Vitamin B6 May Reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Women
Vitamin B6 and Colorectal Cancer? For women who are concerned about their familial risk of colorectal cancer, taking a daily supplement of Vitamin B6 may be helpful. Studies sugges
Dietary Fruit Vs. Vegetables for Preventing Arthritis?
Fruits Vs. Vegetables: Of the vegetables and fruit food group, which component may be more important for your joint health–Vegetables or Fruit? The consumption of both vegeta
Does Folic Acid Fortification of Food Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Folic acid is a B vitamin which is found in green, leafy vegetables. Pregnant women are often advised to take folic acid during their pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube de
The Mediterranean Diet and Arthritis Risk?
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA): A study just recently published in the medical journal, Osteoarthritis Cartilage, found a link between higher intakes of monounsaturated fatty a
Low Dose Estrogen Birth Control Pills and PMS?
For women who suffer from PMS or premenstrual syndrome, new research compares the efficacy of low-dose estrogen oral contraceptives vs. a similar contraceptive with higher doses of
Bright Light Therapy for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
Is bright light therapy effective for treating the depression associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD is generally regarded a
Steroid Injections for Hip Arthritis?
A recent study published in the journal, Arthritis & Rheumatism, suggests that steroid injections can effectively treat pain from osteoarthritis in the hip (Lambert et al, 2007
