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ARCHIVES - 2006

Issue 173....December 2006/January 2007....16th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES New analysis supports us of soy protein for cholesterol reduction Role of C-reactive protein in development of heart failure Drinking green tea may protect against death from heart disease Dose and coating of aspirin tablets affect response Hope for turmeric therapy for arthritis Strong evidence of folate link to colon cancer NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer       Part III - By William R. Ware Ph.D. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 172....November 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Muscle mass plays a central, but misunderstood, role in health Vitamin D3 should be used in preference to vitamin D2, say experts Lack of vitamin D increases risk of nursing home admission Mixed results for pain management programs Vegetables may reduce the need for anti-cancer drugs Aspirin may starve tumors of blood supply, but GI risks remain NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer       Part II - By William R. Ware Ph.D. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 171....October 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Muscle strength linked to magnesium in older adults Certain mineral waters could boost calcium intake Population levels of vitamin E investigated Effects of vitamin B12 on cognitive function in older people Vitamin D deficiency common in non-Western pregnant women Fish oil reduces heart disease risk in arhritis patients NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer       Part I - By William R. Ware Ph.D. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 170....September 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Review confirms fish oil benefits in prevention of heart disease Fish protects against elevated C-reactive protein Has time come for an increase in recommended vitamin D intake? Incidence of type 2 diabetes doubled in 30 years Overall healthy lifestyle reduces women's stroke risk Coronary heart disease in men could be cut by lifestyle changes NEWSBRIEFS THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 169....July/August 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Further support for link between cellphones and brain tumors Breast cancer risk from magnetic fields investigated Can vitamin C control inflammation and cut heart disease risk? Large study supports calcium benefit on colon cancer risk Vitamin D holds promise for treatment and prevention of heart failure Glycemic index of the diet may contribute to age-related vision loss NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Prostate Cancer: To Accept or Reject Treatment, Or Compromise?       Part II - By William R. Ware Ph.D. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 168....June 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Folate and dairy products linked to multiple births Hope for cholesterol benefit from cooked tomatoes Weight gain during adulthood increases breast cancer risk Improved version of vitamin E kills cancer cells Depression linked to death from heart disease via lower fitness levels A daily drink reduces heart disease risk, but only for men NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Prostate Cancer: To Accept or Reject Treatment, Or Compromise?       Part I - By William R. Ware Ph.D. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 167....May 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Prostate cancer risk may be raised by high cholesterol Eating fish may help prevent prostate cancer Researchers call for more omega-3 studies Can reducing calories increase lifespan? Soy may help reduce breast cancer risk Mediterranean diet lowers Alzheimer's risk NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Melatonin and Cancer       By Hans R. Larsen MSc ChE THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 166....April 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES CVD risk factors must be tackled early Tomato extract may reduce blood pressure through antioxidant action New advice does not recommend soy protein for health Big business overrides science on formula milk Calcium supplements for deficient, pregnant women Unknown factor drops blood pressure NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Is Modern Food Still Your Best Medicine?       By Maurice MCKeown BDS, PhD THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 165....March 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Fish and fish oils help protect the heart Review to evaluate diets for weight loss and heart health Review suggests melatonin tablets do not improve sleep quality "Right" fats may prevent future illness Vitamin D's protective effect on bones unravelled Echinacea reduces symptoms and shortens duration of colds NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Restoring the Balance: An Introduction to Equilibrium Theory"       By John Goetz THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 164....February 2006....15th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Review supports benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for prevention of heart disease Vitamin D in pregnancy protects children's bones Only a small minority of Americans follows a healthy lifestyle Magnesium benefits bone health Evidence points to vitamin D for cancer prevention Bone loss risk from alcohol underestimated NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Elevated Blood Levels of Vitamin B12       By Georges Mouton, MD THE AFIB REPORT

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