Macular Degeneration and Carbohydrates by Jay Stockman
Macular Degeneration is an ocular condition whereby the central part of the retina called the Macula, breaks down resulting in decreased vision. Usually a genetic predisposition is required for the condition to occur and the severity will depend on b...
Use of plant stanol ester margarine among persons with and without cardiovascular disease: Early phases of the adoption of a functional food in Finlan
Background:
The plant stanol ester margarine Benecol(R) is a functional food that has been shown to lower effectively serum total and LDL-cholesterol. The purpose of this post-marketing study is to characterize users of plant stanol ester margarine ...
African herbal medicines in the treatment of HIV: Hypoxis and Sutherlandia.
An overview of evidence and pharmacology
In Africa, herbal medicines are often used as primary treatment for HIV/AIDS and for HIV-related problems. In general, traditional medicines are not well researched, and are poorly regulated. We review the evidence and safety concerns related to the ...
Relationship between maternal obesity and infant feeding-interactions
Background:
There are no data regarding the relationship between maternal adiposity and interaction and feeding of infants and possible contribution to childhood obesity. In this study we determined the relationship between maternal body weight and ...
