Plasma vs. Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Injections of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid were equally effective treatments in the 192 study participants with knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Injections of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid were equally effective treatments in the 192 study participants with knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that low ultraviolet (UV) B exposure in winter months may be contributing to the seasonal patterning of learning disabilities seen in children. (more…)
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that supplementing with 50 mg/kg of taurine 2 hours prior to training improved physical performance and stamina and attenuated the acceleration of internal body temperature. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Peppermint essential oil (PEO) demonstrated potent antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities against Staphlococcus aureus. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a BioCell Collagen, a combination of hydrolyzed collagen type II, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid, reduced visible and measurable markers of facial skin aging, including crow’s feet and lines and wrinkle depth.
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Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse association between vitamin A and carotenoid intake and risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrates that Lactobacillus plantarum 200655 isolated from kimchi could have potential health benefits as a probiotic for older people. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In vitro assays of Sambucus FormosanaNakai ethanol extract validate its effectiveness as an antiviral agent against human coronavirus HCoV-NL63. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that a twelve-week supplementation with a grape seed proanthocyanin extract (GSPE) helped maintain vascular elasticity and normal blood pressure (BP) in a middle-aged Japanese population. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals several novel findings regarding the progression of plaque and coronary atherosclerosis (CA) in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that could have substantial clinical and research implications. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A combination of pulsed electromagnetic field and conventional physical therapy protocol was superior to conventional physical therapy alone for alleviating non-specific low back pain in study participants. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that daily aspirin therapy may help in the prevention of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of intensive yoga practice significantly decreased the severity of physical and psychological symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) . (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that processed meat but not red meat, is significantly associated with higher mortality risk and recommends healthier protein substitutions. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. First trimester urinary concentrations of six phthalate metabolites were inversely associated with the telomere length of newborn umbilical cord blood. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A six-month supplementation with a polyphenol-rich extract of blueberry and grape (PEGB), improved verbal episodic memory in healthy older adults. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study explores the specific mechanisms by which grapefruit seed extract (GSE) inhibits the biofilm activity of food poisoning pathogens. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to a non-vegetarian diet, vegetarian diets were associated with significantly lower levels of cardiovascular disease risk factors among the non-Hispanic whites. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that our drinking water, and not just dietary sources, may be a significant contributor to the exposure of the general population to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFOS). (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Garlic supplementation significantly improved markers of inflammation in end-stage renal disease patients. (more…)