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Can statin drugs confer infection protection? Large controlled studies say no

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Large controlled studies of statin users contradict observational reports suggesting cholesterol blockers might also be infection-fighters

Development of the Mental Clutter Scale Source: Psychological Reports, Oct 2012

feeds@prohealth.com (Frank Leavitt, Robert S Katz) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Testing of this 8-item self-report questionnaire indicates it's a good quick measure of fibromyalgia patients' mental fog (mental clarity), and a good tracking device.

Aggressive antibiotic therapy could not kill all spirochetes in monkeys with disseminated Lyme disease

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

In monkeys treated with antibiotics after 6-8 months of infection, enough spirochetes had survived to pass the infection back to lab-reared ticks.

Secret Nutrient for Radiant Skin

feeds@prohealth.com (Karen Lee Richards*) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Nutrient researchers have developed a way to replenish the lipids that young skin produces naturally - from the inside out, in supplement form. And early trials suggest encouraging benefits for those with dry, problem skin.

'Slow-carb' diet can tame C reactive protein, the calling card of chronic disease, cancer researchers find

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Slowly digested carbohydrates can significantly reduce C reactive protein, produced by fat cells in the overweight and a marker of systemwide inflammation

More Coffee, Less Type 2 Diabetes - Mystery Solved?

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Two of coffee's 3 major biologically active components significantly inhibit a key biomarker of diabetes 2, suggesting new trajectories for research

Exciting Research Connects Epstein-Barr to MS Brain Lesions & Potentially Other Disorders Involving the CNS

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Explains how EBV sequestered in the brain causes the neuron damage of MS, may play a role in other disorders, and may respond to rituximab, or antiviral therapies now preparing for trial

Inflammation and depression are linked, but how? Surprising findings at Duke

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Risk for the diseases of middle and old age may begin in childhood, and depend in part on long-term emotional functioning, tracking study suggests

VIDEO: Rich Carson explains the natural benefits of SAM-e

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Helps promote natural improvement in symptoms of osteoarthritis, depression, liver disease, and more.

Depression and Low Vitamin D: See One, Look for the Other, Study Suggests

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PDT

Primary care patients with a history of depression may be an important target for assessment of vitamin D levels.