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1 Cruciferous vegetables consumption and gastric cancer risk: a meta-analysis of epidemiological studies Cancer Science, May 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
2 Egg consumption and risk of bladder cancer: a meta-analysis Nutrition and Cancer, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Plasma levels of nitrate and risk of prostate cancer: a prospective study Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
4 Prevalence of obesity and extreme obesity in children aged 3–5 years Pediatric Obesity, May 17, 2013 Review Article
5 C-Reactive Protein, Lipid-soluble Micronutrients, and Survival in Colorectal Cancer Patients Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Soda and Other Beverages and the Risk of Kidney Stones Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Agent Orange as a risk factor for high-grade prostate cancer Cancer, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Cancer Risk in Patients with Manifest Vascular Disease: Effects of Smoking, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, May 17, 2013 Review Article
9 Antidepressants in the treatment of depression/depressive symptoms in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Full Text BMC Psychiatry, May 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
10 The optimal duration of vitamin supplementation prior to the first dose of pemetrexed in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer Lung Cancer, May 17, 2013 Review Article
11 Changing trends in the American diet over the past 38 years correlating to the increased prevalence of kidney stones Urology Times, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Dietary intake of fiber, vegetables, and fruit decrease the risk of incident kidney stones in women: a women's health initiative (WHI) report Urology Times, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
13 How much does what you eat matter? The potential role of meal size, fat content, and gender on ratings of desirability Eating Behaviours, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
14 Depressive symptoms and treatment of women with urgency urinary incontinence International Urogynecology Journal, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
15 The Use of Guided Self-help Incorporating a Mobile Component in People with Eating Disorders: A Pilot Study European Eating Disorders Review, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
16 Eating Disorders with and without Comorbid Depression and Anxiety: Similarities and Differences in a Clinical Sample of Children and Adolescents European Eating Disorders Review, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
17 Do probiotics improve eradication response to Helicobacter pylori on standard triple or sequential therapy? Full Text Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
18 Effects of Creative Arts Therapies on Psychological Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Cancer JAMA Internal Medicine, May 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
19 Blood Cholesterol Trends 2001-2011 in the United States: Analysis of 105 Million Patient Records PLOS ONE, May 17, 2013 Review Article
20 Assessing the prevalence of and factors associated with overweight, obesity, and binge eating as a function of ethnicity Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.
Read the article summaryBased on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.
Read the article summary1 A randomized trial of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on arterial health, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome in a young healthy population Nutrition Journal, April 15, 2013 Free full text
2 Role of Garlic Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
3 Beneficial effects of polyphenol-rich olive oil in patients with early atherosclerosis European Journal of Nutrition, April 1, 2013
4 Acute Consumption of Walnuts and Walnut Components Differentially Affect Postprandial Lipemia, Endothelial Function, Oxidative Stress, and Cholesterol Efflux in Humans with Mild Hypercholesterolemia The Journal of Nutrition, April 25, 2013
5 Walking Versus Running for Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, April 17, 2013
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Vitamin D effects on musculoskeletal health, immunity, autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, fertility, pregnancy, dementia and mortality- a review of recent evidence
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7 Associations of tea and coffee consumption with prostate cancer risk Cancer Causes and Control, April 22, 2013
8 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013 Free full text
9 Effects of vitamin D supplementation on body fat accumulation, inflammation, and metabolic risk factors in obese adults with low vitamin D levels -- Results from a randomized trial European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 11, 2013
10 Dietary advice for reducing cardiovascular risk Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013
11 Meat, fish, and esophageal cancer risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis Nutrition Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
12 Effect of longer term modest salt reduction on blood pressure: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials British Medical Journal, April 25, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
13 Omega-3 fatty acids and brain resistance to ageing and stress: Body of evidence and possible mechanisms Ageing Research Reviews, February 22, 2013 Review Article
14 Strong associations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with all-cause, cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory disease mortality in a large cohort study American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 4, 2013
15 The effect of vitamin D status on risk factors for cardiovascular disease Nature Reviews Nephrology, April 24, 2013 Review Article
16 Probiotics in colorectal cancer (CRC) with emphasis on mechanisms of actions and current prospectives Journal of Medical Microbiology, April 10, 2013
17 Oral nifedipine versus intravenous labetalol in hypertensive urgencies and emergencies of pregnancy: a randomized clinical trial Obstetric Medicine, April 2, 2013
18 Influence of Mediterranean diet on asthma in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 15, 2013 Review Article
19 Can Vitamin D Supplementation Improve the Severity of Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive Heart Failure, April 2, 2013 Free full text
20 The Relationship of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity to Incident Cardiovascular Disease: Results from the Womens Health Initiative JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 19, 2013
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