Monthly Archives: July 2010
Modest Tea and Coffee Consumption Cuts Cardiovascular Disease
The latest look at the effects of tea and coffee consumption on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality suggests that moderate intake of either beverages reduces coronary heart disease risk (CHD). The findings were reported in the June 18, 2010 issue of … Continue reading
Vitamins B6, B12 May Protect Against Depression in Older Adults
A recently published study showed that high intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 might reduce the risk of depressive symptoms in older adults. The study evaluated the dietary intakes and the incidence of depression in 3503 adults who are at … Continue reading
Efficacy and tolerability of Avastin plus Xeloda as first-line therapy in patients with advanced Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide and the third most common cause of cancer mortality. More than 80% of cases occur in East Asia and sub-Sharan Africa, and the incidence is increasing in Europe and the US. … Continue reading
Replacing White Rice with Brown Rice Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
In Asian countries, rice has been a staple food for centuries. In US, more than 70% of rice consumed is white rice. Through the refining processes, the outer bran and germ portions of rice grains (ie. Brown rice) are removed … Continue reading
Tai Chi Increased Efficacy of Antidepressant Therapy in Older Adults
Like acupuncture(針灸), Tai Chi (太極拳) was known to improve blood circulation and stimulate the central nervous system. A new study now reported that adding Tai Chi to antidepressant therapy (such as escitalopram, Lexapro) can improve resilience, quality of life, and … Continue reading
New Chemotherapy, Cabazitaxel (Jevtana), for Advanced Prostate Cancer
A new chemotherapy, Cabazitaxel (Jevtana) has been approved in the United States to treat men who have advanced hormone-refractory prostate cancer and have failed docetaxel. The approval was based on the results of the phase 3 TROPIC clinical study, which … Continue reading
Nuts improves lipid levels
Eating any type of nuts (almonds, walnuts and pecans) may lower total- and LDL-cholesterol levels, according to the results of a study published in the May 11, 2010 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. In 2003, the Food and Drug … Continue reading