Multiple Healthy Eating Patterns May Be Able to Lower CVD Risk
Greater adherence to healthy eating patterns is consistently associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Diet and Nutrition
Medication Misuse: Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome and Misuse of Adrenal Supplements
Off-label use of glucocorticoids and over-the-counter supplements is common for adrenal fatigue, a condition characterized by a constellation of nonspecific symptoms.
Supplements With Undeclared Active Ingredients Pose Substantial Health Risk
A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) highlights the risks associated with use of over-the-counter (OTC) products containing undeclared prescription ingredients as well as the importance of collaboration between various health departments and systems to ensure a prompt response to an outbreak.
Dietary Fiber and Glycemic Control in T2D: Is There a Link?
Increased dietary fiber intake, whether from a high-fiber diet or supplementation, plays little role in improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.
Low-Fat, High-Fiber Diet Decreases Inflammation in UC Remission
A low-fat, high-fiber diet decreased inflammation and improved quality of life measures for patients with ulcerative colitis in remission.
Higher Intake of Whole-Fat Dairy May Cut Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Higher intake of whole-fat dairy products is associated with a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) as well as hypertension and diabetes.
Organic Nitrates May Not Aid Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
Organic nitrates do not have clinically relevant effects on bone mineral density (BMD) or bone turnover in postmenopausal women.
Link Found Between Body Size in Childhood, Later Life Disease
Large adult body size contributes to the association between genetically predicted larger body size in childhood and coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes later in life.
Fiber Supplements Recalled Due to Possible Plastic Contamination
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling 5 lots of Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder due possible plastic contamination. According to the Company, it is possible that the products may contain green plastic pieces or shavings from the bottle cap.
Does Food Insecurity Play a Role in Psychotropic Prescriptions Among Women With HIV?
Social adversity may increase rates of psychotropic prescriptions, which have surged in recent decades, prompting researchers to perform a study of food insecurity and psychotropic prescriptions among women living with HIV.
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