Archives for December 2002

I don't know where you will find pomegranate juice but some researchers think you should. Studies were done on atherosclerotic mice and healthy men to determine cholesterol changes in the blood.

I once saw an ad that read, "Only the dentist can tell you if you have bad breath." Now, who are the ad wizards who came up with that one?

UCLA researchers conducted a study that provides some of the science behind this treatment. UCLA researchers worked with Los Angeles paramedics to initiate intravenous magnesium treatment for stroke victims on their way to the hospital.

This healthier egg, called the Omega Egg, is richer in omega-3 fatty acids, which is OK – they're good for you. Actually, the Omega Egg contains 350 milligrams of omega-3s – more than five times the amount in a regular egg.

According to the "experts," we're facing a massive epidemic: "Contrary to popular belief, ADD (attention deficit disorder) does not go away at the end of childhood or adolescence.

Olive oil has achieved celebrity status in the world of foods, and rightly so. Over a decade ago, researchers discovered that Mediterranean populations that consume large amounts of olive oil enjoy a decreased incidence of coronary heart disease.

In the November 29 installment of Daily Dose ("Out fox Parkinson's"), I reported to you about the benefits of folic acid (folate) in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

The new euro coins are so toxic that they are not even safe in the pocket of your pants. Just five minutes' exposure is long enough to induce itching and inflammation in susceptible people.

Even if it's cold and snowy where you are – in fact snow acts as a blanket allowing ticks to survive the cold – you should protect yourself from tick bites.

I'm not too sure about the rest of it, but it looks like old George was on to something with his evening nightcaps. Researchers in England have confirmed that reasonable alcohol consumption can prolong your life.