Written Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Three months administration of N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) in participants with Parkinson’s disease significantly increased dopamine binding as well as motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggest that urban greening strategies should empathize the protection and restoration of urban tree canopies to promote community mental health. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Apple vinegar consumption significantly decreased insulin resistance, oxidative stress, blood pressure and homocysteine levels in participating type 2 diabetics with dyslipidemia. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study quantifies the potential long-term risk of obesity associated with early exposure to acid-suppressing medications and antibiotics. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of probiotic supplementation improved movement and certain metabolic parameters in patients with Parkinson’s Disease. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Resveratrol supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations in newly diagnosed individuals with dyslipidemia. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a United Kingdom study, migraine diagnoses were positively associated with all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly population, but differed substantially between men and women. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that, of the adolescents in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), rates of obesity and sedentary behavior (SB) were highest among those in the higher-income countries, whereas the relationship between obesity and SB was strongest adolescents in the lowest-income countries. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrated that consuming a mixture of flavonoid rich berries maintained or improved cognitive performance up to six hours post consumption. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder significantly improved lipid metabolism in participating type 2 diabetic patients. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that, compared to placebo, co-supplementation of omega-3 and vitamin E for 12 weeks significantly increased gene expression of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ), and significantly decreased low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) in patients with Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that a history of migraines increases the risk of dementia in women, particularly in women who are sixty years of age or older.
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Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The use of an oral spray of Streptococcus salivarius 24SMB and Streptococcus oralis 89a effectively treated recurrent acute pharyngotonsillitis in children and reduced the need for antibiotics that do not prevent recurrence. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that gut microbiota may be responsible for the conversion of crocin to its metabolite crocetin, which protects against brain injury in a rat model of induced stroke. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that migraine history is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer disease (AD) and all‐cause dementia, but not vascular dementia in a population of older independently-living adults. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Consumption of glucoraphanin-rich broccoli soup was inversely associated with prostate cancer progression in men on active surveillance. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After six months of testosterone therapy, young male cancer survivors with borderline low morning testosterone levels experienced a significant decrease in whole body-fat mass and increase in lean muscle mass. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that saffron extract standardized to 3% crocin content offers anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects against retinal damage due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that regular consumption of green tea improves pulse pressure and induces regression of left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This pilot study suggests the use of Pycnogenol® for patients with mild Raynaud Syndrome in lieu of more dangerous and expensive treatments. (more…)
