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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 14, 2011

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Vitamin E Is Linked to Prostate Cancer 

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Klein E, et al “Vitamin E and the risk of prostate cancer: The Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT)” JAMA 2011; 306: 1549-1556.

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 11, 2011

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Supplements Offer Risks, Little Benefit, Study Says

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Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rate in Older Women

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 22, 2010

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Echinacea and the Common Cold: Still the Patient’s Choice

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Barrett B, et al “Echinacea for treating the common cold: a randomized trial” Ann Intern Med 2010; 153: 769-777.

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 2, 2010

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Hidden Dangers of Herbal Meds Reviewed

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Use of Herbal Products and Potential Interactions in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases

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There is excellent web site that reviews the scientific evidence for the efficacy of herbal remedies from an independent assessment perspective. It also evaluates the quality and ingredients of many products in stores with respect to labelling accuracy and ingredient composition. The web site is consumerlab.com.

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 25, 2010

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Many parents unaware of the risks of vitamins

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Safety Considerations and Potential Interactions of Vitamins: Should Vitamins Be Considered Drugs?

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 30, 2009

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Ginkgo Biloba Doesn’t Slow Mental Decline

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Ginkgo biloba for Preventing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults