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Diet holds promise for epileptic children  -  25 Mar 2008
Orlando Sentinel,The risks include serious constipation, kidney stones, gallstones and pancreatitis. But for some who have tried nearly everything else with no luck,

Magnesium-rich food keeps gallstones away  -  Mar 16, 2008
KPCnews.com,It is because I recently read an article titled, “Magnesium Intake May Cut Risk of Gallstones.� According to a study of over 42000 men, between 40 and 75

Magnesium linked to fewer gallstones  -  Feb 26, 2008
NutraIngredients.com,By Stephen Daniells 26-Feb-2008 - Increased intake of magnesium from dietary supplemental forms may decrease a man's risk of developing gallstones,

Exercise to Avoid Gallstones  -  Feb 27, 2008
NewsMax.com,A new University of Illinois study shows that exercise-trained mice get far fewer gallstones than sedentary mice and identifies potential mechanisms to

Reduce the risk of gallstones  -  Feb 26, 2008
news 24,New York - A diet rich in magnesium appears to reduce the risk developing painful gallstones, according to findings from a US study.

Exercise may cut gallstone risk  -  Feb 25, 2008
Reuters India,By Joene Hendry NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise is good for mice and humans, but appears to be bad for gallstones, according to the findings of a study

Use your loaf: avoid white bread and sugary breakfasts  -  Mar 11, 2008
New Zealand Herald,The diet was also linked to gallstones and some types of cancer. "The key message from this study," says lead author Alan Barclay, "is that the GI of your

Diabetes danger foods  -  Mar 10, 2008
The Age,...diet of type 2 diabetes, a 25% increased risk of coronary heart disease, as well as smaller increases in the risk of gallstones and breast cancer.

Magnesium intake lowers gallstone risk  -  Feb 26, 2008
The News - International,A diet rich in magnesium seems to cut down the risk of developing painful gallstones. These findings appeared in the latest issue of American Journal of

White bread increases cancer risk  -  Mar 15, 2008
PRESS TV,Australian researchers claimed such diets are also linked with a higher risk of gallstones and certain cancers. Previous studies had mentioned that high GI

Gallbladder removal has become less of a pain  -  Mar 8, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,Gallstones block the bile and make the gallbladder swell. Gallstones and gallbladder disease are most common in people who are American Indian, overweight,

Dr Scott's Surgery  -  Mar 10, 2008
ChronicleLive,For example, Patient A has almost the same symptoms as Patient B, who had gallstones. I wonder if that’s the problem here? Other doctors rely on the spoken

Exercise reduces gallstone risk  -  Feb 26, 2008
PRESS TV,According to the study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, gallstones in the sedentary group weighed two and a half times more than the

Wise Words on Weight  -  Feb 29, 2008
Mother Earth News,...three times more likely to develop heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and gallstones as their counterparts who gained 5 pounds or less.

How to effectively avoid many common complications and liver ...  -  Mar 13, 2008
EurekAlert (press release),After the remnant gallstones were removed and the duodenal papillas were assessed as normal, we sutured the open part of the left intrahepatic duct and the

A piece of me  -  Mar 23, 2008
Albany Times Union,Memories: Turns out the collecting and, even, gifting of so called "surgical souvenirs" from the staples that seal a wound after surgery to gallstones to

Peruvian jungle: Where nature is on fast-forward  -  Mar 20, 2008
Toronto Star,...mistletoe for healing broken bones after they are set, wild garlic for gallstones. Like most Amazon shamans, Panaito has no successor in sight.

Dottie Frum: Here's my strategy to live to be 100  -  Mar 21, 2008
Gaston Gazette,My consumption of coffee has multiplied, since imbibing has shown that moderation prevents diabetes, gallstones, Parkinson's disease, cirrhosis of the liver

Flavonoids reduce pancreatic cancer risk among male smokers  -  Mar 21, 2008
FoodNavigator.com,...and body mass index; education; place of living; self-reported history of diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, gallstones, or peptic or duodenal ulcers;

The Winchester Star  -  Mar 21, 2008
The Winchester Star,WINCHESTER — Obesity is a leading cause of diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, osteoarthritis, gout, gallstones, and some cancers.

Dandelion - Uses and Side Effects  -  Mar 20, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,Adverse reactions associated with dandelion include GI discomfort, GI or biliary tract blockage, gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, contact dermatitis,

One woman's workers' compensation nightmare  -  Mar 2, 2008
Stockton Record,After four more ER visits over the next few months, it was determined the pain was caused by gallstones, and her gall bladder had to be removed.

Happy news: Now you can – and should – say yes to these former ...  -  Feb 27, 2008
Sun Publications Chicago,Other studies have shown that eating pecans may help reduce the risk of gallstones, aid in weight loss and support prostate health.

Caffeine candy: Is it for you?  -  Mar 19, 2008
abc7.com,Studies show caffeine can reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease and gallstones. However, when too much caffeine is consumed, it can interrupt sleep,

Disease fear in glycemic index foods  -  Mar 10, 2008
Melbourne Herald Sun,...high GI diet reduced levels of "good" cholesterol and raised triglycerides levels, which was bad news for cardiovascular disease as well as gallstones.

Diabetes not only high-GI danger  -  Mar 10, 2008
The Australian,...that eating most breads, rice, cereals and other foods with a high glycaemic index increases the risk of gallstones, heart disease and some cancers.

