Napping Associated with Improved Cognitive Functioning in Elderly Chinese Population
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that afternoon napping is associated with better cognitive function in the Chinese aging population.
Brown Fat is Associated with Lower Prevalence of Cardiometabolic Diseases
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results suggest that brown fat (BAT) reduces the risk of cardiometabolic diseases in overweight and obese individuals.
Over 200 Scientists & Doctors Call For Increased Vitamin D Use To Combat COVID-19
A panel of researchers and doctors have formed an international alliance with the purpose of calling on governments, public health officials, doctors, and healthcare workers, to increase recommendations for vitamin D intake to 4,000 IU daily.
Silybum marianum Attenuates Menopausal Hot Flashes
Written by Dr. Halima Phelps, DC, ND. This study demonstrated that Silybum marianum (milk thistle) significantly decreased the frequency and severity of hot flashes in the participating postmenopausal women.
An Urban Environment Poses Higher Risk of Dog and Owner Allergies than a Rural Environment
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows that dogs and humans can be predisposed to allergies in response to the same environmental risk factors.
Higher Vitamin D Levels during Pregnancy are Linked to Higher IQ in Five to Six Year-Old Offspring
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that maternal 25(OH)D during pregnancy is positively associated with children’s neurocognitive development through ages four to six.
Effect of Four Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Sucrose on Obese and Overweight Individuals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that when comparing the effect of four low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) aspartame, saccharin, rebaudioside A and sucralose with sucrose, the LCSs had differing effects on body weight among the participating obese or overweight adults.
Resveratrol Acts as a Thyroid Disrupter in Normal Thyroid Cell Lines
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This in vitro and in vivo rat study suggests that resveratrol acts as a thyroid disruptor and a goitrogen and thus recommends caution when using it as a supplement or therapeutic.
Selenium Supplementation May Adversely Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This Mendelian randomization analysis does not support the use of selenium supplementation in prostate cancer prevention and suggests that supplementation might increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Tart Cherry Juice Improves Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Elderly
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study authors attribute the blood pressure- and cholesterol-lowering effects of tart cherry juice consumption to specific biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress.
