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Little or no evidence has been published proving that the most popular commercial weight loss programs work at all, especially in the long run.
An outbreak of illness caused by Salmonella Saintpaul is linked to certain types of raw red tomatoes and the products containing them. The infection, which is preventable with good hygiene, causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
"Sometimes it's a struggle for patients and their physicians to keep up with constantly changing dietary guidelines," says Joan Neuner, MD, MPH. "Patients are understandably confused. But I try to tell them that nothing dramatic has really changed."
Most patients are unaware that they have diverticulosis until they have symptoms or when the condition is found incidentally on a CT scan or during a colonoscopy for colon cancer screening.
Dr. Deirdre Faust explains how even people who are sensitive to supplemental iron can find ways to tolerate it.
For those of us who live far from the equator, it's highly likely we're not getting enough vitamin D because we have limited sun exposure year-round. Denise Teves, MD discusses new research.
Low-fat diets are more effective in preserving and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system than low-carbohydrate diets, according to a new study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
"Not only is iron important for your red blood cells, but it is an essential element for the energy machine of every cell in your body," explains John Paul Scott, MD.
Reza Shaker, MD, is heading up a new research effort to study the mechanisms that govern the biological interaction between the esophagus and the airway, and their changes due to disease or injury.
"Acute hepatitis can cause short-term jaundice, fatigue which is severe in some people, and itching, which is very common," says Dr. Kia Saeian. "Most people with hepatitis A get a complete resolution of their symptoms."
Average Americans get adequate amino acids from their usual diet. They are in foods that one considers protein-rich: meats, fish, dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, and legumes like black beans.
A healthful, well-balanced diet is a necessity during pregnancy, but some foods have the potential to cause harm, says Michael Lund, MD. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or breastfeeding need to take extra measures to avoid them.
Millions of people in the US have osteoporosis, and 34 million more have osteopenia - they don't have osteoporosis, but have lost enough bone to make it more likely.
Medical College Bionutritionist Joan Pleuss, RD, MS, CDE, CD, says although vitamin and mineral supplements are an inexpensive way to help maintain health, they should be considered "insurance, not a replacement for eating properly."
Symptoms associated with PMS vary widely, says Patricia Mehring, RN, MSN, WHNP: "I have been a nurse for 35 years and I've learned that PMS is not the same for all women."
Medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea are all substantially improved by surgical weight loss, says Dr. James Wallace. "The effects of the surgery are remarkable, and quite profound in all areas."
Dr. Shane Phillips has observed that many diets work in the beginning because they are designed around rapid weight reduction. "But typically," he cautions, "it is difficult to maintain the same rate of weight loss for long."
As a specialist who treats people with eating disorders, George R. Jacobson, PhD, has seen his share of patients who deliberately starve themselves. Part of the problem, he says, is that they cannot perceive themselves realistically.
Reza Shaker, MD, discusses the close connection between psychological state and IBS. "We have for the first time, using fMRI, shown that the neural circuits and brain cells of IBS sufferers are overly sensitive to some stimuli," he says.
When you hear about a single study that affects your health, you may wish to ask your doctor to put it in perspective, notes Dr. Julie Mitchell.
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