Social Media Use Associated with Disordered Eating in Young Adolescents
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that social media use is associated with an increase in disordered eating thoughts and behaviors for both girls and boys. (more…)
Low-Frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields May Improve Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Low‑frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields support functional recovery following spinal cord injury by potentially modulating inflammation, oxidative stress and heat shock protein levels.
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Bulimia Nervosa May Be Associated with Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that bulimia nervosa may be associated with the long-term risk of any cardiovascular disease, as well as with death among women. (more…)
Withania somnifera Aqueous Extract for Strength Training and Recovery
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of resistance training and 500 mg daily of Sensoril® (Withania somnifera) improved body composition and muscle strength in healthy male participants.
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Collagen Supplementation Improves Skin Integrity and Reverses Signs of Skin Aging
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with Elasten® resulted in 28% increase in skin hydration, 26.8% reduction in roughness, as well as significant improvement in skin density and elasticity. (more…)
Sugary and Artificially Sweetened Drinks Associated with Cancer Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The consumption of sugary drinks was significantly associated with an increased risk of overall cancer and breast cancer.
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Oral Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for Dry Eyes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that a combined treatment of oral and topical hyaluronic acid is more effective in treating Dry Eye Disease than topical hyaluronic acid alone.
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Herpes Virus 6A Infection Increases Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that an increased serological response against human herpesvirus 6A is associated with risk for multiple sclerosis.
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Antibiotic Use Increases Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Excessive antibiotic exposure is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
Ashwagandha Root Extract Improved Sleep Parameters in Insomnia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha root extract improves sleep quality and sleep onset latency in patients with insomnia. (more…)
Boswellia Serrata Extract Helps Improve Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that Casperome® supplementation is an effective and safe alternative approach to manage symptoms associated with IBS in otherwise healthy subjects. (more…)
Sunshine Exposure Modulates the Human Intestinal Microbiome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Narrow Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) light increases serum vitamin D levels and modulated the human intestinal microbiome in participants with insufficient vitamin D levels who were not supplementing with Vitamin D.
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Lower Plasma Amyloid-Beta Levels Associated with Risk of Dementia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study provides evidence that lower plasma Aβ levels, specifically Aβ1–38 and Aβ1–42, are associated with an increased risk of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease.
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Ashwagandha Extract Improves Mood and Biomarkers of Stress in Adults with Chronic Stress
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest that ashwagandha’s stress-relieving effects may occur via its moderating effect on the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis.
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Radiation Exposure Associated with Cancer in Military Personnel
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The consistent association of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) exposure and highly elevated hematolymphatic cancer risk in the four military occupation settings spread over three countries, suggests a potential cause-effect relationship between RFR and HL cancers in military/occupational settings.
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Ashwagandha Extract Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment Associated with Systemic Inflammation
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An ashwagandha leaf water extract shows promise as a natural therapeutic remedy for preventing neurodegeneration and cognitive impairments associated with peripheral inflammation and neuroinflammation. (more…)
Effects of Caffeinated and Decaffeinated Coffee
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results suggest behavioral activity of coffee beyond its caffeine content, raising issues with the use of decaffeinated coffee as a placebo and highlighting the need for further research into its psychoactive effects. (more…)
Electromagnetic Radiation Exposure Adversely Affects Reproductive Mouse Cell Function
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twenty-four hours of continuous exposure at 1950 MHz 3 W/kg radiation led to adverse effects on proliferation of TM3 cells and dysfunction of testosterone secretion in a male mouse model. (more…)
Radiofrequency Radiation from Mobile Phone Base Stations Damages Human Blood Lymphocytes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Those who lived closer to mobile phone base stations had significantly higher levels of cellular oxidative stress and free radical production as witnessed by decreased concentrations of glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase and increased lipid peroxidation. (more…)
Radiation from Cell Towers Base Station Damage Human Genes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers observing a human population exposed to radiations emitted from mobile towers found that genetic polymorphism and antioxidant genes were significantly associated with genetic damage. (more…)
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