by Dr. Orna | Jun 16, 2010 | digestion, Uncategorized
In late May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told drug companies they’d need to put new warning labels on popular heartburn drugs. The issue? Long-term use of these antacids can lead to more fractures of the hips, the wrists and the spine. The affected class of...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Looking for another reason to eat your avocados and broccoli? A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that good levels of vitamin B6 — found in those vegetables as well as whole grains, fish and meat — may cut lung-cancer risk by as...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
People battling diabetes can take a cue from fighters everywhere: muscle strength helps make winners. New research finds that low muscle mass — common in elderly and many people at greatest risk of type 2 diabetes — is associated with the insulin resistance that...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
The cholesterol-lowering statins drugs are among the most widely prescribed. By lowering cholesterol, proponents say, drugs such as Crestor and Lipitor help reduce the risk of killer strokes and heart disease. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal...
by Dr. Orna | Jun 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
Intimacy both requires and ideally engenders trust. And, researchers from Utrecht University in Holland have discovered, both sides of this coin have hormonal triggers. Think of a romantic dinner, with soft lighting and gentle caresses. Those warm, fuzzy feelings are...
