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Plant sterols may pose health risk

Plant sterols have been said to lower cholesterol and help prevent heart disease, but new research suggests these compounds may have their own risks.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 07/15/2008
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Conditions: | atherosclerosis - 394 Articles | heart disease - 598 Articles | high cholesterol - 468 Articles | stroke - 480 Articles Treatments: | Supplements - 191 Articles
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Reviewing alternative therapies for ADHD

This article looks at the scientific support for alternative treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including special diets and nutritional supplements.
(New York Times) UPDATED 06/17/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 328 Articles Treatments: | fish oil - 13 Articles | stimulants - 261 Articles | Supplements - 191 Articles
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Study: St. John's Wort doesn't help ADHD

A small study has shown that St. John's Wort doesn't ease the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder any better than a sugar pill.
(ADHDCentral.com) UPDATED 06/12/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 328 Articles Treatments: | Supplements - 191 Articles
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Getting calcium if you're lactose intolerant

Experts offer this list of calcium-rich, non-dairy foods that may be good choices for people who suffer from lactose intolerance.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 06/11/2008
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Conditions: | osteoporosis - 191 Articles Treatments: | Supplements - 191 Articles
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Cancer patients should avoid antioxidants

A new study suggests that cancer patients undergoing chemo or radiation should avoid taking antioxidant supplements.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 05/27/2008
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Conditions: | cancer - 215 Articles Treatments: | Supplements - 191 Articles
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Study: Folic acid doesn't help your heart

Another study has shown that folic acid doesn't offer any protection from heart disease or stroke.
(Washington Post) UPDATED 05/09/2008
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Conditions: | heart disease - 598 Articles | stroke - 480 Articles Treatments: | Supplements - 191 ArticlesConditions: | folic acid - 1 Article
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