Coffee’s Hotter Than Ever  -  Mar 17, 2008
Convenience Store Decisions,...the cellular damage done by free radicals and protect against cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, gallstones and mood problems.

Medical mystery solved in slaughterhouse  -  Feb 28, 2008
CNNShe underwent countless tests and saw almost 20 doctors, but all the diagnoses were hazy -- among them depression and gallstones. It seemed she developed a

Research turns up more benefits for magnesium  -  Mar 16, 2008
Toronto Sun,The first, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, showed that a diet rich in magnesium appears to reduce the risk of developing gallstones.

Is it arthritis or bursitis?  -  Mar 15, 2008
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,If gallstones aren't causing pain or other symptoms, they can be put on a very-back back burner. If your gallbladder is one whose walls have been

Imogen's amazing transformation  -  Mar 14, 2008
Wiltshire Times,The turning point came in May 2005 when she was rushed to hospital with gallstones and pancreatitis. The doctor told her she was the youngest person he had

Eston former footballer dies hours after mum  -  Mar 12, 2008
GazetteLive,After numerous tests she had treatment for gallstones, but also caught the MRSA and sickness bugs. But the main cause of her illness remained a mystery.

Healing Illness - A Natural Anti-Cancer Protocol  -  Mar 10, 2008
Natural News.com,...fecal matter and gallstones that build up in the body by cleansing your colon and liver and by chelation to rid the body of heavy metals.

More than $25K awarded for science fair projects  -  Mar 10, 2008
The Flint Journal - MLive.com,Callahan won a $1000 scholarship for the project, "Now You Feel Them, Now You Don't: Can Home Remedies Make Your Gallstones Disappear?

New Software Enables Close Diagnosis of Liver, Gallbladder  -  Mar 10, 2008
Business Wire (press release),His "gallbladder ejection fraction" technique is now used worldwide to help determine the cause of painful gallbladder disease when gallstones are not

Flint area students show of science know-how, earn prizes at ...  -  Mar 9, 2008
The Flint Journal - MLive.com,...who took home a $1000 scholarship for the project, "Now You Feel Them, Now You Don't: Can Home Remedies Make Your Gallstones Disappear?

At Flint-Area Science Fair, alternative fuels score big  -  Mar 9, 2008
The Flint Journal - MLive.com,Callahan won a $1000 scholarship for the project "Now You Feel Them, Now You Don't: Can Home Remedies Make Your Gallstones Disappear?

CITY BLOGS  -  Mar 9, 2008
The Post,Obesity carries risks of Type 2 diabetes, gallstones, hypertension, strokes, sleep disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome among others.

You want a cup of coffee in your candy bar, ma’am?  -  Mar 8, 2008
Times-Mail (subscription),...that caffeine may have a positive effect on lowering the risk for Parkinson’s disease and gallstones and can be helpful in alleviating headaches.

Alternative medicine: Apricot  -  Mar 8, 2008
PRESS TV,It helps remove gallstones. Apricot oil has sedative, antispasmodic, tonic and demulcent properties. It is effective in wound healing.

How To Live To 100  -  Mar 7, 2008
Parade MagazineCoffee is another potential “health drink,� with studies showing that moderate coffee intake is helpful in preventing diabetes, gallstones, Parkinson’s

Promoting the peaceful pub as antidote to binge drinking  -  Mar 7, 2008
Journal Live,Moderate beer drinkers also have a decreased risk of developing gallstones or late-onset diabetes. However, more research is needed to fully explain

Obesity and Obesity Management Not Being Documented  -  Mar 6, 2008
RedOrbit,Demographic data were collected and included comorbidities (eg, hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, gallstones, osteoarthritis,

All Rights Reserved  -  Mar 5, 2008
Orangeville Citizen,People who drink as little as one or two cups of caffeinated coffee a day have a 30% lower risk of Parkinson's disease and a 20% lower risk of gallstones.

Tzu Chi aid to the flood victims in Bolivia  -  Mar 4, 2008
ReliefWeb (press release),Most of the procedures were to remove hernias and gallstones. Volunteers also donated ten wheelchairs to a local orphanage.

Appeals Court Faults Removal of Obese Child From Parents  -  Feb 29, 2008
Law.com (subscription),...and she had several health problems associated with obesity, such as gallstones, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and insulin resistance.

GOB disclosed UHS service agreement  -  Feb 29, 2008
Amandala,...and up to $97500 for lithotripsy treatment, a procedure that uses expensive but non-invasive technology to pulverize problematic gallstones.

Who’s afraid of Homeopathy-3  -  Feb 29, 2008
Chennai Online,For example, dysmenorrhoea, renal stones, appendicitis, gallstones, fever, cough, cold, etc. Even though nobody thinks of Homeopathy in an acute condition,

Who’s afraid of Homeopathy-4  -  Feb 29, 2008
Chennai Online,But it can be avoided in many cases like piles, uterine masses, breast tumours, pleurisy, gallstones, kidneystones, etc, if it is properly diagnosed and

Excessive use of alcohol is major cause of pancreatitis  -  Feb 24, 2008
SouthCoastToday.com,So are gallstones. A gallstone can block the drainage duct shared by the gallbladder and the pancreas. Very high triglyceride levels inflame the pancreas.



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