as they say it is? A. Wheat grass is sprouting up all over--as a "boost" at the neighborhood juice bar, performance enhancer at athletic events and even as the star ingredient of "the wheat grass diet," which promises an...Tags: Healthy Diet, Common Cold, Vitamin C, Vitamin Therapy, Diabetes
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Rev Up Your Fat Burning Power
Your body’s ability to burn fat for energy is a key factor in losing weight. These 3 tips will help power up your fat burning furnace to melt fat away naturally. Turn Up the Heat Thermogenic foods are foods that produce extra heat, causing...
Tags: Lemons, Physiology, Vitamin C, Carnitine (dietary supplement), Dietary Supplements
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Supplements aren't quick fix for weight
Dear Pharmacist: What are some natural dietary supplements that can help me lose weight, or at least manage it during the holidays? — C.A., Gainesville Dear C.A.: When it comes to weight management, nothing works better and faster than exercising...Tags: High Blood Pressure, Health Treatments, Chromium (dietary supplement), Vitamin B7, Vitamin Therapy
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Purdue students concoct safe energy drink
A popular energy drink made here in Indiana is under scrutiny. The founder and CEO of 5-hour energy is strongly defending his product after claims that it led to 13 deaths in the past four years. In the midst of this controversy, a group of Purdue...
Tags: Energy Drinks, Teaching and Learning, Education, Purdue University, Herbal Supplements
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Equine nutrition - Part Two
Correction: Last week's article Vet school an expensive but rewarding proposition was mistakenly printed under Dr. Darin Peterson's name. The article was, in fact, authored by Dr. Russ Daly. Nutrients Horses require six main classes of nutrients...Tags: Vitamin C, Chemical Industry, Obesity, Weight Loss, Vitamin Therapy
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Ask the expert: Feeding
Q I have a mare that came down with laminitis this spring (I did take acclimate her to pasture). The barn where I board has very rich hay; 60% legumes and 40% grass. What are some recommendations for feeding a horse post laminitis? A Now that your...Tags: Horse (animal), Dietary Supplements
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