Dr. Barry Dworkin » Food Science http://www.drbarrydworkin.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:41:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2004-2010 bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com (Sunday House Call) bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com (Sunday House Call) posts 1440 http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/BarryLogo1.jpg Dr. Barry Dworkin » Food Science http://www.drbarrydworkin.com 144 144 Sunday House Call is a live two-hour evidenced-based medicine and science show that airs at 3 PM Eastern originating from the studios of 580 CFRA radio in Ottawa, Canada. Its stated aim is to provide the opportunity for our guests to discuss their idea... Sunday House Call is a live two-hour evidenced-based medicine and science show that airs at 3 PM Eastern originating from the studios of 580 CFRA radio in Ottawa, Canada. Its stated aim is to provide the opportunity for our guests to discuss their ideas and the basic science that led to their latest research without the need to encapsulate their life\\\'s work into a 30 second soundbite and to provide information to our listeners that is credible, unbiased and backed by evidence, not anecdote. Dr. Barry Dworkin, Sunday House Call, 580 CFRA, health, evidence-based medicine Sunday House Call Sunday House Call bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com no no Inconclusive data on outcomes for variations in low-carb diets http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/09/07/inconclusive-data-on-outcomes-for-variations-in-low-carb-diets/ http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/09/07/inconclusive-data-on-outcomes-for-variations-in-low-carb-diets/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:29:35 +0000 Dr. Barry Dworkin http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/?p=3601 Low-Carb Diet is Better When Rich in Veggies Related articles:
  1. Observational data supports Mediterranean diet reduces Alzheimer risk
  2. Preliminary data suggest relationship between diet success and genes
  3. Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney stone development
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 7 , 2010

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Low-Carb Diet is Better When Rich in Veggies

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  1. Observational data supports Mediterranean diet reduces Alzheimer risk
  2. Preliminary data suggest relationship between diet success and genes
  3. Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney stone development

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  1. Don’t pass the salt…please!
  2. Avoiding the salt of the Earth
  3. Preventing food-borne illness during BBQ season
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 30, 2010

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Food industry urged to pinch sodium from products

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Recommendations of the Sodium Working Group

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  1. Don’t pass the salt…please!
  2. Avoiding the salt of the Earth
  3. Preventing food-borne illness during BBQ season

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  1. NHS criticized for labelling children overweight
  2. Younger children more likely to receive an ADHD diagnoses
  3. Replacing mitochondria in embryos, the energy generators of cells, may reduce risk of certain genetic diseases
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 27, 2010

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Caffeinating” children and youth

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  1. NHS criticized for labelling children overweight
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  3. Replacing mitochondria in embryos, the energy generators of cells, may reduce risk of certain genetic diseases

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  1. Parents should be aware that certain vitamins may interact with other medications
  2. Parents choose lesser-calorie foods for their children when given the choice
  3. No link established between blood pressure medications (ARBs) and cancer
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Madely Health Headlines for  June 23, 2010

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When Food and Pills Clash

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  1. Parents should be aware that certain vitamins may interact with other medications
  2. Parents choose lesser-calorie foods for their children when given the choice
  3. No link established between blood pressure medications (ARBs) and cancer

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  3. Ketamine contributes to understanding of pathways that can alleviate depression
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Madely Health Headlines for June 22, 2010

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Fish oil might offer new way to treat depression

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The Efficacy of Omega-3 Supplementation for Major Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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  1. Postpartum depression in fathers evaluated in meta-analysis
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  • Cortisol levels in hair may be an indicator of heart attack in men who are already at risk of heart disease
  • Do not conclude just yet that chocolate alone reduces heart and stroke risk
  • Study could not establish causality between overtime work hours and heart disease risk
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    Madely Health Headlines for  June 11, 2010

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    Study backs heart-healthy effect of dairy fat

    Resources:

    Dr. Yoni Freehoff provides an excellent analysis of the “study” and its many methodological flaws. Please see his June 10, 2010 post.

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    3. Tetanus vaccine reminder now that gardening season is upon us
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 25, 2010

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    Barbecue season can be food-related illness season

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    1. Preventing food-borne illnesses
    2. A primer on heat-related illness as Ottawa experiences its first heat wave of the season
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 20, 2010

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    Some diet sodas may prevent kidney stones

    Reference:

    Citrate, Malate and Alkali Content in Commonly Consumed Diet Sodas: Implications for Nephrolithiasis Treatment

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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 18, 2010

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    A Guilt-Free Hamburger

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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 11, 2010

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    Nuts Lower Lipids

    Reference:
    Sabaté J, et al “Nut consumption and blood lipid levels: a pooled analysis of 25 intervention trials” Arch Intern Med 2010; 170: 821-27.

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    1. Lower cholesterol to prevent stroke, heart disease
    2. StatsCan report on high cholesterol levels needs context
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