Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Analysis showed the participants assigned Hordeum vulgare L powder had significantly lower postprandial blood glucose. Diabetes is a serious chronic condition that is projected to affect 1.3 billion people worldwide by...
Sedentary Behavior is Significantly Associated with An Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Every additional hour of sedentary time above 10.6 hours/day was significantly associated with an increased risk of heart failure and cardiovascular disease mortality (P <0.05). Sedentary behavior is associated with an...
Urinary Iodine and Selenium Intake as Risk Factors for Thyroid Autoimmune Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Urinary iodine concentration between 500-800 mcg/l is significantly associated with the risk of developing thyroid autoimmunity, thyroid peroxidase antibody positivity, and thyroglobulin antibody positivity. Previous...
The Association of Magnesium and Calcium Deficiency with Cognitive Function in Hospitalized Adults
Written by Harold Oster. Results suggest that magnesium and calcium deficiency are associated with reduced cognitive function in older, hospitalized adults. Dementia is an acquired loss of cognition across multiple domains, severely affecting social and occupational...
High-Protein Supplementation Improves Muscle Mass and Body Weight in Subjects Undergoing Cancer Therapy
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a meta-analysis including 37 studies featuring 3701 subjects shows that high-protein omega-3-enriched oral nutritional supplementation led to reduced body weight loss, increased muscle mass, and improved systemic...
Brazil Nut Consumption Significantly Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Markers in Adult Women
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Individuals in the Brazil nut group had significant reduction in IL-8 (P = 0.04), IL-1 beta (P < 0.001), C-reactive protein (P = 0.013), and tumor necrosis factor (P= 0.047). Individuals with obesity experience...
Dietary Vitamin C Intake Is Significantly Associated with Reduced Risk of Sleep Disorders
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers found a significant negative association between sleep disorders and vitamin C intake in men within quintile 4 (HR= 0.76, P= 0.02). Vitamin C is an antioxidant that effectively neutralizes free radicals and...
Plasma Folate Levels Could Attenuate the Association between Serum Lead Levels During Pregnancy and Autistic Behavior in Children
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers saw a significant interaction between plasma total folate concentrations below 49.3 nmol/L and the association between gestational blood lead levels and SRS-2 scores. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disease that...
The Efficacy of a Topical Teak Leaf Extract for Androgenetic Alopecia
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a topical teak leaf extract promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of alopecia worldwide, affecting eighty percent of men and fifty percent of women...
Ivy Leaf Extract and Coptidis Rhizome Syrup is as Effective as Pelargonium sidoides in Treating Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The combination of Coptidis rhizome syrup and Ivy leaf extract was as effective as one tablet of Pelargonium sidoides in treating symptoms of acute bronchitis. Anti-tussives and expectorants from herbal medicines may also...
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