• More on calcium supplements and the risk of cardiovascular disease

    Updated: 2011-11-08 10:38:43
    Calcium supplements are widely used to help prevent osteoporosis but have been associated with a possible increase in the risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Now, researchers from the UK and Denmark have presented an alternative view. The evidence for cardiovascular benefits. The evidence supporting calcium + vitamin D as an adjunct to bisphosphonates (Actonel, Boniva, [...]

  • Review: Benefits of yoga in people with cancer

    Updated: 2011-11-07 17:38:42
    Researchers at National Taiwan University, in Taipei, conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of yoga in patients with cancer. First, the details. 10 articles were selected. PEDro scores ranged from 4 to 7 on a scale of 10. And, the results. When compared to waitlist control groups or supportive therapy groups, the yoga groups showed [...]

  • Increasing popularity of dietary supplements

    Updated: 2011-11-03 11:38:51
    Dietary supplement use has steadily increased since the 1970s. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health estimated dietary supplement use based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2006, a nationally representative survey. First, the details. Dietary supplement use was analyzed for the US population (at least 1 year of age). Supplement use [...]

  • Review: Acupuncture for autism spectrum disorders

    Updated: 2011-11-01 08:38:11
    Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and lack of flexibility of thought and behavior. In this Cochrane review, researchers at The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, in China, report on the effectiveness of acupuncture to improve autistic features. First, the details. 10 studies of 390 children were included. [...]

  • Nature Scitable Bloggers Update

    Updated: 2011-10-12 14:30:38
    We’re busy working on our presentation for the Science Online conference in January!  We had a wonderful meeting on Columbus Day to talk about how we can improve our blogging and make our presentation at the conference different than years past.  Be sure to check out the Nature Scitable bloggers most recent posts! Naseem – Our Science Sabrina – MedSci Discoveries Samantha – Green Science

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