by Becky | Jun 17, 2021 | 2021, Bone Health, Vegetarianism
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Quantitative ultrasound results showed that individuals on the vegan diet had lower ultrasound attenuation scores (BUA) compared with omnivores (P = 0.02). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 17, 2021 | 2021, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Caffeinated coffee intake was significantly associated with a reduced risk of heart failure. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2021 | 2021, Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study results demonstrate an inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and subclinical inflammation for healthy older men. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 7, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with 52%, 58%, and 26% higher risk of dying from IHD/ cerebrovascular disease, CVD, and all-cause mortality, respectively. (more…)
by Becky | May 25, 2021 | 2021, Brain Health, Calcium, Headaches, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A statistically significant inverse association was observed between dietary calcium and magnesium intake and migraines in women. (more…)
by Becky | May 4, 2021 | 2021, Kidney Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with a 50% risk of renal failure in older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 28, 2021 | 2021, Bladder Health, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study explores the positive benefits of hormone therapy using estrogen on postmenopausal women with nocturia. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 28, 2021 | 2021, Fruits and Vegetables, Longevity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Results of two prospective cohort studies and a meta-analysis of 26 cohort studies provide evidence of an inverse association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mortality. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 28, 2021 | 2021, Digestive Health, Sweeteners
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that commonly used nonnutritive sweeteners have the ability to promote the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes in the intestine. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that higher leisure time physical activity was associated with reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality risk, while higher occupational physical activity was associated with increased risk, independent of each other. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An analyses of phenotype and genes suggests that long-term heavy coffee drinkers with elevated LDL cholesterol may have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2021, Celiac Disease, Digestive Health, Gluten Sensitivity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found no correlation between dietary gluten intake and the risk for incidence Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis among women and men without celiac disease. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Weight loss and sports supplements containing deterenol have been associated with serious adverse events including cardiac arrest. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 6, 2021 | 2021, COVID-19
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers found that the SARS-CoV-2 receptor preferentially recognizes the blood group A antigen expressed on respiratory epithelial cells which may explain why individuals with group A blood may be more susceptible to respiratory failure from COVID-19 infections. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 29, 2021 | 2021, COVID-19, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found no substantial difference in the number of COVID-19 cases among students or staff in school districts that implemented a distancing policy of three versus six feet between students, and therefore, does support the return of students to classrooms where physical infrastructure allows for only three feet of distancing. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2021 | 2021, Diabetes, Kidney Health, Tocotrienols, Vitamin E
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study shows that a three-month supplementation with tocotrienol-rich vitamin E significantly increased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and creatinine clearance in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2021 | 2021, Aging, Alternative Therapies, Cognitive Health, COVID-19
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides evidence that music and choir singing support better general health and aging. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2021 | 2021, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Melatonin
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that melatonin (MEL) and its metabolites promote the formation of long-term memories in mice and protect against cognitive decline. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 9, 2021 | 2021, Cancer, Environmental Health, Pollution
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study calculated the daily dose of benzene and formaldehyde being inhaled by drivers with commutes of at least 20 minutes per day. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 5, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), more frequent and shorter breaks may be more beneficial for their vascular health than longer, less-frequent breaks. (more…)