Dr Le Fanu's online health clinic, Friday 17th January 2014
Concerned about aches and pains? Worried about a medical condition? You can email your questions confidentially to Dr Le Fanu at drjames@telegraph.co.uk. Answers will be published in the health section of the Telegraph website every Friday. Today - flying with Atrial Fibrillation, statins, rashes, glucosamine and the PSA test. (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)
Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice - January 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Benefit of knee supplements still unclear
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate might slow joint damage for people with mild arthritis in their knees, according to a new study. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Benefit of Knee Supplements Still Unclear
The dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate might slow joint damage for people with mild arthritis in their knees, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Supplements, Knee Injuries and Disorders, Osteoarthritis (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - December 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Benefit of Supplements for Knee Arthritis Still UnclearBenefit of Supplements for Knee Arthritis Still Unclear
The dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate might slow joint damage in mild arthritis of the knee, according to a new paper. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Dr Le Fanu's online health clinic, Friday 13th December 2013
Concerned about aches and pains? Worried about a medical condition? You can email your questions confidentially to Dr Le Fanu at drjames@telegraph.co.uk. Answers will be published in the health section of the Telegraph website every Friday. The benefits or otherwise of Glucosamine, persistant mucus, (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - December 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dr Le Fanu's online health clinic, Friday 13th December 2013
Concerned about aches and pains? Worried about a medical condition? You can email your questions confidentially to Dr Le Fanu at drjames@telegraph.co.uk. Answers will be published in the health section of the Telegraph website every Friday. The benefits or otherwise of Glucosamine, persistant mucus, (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)
Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice - December 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ask Well: Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain?
Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS Tags: Ask Well Pain Alternative and Complementary Medicine Joints (Body Part) Featured Source Type: news
What is glucosamine?
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in the fluid around our joints. It is naturally present in animal bones, bone marrow, shellfish and fungi. Glucosamine plays a vital role in building cartilage and is commonly consumed as a supplement by people with arthritis, especially osteoarthritis. Glucosamine, especially glucosamine sulfate, is harvested from the shells of shellfish and put into dietary supplements. It can also be made in the laboratory... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Source Type: news
Which? attacks 'exaggerated' food supplement health claims
This article was amended on 23 August 2013 to replace a misleading photograph.NutritionHealth & wellbeingFood & drinkConsumer affairsDenis Campbelltheguardian.com © 2013 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 22, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Denis Campbell Tags: Nutrition theguardian.com News Consumer affairs Health & wellbeing Food drink Money Life and style Science Source Type: news
6 Tips for Buying Natural Dietary Supplements
(HealthCastle.com) Many of us are supplement users. And by dietary supplements, I'm not only referring to multivitamins. Supplements include not only vitamins and mineral supplements like Vitamin B complex and calcium pills, but also herbal and other supplements like glucosamine sulfate and lutein pills. So, how should you go about choosing the right one?
6 Tips for Buying Natural Dietary Supplements
1. Talk to Your Pharmacist
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Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - July 23, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Differing Preparations of Glucosamine for OsteoarthritisDiffering Preparations of Glucosamine for Osteoarthritis
Research into the efficacy of glucosamine for osteoarthritis has proved inconclusive, with varying results. Could different preparations of glucosamine be a cause of inconsistencies among trials? International Journal of Clinical Practice (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
New AAOS Knee OA Guidelines Likely to Be ControversialNew AAOS Knee OA Guidelines Likely to Be Controversial
Revised clinical guidelines for knee OA recommend against intraarticular hyaluronic acid, acetaminophen doses higher than 3 g/day, acupuncture, glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate, and needle lavage. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Glucosamine Linked to Increased Intraocular PressureGlucosamine Linked to Increased Intraocular Pressure
Glucosamine supplementation was linked to significant, reversible increases in intraocular pressure in a small study, but the investigators could not exclude the potential for permanent damage. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Title: Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye ConditionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/23/2013 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General)
Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - May 24, 2013 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
