When it comes to nuts, don’t pick on the pecan for its hard-to-crack shell; what lies within is a bundle of cholesterol-lowering, antioxidant-promoting nutritional benefits in the sweet, soft, crunch of a nut. The health-promoting phenolic compounds may not negate the effects of piling up a plate of rich pecan pie at Thanksgiving, but if […]
Vape Liquid Sends Child to Hospital
WASHINGTON — A 6-year-old child who accidentally swallowed liquid nicotine intended for her parents’ electronic cigarettes required emergency medical treatment that included intubation and an overnight stay in a pediatric intensive care unit. The case report found in the Annals of Emergency Medicine comes a couple of weeks after the U.S. Surgeon General released a report warning of […]
Resveratrol Supplements May Benefit PCOS
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism says that resveratrol–a natural compound found in red wine and grapes–can help address a hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). An estimated 5 million to 6 million women in the United States have PCOS, according to theHormone Health Network. It is […]
Study: Cocoa Compound May Support Heart Health
To the tantalizing delight of chocolate lovers everywhere, a number of recent studies employing various methods have suggested that compounds in cocoa called flavanols could benefit cardiovascular health. Now a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of cocoa consumption reveals some further pieces of supporting evidence. The meta-analysis in the Journal […]
Study: Oats Do More than Just Lower “Bad” Cholesterol
Researchers have known for more than 50 years that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels and presumably reduce a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Studies during that time have focused on the impact of oats on levels of LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol, which collects in the walls of blood vessels where it can cause blockages […]
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