If you find yourself in deep public relations trouble, simply change your name. Last week, the Corn Refiners Association had a sweet proposition for the FDA: they asked for permission to change the name “high fructose corn syrup” to “corn sugar.” Poor … Read More

Atkins dieters, it’s time to make an eco-friendly diet makeover. The Eco-Atkins diet is a high protein diet alternative, rich in plant derived proteins, like nuts, beans and soy. High protein diets may help you lose weight, but the bacon, … Read More

“Doctor, I’ve been feeling this fluttering sensation in my chest and it’s very scary.  Am I having serious heart trouble?” I tell this thirty-something young woman that this is not uncommon. As a cardiologist, heart palpitations are one of the … Read More

There may be a diet to help children with ADHD sleep better. The symptoms of attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which include high levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, are most effectively controlled with pharmacotherapy and behavior management. These … Read More

While very few exercises are simultaneously aerobic and relaxing, even fewer focus your mind well enough to improve your math skills. Even if such an exercise were to exist, it would probably be extremely time-consuming, right? Not necessarily. Recent research … Read More

Have you heard of the label reading diet?  A recent study suggests simply reading nutrition labels on packaged goods helped people lose weight. That’s right, read the label before you eat, and you may stay trim. The study analyzed the … Read More

New research shows that even a small amount of meditation can help grow important brain fibers. An international research team from China and the University of Oregon found that only 11 hours of a specific type of meditation, integrative body-mind … Read More

New moms considering breastfeeding have yet another good reason to do so: reducing their own risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine suggests that women who breastfeed for at least one … Read More

Imagine that you are awakened at 2 a.m. with a strange discomfort in your chest – it’s behind your breastbone or maybe in one of your arms, or both. Possibly  in your jaw, neck, back or upper abdomen. And it … Read More

Time to slather on the sunscreen. We know the sun’s rays are dangerous and cancer causing, but it’s actually the type of UV ray you are exposed to that is of concern. With cases of skin cancer and melanoma on … Read More

Red meat doesn’t have the best reputation, and that reputation may have just gotten worse. New research from the National Institutes of Health AARP Diet and Health study found those who consumed the most red meat and saturated fat were significantly more likely … Read More

Q: I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome.  Could taking a probiotic supplement help relieve my symptoms? A: Depending on what your symptoms are and what strain of probiotics you take, there’s good evidence to suggest that a supplement very well may help … Read More

Watch out, what you say about others may actually be like holding a mirror to yourself.  A recent study published in the  Journal of Personality and Social Psychology examined “perceiver effects,” a tendency for people to view others as having the same … Read More

While some parents are concerned their teens may get hooked on drugs or alcohol, another growing concern for parents is teenage Internet addiction. A new study confirms parents have a right to worry, because there are many health and social … Read More

Being pregnant in 2010 seems more complicated than ever, with the list of food “no-nos” getting longer. A recent Danish study suggests that you should also add diet soda to your list of unacceptable indulgences.  Researchers surveyed nearly 60,000 women at … Read More

Annually, almost one million American children are identified as victims of child abuse, but this number could be woefully underestimated considering how many cases go unreported and unrecognized.  According to a new study in the Journal of Pediatrics, part of … Read More

Approximately 18 percent of U.S. soldiers returning from the Iraq and Afghan wars in the first decade of the 21st century have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition characterized by debilitating anxiety.  New research published in … Read More

Q: I’ve seen many new supplement pills and beverage “shots” that claim to help promote sleep.  Do they work and are they safe? A: Currently available sleep supplements contain a very broad range of ingredients, but common ones include amino acids … Read More

Soon there may be a blood test to diagnose depression. There are many factors that can cause depression, and genetics can play a role. Recently, a study published in Biological Psychiatry has identified a set of blood markers believed to be … Read More

Evidence is increasingly compelling that B vitamin supplementation is not an effective way to reduce cardiovascular risk. Elevated blood levels of a protein called homocysteine are associated with a substantial increase in atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) and cardiovascular … Read More