The weekend is here! This weekend, if you have plans to relax and knock back a glass of vino while kicking back with family and friends, you can rest assured knowing that moderate consumption of red wine can help prevent cancer and heart disease.

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A votre sante! Wine expert Joe Bastianich, diet and fitness advisor Joy Bauer tell NBC TODAY Show’s Hoda Kotb about the health benefits of having a glass.

So what have we learned?

Alcohol in general boosts HDLs or ‘good’ cholesterols – fat traveling away from the heart – and that’s cardio protective!
Wine, especially red wine, contains phyto nutrients – plant compounds which acts as antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent cellular damage all over the body. Resveratrol is one of those very antioxidants found [...]

“The President’s Cancer Panel is the Mount Everest of the medical mainstream, so it is astonishing to learn that it is poised to join ranks with the organic food movement and declare: chemicals threaten our bodies,” wrote the award-winning journalist and advocate Nicholas D. Kristof in an op-ed article for the New York Times.

In a landmark report released earlier this month, the cancer panel called on America to rethink the way we confront cancer, including much more rigorous regulation of chemicals. The 200-page report pointed out that public health officials have “grossly underestimated” the role environmental contaminants play in the 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with cancer each year.

The President’s Cancer Panel urged that we give preference to organic food, check radon levels in our homes, and microwave food in glass containers, not plastic ones.

The report blames weak laws, lax enforcement and fragmented authority, as well as the [...]

When was the last time you saw your doctor? Your gynecologist? Your dentist? If you can’t remember, schedule a check-up this week, during National Women’s Health Week.

The purpose for the weeklong observance being promoted by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services? Empower women to make their own health a top priority, encourage them to take small, manageable steps to improve their health, and reduce their risk for many diseases.

“This year, I encourage women to celebrate themselves by focusing on their own health and well-being,” said Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin. “The most important steps women can take to improve their health include eating a well balanced, nutritious diet; getting regular physical activity; avoiding unhealthy behaviors, like smoking; and paying attention to mental health.”

Dr. Benjamin is also urging all women to make an appointment with their health care professional for regular checkups and preventive screenings.

So what can you [...]

Just for Mother’s Day, a video to make you smile. We simply had to share this adorable video from the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The pint-sized patients at the acclaimed cancer research facility filmed themselves thanking their moms for the unconditional love and support during their battles with childhood cancer.

Cancer affects everyone in the family. When a child is touched by the formidable disease, the mother whose world revolves around her children, is often the most affected.

We’re so happy to help St. Jude share these special moments. And we’re proud to be part of the larger movement that’s making these moments possible.
This weekend, we celebrate mothers, mother figures and caretakers all over the world. Thanks for the love and inspiration.

Happy Mother’s Day from ClinicAid!

[ via: St. Jude. Artwork by

Sugar who? Whether you want to reduce sugar intake for weight-loss reasons or for health reasons like diabetes, you and the whole family can enjoy these delicious, healthy desserts without thinking once about sugar!

Applesauce Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Perfect late night snack sweetened with applesauce, not sugar. Applesauce is a great all-natural sweetener for baking, adding sweetness as well as moisture, while also providing healthy antioxidants and fiber. Make sure to buy the “unsweetened” variety. Get the recipe for Applesauce Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Slow Roasted Apples with Maple Whipped Cream

Baked apples are a quintessential but super sweet American dessert. This version uses agave nectar that has just as much flavor.
Agave nectar is slightly sweeter than sugar, has a low glycemic index, and may be a better source than sugar for people with diabetes or anyone watching their blood sugar levels. Agave nectar is primarily produced in Mexico, where the agave plant has been used [...]

At ClinicAid, we’re devoted to improving the experience for our patients, doctors and sponsors. Many of you have asked for a list of clinical trials that’s easier to browse and to be notified when new trials become available. And today I’m pleased to introduce our new website, designed just for you with a fresh look and feel, and a highly improved user interface.

A Quick Word about the Logo

Our new logo symbolizes our dedication. The clipboard is representative of our commitment to medicine, research, and data management. The two leaves, each a slightly different color, represent coming together with our sponsor and physician partners and symbiotically growing in success.

Moving on to the website!

Many of the features were driven by comments we’d received from our friends via Facebook and Twitter. A few highlights:

Our Clinical Trials

To browse the full list, visit www.ClinicAidusa.com and click on Our Clinical Trials. You can also find a [...]