May 2011

Coffee and Blood Pressure Coffee doesn't increase high blood pressure riskRisk is no different when you drink one or many cups, study finds Despite earlier concerns, downing lots of coffee doesn't seem to increase the risk of high blood pressure, according to a new report -- but the evidence isn't conclusive. To...Read More >>

Gut Bacteria Divide People Gut Bacteria Divide People Into 3 Types, Scientists SayIn the early 1900s, scientists discovered that each person belonged to one of four blood types. Now they have discovered a new way to classify humanity: by bacteria. Each human being is host to thousands of different species of microbes. Yet a...Read More >>

Do-Not-Resuscitate Do-Not-Resuscitate = Worse Outcome?Surgical patients with do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders appear to be at a higher risk for poor surgical outcomes, according to a new study.To read the full article Do-Not-Resuscitate = Worse Outcome?, click here....Read More >>

Fish Oil Reduces Heart IllnessFish Oil Reduces Heart-Related IllnessFish oil, and its high level of omega-3 fatty acids, has been proven reduce the risk of some forms of cancer, relieve joint pain and other rheumatoid problems, and lessen the effects of depression and other mental disorders.To read the full article Fish...Read More >>

Group Medical Visits?Diabetes, Parkinson's patients ponder group checkupsShared appointments make for longer visits and more doctor interaction Wait a minute, Doc. You want me to share my appointment with 10 other patients? Group appointments aren't just for psychotherapy anymore. Put diabetes, high blood pressure and maybe even Parkinson's disease on...Read More >>

About Gluten-Free Diets About Gluten-Free DietsGluten-Free: The Low-Carb of This Decade?"Gluten-free" is fast becoming the "low-carb" diet trend of the 21st century, although only 10 percent of the people buying its foods suffer from the celiac disease, wheat allergy or "gluten sensitivity" that make gluten avoidance a medical-must. To read the full article...Read More >>