Phytoestrogen Supplementation Improves Menopause Symptoms
Review shows modest reductions in frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness, but not night sweats
High Glycemic Index/Load Diet Linked to Acne Vulgaris
Patients with acne also have significantly lower serum adiponectin levels than healthy controls
Nine-Protein Risk Score May Help Predict CV Events in Stable CHD
Risk score performed better than refit Framingham for predicting cardiovascular events
Statins Could Reduce Risk of Infection in Stroke Patients
Meds may have anti-inflammatory properties that help the body respond to infection
Daily Steps in Children With T1DM Tied to Early Atherosclerosis
Increase of 1,000 steps per day linked to decrease in mean/maximum aortic IMT
CDC: Alternative Medicine a Booming Business in U.S.
More than $30 billion paid out-of-pocket for acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic care, supplements
Male PCPs Less Likely to Assess CVD Risk in Female Patients
French researchers say search of health records finds gender gap
Use of Patient Navigators Improves Cancer Screening Rates
Navigators particularly helpful for low-income and ethnic minority patients
Too Many A-Fib Patients Taking Aspirin Instead of Anticoagulant
Anticoagulants -- not aspirin -- dramatically cut the risk of stroke, researchers say
Sleep Apnea Could Worsen Cognitive Deficits in MS Patients
Link found between severity of sleep apnea and performance on attention, memory tests
