Research Results by Date

2011

• Iyengar Yoga May Improve Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
  Yoga may improve post-treatment fatigue in breast cancer survivors. (December 2011)
• Soy Protein Supplements Do Not Reduce Plaque in Arteries of Postmenopausal Women
  Soy protein supplements containing isoflavones do not significantly reduce the progression of atherosclerosis (build-up of plaque in the arteries) in postmenopausal women, according to a recent study published in the (November 2011)
• For Low-Back Pain, Yoga More Effective Than Self-Care But Not Stretching
  Yoga and stretching work equally well for low-back pain, and both work better than a self-care book. (October 2011)
• Vitamin E Supplements Increase Incidence of Prostate Cancer, According to SELECT Study
  Study indicates that vitamin E supplements increase the incidence of prostate cancer in healthy men. (October 2011)
• Saw Palmetto Extract No More Effective Than Placebo for Urinary Symptoms
  Higher doses of saw palmetto extract no more effective than placebo at relieving urinary symptoms. (September 2011)
• Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Severity of IBS in Women, Study Finds
  Practicing mindfulness meditation over an 8-week period reduces the severity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms in women, according to a study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Mi (September 2011)
• No Difference Between Actual and Simulated Acupuncture for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Study Finds
  Actual and simulated acupuncture produces similar results for polycystic ovary syndrome. (August 2011)
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce Inflammation and Anxiety in Healthy Young Adults
  Study suggests that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil reduce inflammation and anxiety in healthy young adults. (July 2011)
• Study Examines the Placebo Response in Patients With Asthma
  Study Examines the Placebo Response in Patients With Asthma (July 2011)
• Massage Therapy Holds Promise for Low-Back Pain
  Comparison of structural and relaxation massage shows that both reduce low-back pain and improve function compared with usual medical care. (July 2011)
• Potential Roles of the Placebo Effect in Health Care
  Three papers address what the research says about the placebo effect in addition to its future role in health care. (June 2011)
• A Link Between Omega-6 and Chronic Disease—Does Ancestry Play a Role?
  Ancestry may affect how omega-6 fatty acids are processed and used by the body. (May 2011)
• Health Behaviors Differ Between Two Groups of CAM Users
  People who use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to promote health differ in health status, behaviors, and health care use from those who use CAM to treat an illness. (May 2011)
• Study Explores Relationship Between Fatty Acids and Cognitive Decline in Women
  A diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids may be associated with less cognitive decline in older women. (May 2011)
• Tai Chi May Benefit People With Heart Failure
  Study suggests that practicing tai chi may improve quality of life, mood, and confidence in the ability to exercise in people with chronic heart failure. (April 2011)
• Ginkgo Ineffective Against High Blood Pressure in Large Study of Older Adults
  This research was the first to explore the possibility ginkgo’s antihypertensive effects in a large, long-term, placebo-controlled clinical trial. (March 2011)
• Cancer Survivors Are More Likely Than General Population to Use CAM, According to National Survey Analysis
  Cancer survivors are more likely than members of the general population to turn to complementary and alternative medicine. (March 2011)
• New Approach for Peanut Allergy in Children Holds Promise
  Sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy may help children with peanut allergy. (March 2011)
• Effects of Chromium Picolinate in People at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
  Chromium supplement does not affect factors associated with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (February 2011)
• Mindfulness Meditation Is Associated With Structural Changes in the Brain
  Mindfulness meditation may increase gray matter in the hippocampus and other brain regions associated with learning, memory, and emotion. (January 2011)
• Study Shows Cranberry Juice Cocktail Is No Better Than Placebo at Preventing Recurrent UTIs
  Compared with placebo, cranberry juice cocktail is no better at preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in college-aged women (January 2011)