http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Most weight-control strategies emphasize energy-restricted diets and increased physical activity - and most are not effective over the long term. In a study of a "weight-acceptance" intervention, published in the November 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers found that there could be long-term beneficial effects on certain eating behaviors using a weight- acceptance intervention approach. http://www.physorg.com/news176565147.html Medicine & Health Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:10:02 EST news176565147 Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps are ineffective in relieving arthritis pain, according to a new study led by a University of York academic. http://www.physorg.com/news174914289.html Medicine & Health Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:18:44 EST news174914289 Among patients with Bell Palsy, a facial paralysis with unknown cause, treatment with corticosteroids is associated with a reduced risk of an unsatisfactory recovery, and treatment with a combination of corticosteroids and antiviral agents may be associated with additional benefit, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of previously published studies, reported in the September 2 issue of JAMA. http://www.physorg.com/news171047876.html Medicine & Health Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:20:03 EST news171047876 (PhysOrg.com) -- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) seems to be effective when delivered online in real time by a therapist, with benefits maintained over 8 months. This method of delivery could broaden access to CBT in primary care. These are the conclusions of an article in this week`s Global Mental Health special edition of The Lancet, written by Dr David Kessler, NIHR National School for Primary Care Research, University of Bristol and colleagues. http://www.physorg.com/news170077365.html Medicine & Health Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:00:01 EST news170077365 Women who took beta carotene or vitamin C or E or a combination of the supplements had a similar risk of cancer as women who did not take the supplements, according to data from a randomized controlled trial in the December 30 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. http://www.physorg.com/news149924804.html Medicine & Health Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:46:44 EST news149924804