Supplemental co-enzyme Q may prevent heart disease in some individuals
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 1-Dec-2014 New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that low birth weight in rats leads to a reduction in co-enzyme Q in the aorta and that supplemental…
Plant used in traditonal Chinese medicine may treat metabolic diseases and obesity, Glycyrrhiza uralensis
New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that a component of a flowering plant used in traditional Chinese medicine thwarts development of obesity, type 2 diabetes…
Research suggests ability of HIV to cause AIDS is slowing
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 1-Dec-2014 The rapid evolution of HIV, which has allowed the virus to develop resistance to patients' natural immunity, is at the same time slowing the virus's ability…
Lift weights to lower blood sugar? White muscle helps keep blood glucose levels under control
22 Apr 2013 ANN ARBOR—Researchers in the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan have challenged a long-held belief that whitening of skeletal muscle in diabetes is harmful. In…
New evidence that natural substances in green coffee beans help control blood sugar levels
NEW ORLEANS, April 9, 2013 — Scientists today described evidence that natural substances extracted from unroasted coffee beans can help control the elevated blood sugar levels and body weight…
New evidence that egg white protein may help high blood pressure, comparable to low doses of Captopril
NEW ORLEANS, April 9, 2013 — Scientists reported new evidence today that a component of egg whites — already popular as a substitute for whole eggs among health-conscious consumers concerned…
The adult generations of today are less healthy than their counterparts of previous generations
Results from a large cohort study suggest that exposure to metabolic risks of cardiovascular disease is increasing Sophia Antipolis, 10 April 2013. Despite their greater life expectancy, the adults of…
Omega-3 fatty acids more effective at inhibiting growth of triple-negative breast cancer
WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2013)—Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center have found that omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolite products slow or stop the proliferation, or growth in the number…
Co-Q10 deficiency may relate to statin drugs, diabetes risk
04/09/2013 CORVALLIS, Ore. – A laboratory study has shown for the first time that coenzyme Q10 offsets cellular changes that may be linked to a side-effect of some statin…
Naturally-occurring substance proves effective against deadly skin cancer in laboratory tests
22 Apr 2013 For the first time, scientists have demonstrated the mechanism of action of gossypin, a naturally-occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, as a treatment for melanoma, which…
Drinking cup of beetroot juice daily may help lower blood pressure
22 Apr 2013 A cup of beetroot juice a day may help reduce your blood pressure, according to a small study in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. People with…
US hospitals make more money when surgery goes wrong
"hospitals would see their financial performance hurt if they reduced complications" 17 Apr 2013 WASHINGTON (AFP) US hospitals face a disincentive to improve care because they make drastically more money…
Vitamin D may reduce risk of uterine fibroids, according to NIH study
22 Apr 2013 Women who had sufficient amounts of vitamin D were 32 percent less likely to develop fibroids than women with insufficient vitamin D, according to a study from…
Excess vitamin E intake not a health concern
“A much more important issue is that more than 90 percent of people in the U.S. have inadequate levels of vitamin E in their diet.” 22 APR 2013 CORVALLIS, Ore.…
Higher soy intake prior to lung cancer diagnosis linked to longer survival in women
Summary of a study being published online March 25, 2013 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reports that Chinese women who consumed more soy before being diagnosed with lung cancer…
Experts find link between low doses of vitamin D and adverse pregnancy outcomes
April 2013 Supplements may reduce these risks Research: Association between maternal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and pregnancy and neonatal outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies Editorial: Vitamin D…
C. diff infection risk rises with antihistamine use to treat stomach acid, Mayo Clinic finds
April 2013 ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients receiving antihistamines to suppress stomach acid are at greater risk of infection from Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, a common cause of diarrhea, particularly…
Nothing fishy about it: Fish oil can boost the immune system
April 2013 New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that instead of suppressing the body’s immune response, fish oil actually enhances the function of B cells Fish…
Dental anesthesia may interrupt development of wisdom teeth in children
BOSTON (April 3, 2013) — Researchers from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have discovered a statistical association between the injection of local dental anesthesia given to children ages two…
Vitamin D proven to boost energy — from within the cells
05 APR 2013 Vitamin D is vital for making our muscles work efficiently and boosting energy levels, new research from Newcastle University has shown. A study led by Dr Akash…
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