2010 August | pilladvised

Can B Vitamins Help Prevent Dementia?

With an estimated 4.6 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, and an aging population, the prevalence of dementia is expected to increase in the coming years. (1)

Soy and Prostate Health

by Dr. Leo Galland

Soy and Prostate Health

High intake of soy foods among men is associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer according to research studies. In laboratory experiments components of soy called isoflavones have shown the potential to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Forty Percent of Sinusitis Linked to Secondhand Smoke

Here’s one more good reason to stay away from secondhand smoke.

If you are suffering from chronic sinus disease, secondhand smoke could be the cause, according to a new report in the journal Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. Continue reading »

Essential Oils Combat Drug-Resistant Superbugs

The rise of drug-resistant bacteria that are extremely difficult to treat has emerged as a threat to public health.

The widespread use of powerful antibiotics in people and in livestock may have actually contributed to the growth of these superbugs.

Breast Cancer Treatment Blocked By Antidepressants

by Dr. Leo Galland

Breast Cancer Treatment Blocked By Antidepressants

Women with breast cancer are often treated with the drug tamoxifen, which blocks the effects of estrogen on breast cancer cells. Tamoxifen, however, only becomes effective after it is converted to an active metabolite in the liver.