Extracts of the herb Withania coagulans, or Paneer dodi, are used in traditional Indian medicine. Although some healers claim that W. coagulans can help treat diabetes, the bitter-tasting plant hasn’t been studied extensively by scientists. Now, researchers have found that… Read More ›
Month: July 2019
Higher vitamin A intake linked to lower skin cancer risk
Researchers found that people who ate high levels of vitamin A were 17 percent less likely to get the second-most-common type of skin cancer years later. Source: Higher vitamin A intake linked to lower skin cancer risk
America’s packaged food supply is ultra-processed
Americans are overexposed to products that are high in energy, saturated fat, sugar and salt, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study that reports the United States packaged food and beverage supply in 2018 was ultra-processed and generally unhealthy. Since… Read More ›
Vitamin D supplementation may slow diabetes progression
Vitamin D supplementation may slow the progression of type 2 diabetes in newly diagnosed patients and those with prediabetes, according to a study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology. Source: Vitamin D supplementation may slow diabetes progression
Compound found in red wine opens door for new treatments for depression, anxiety
A new University at Buffalo-led study has revealed that the plant compound resveratrol, which is found in red wine, displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain. Source: Compound… Read More ›
Tart cherry juice may juice up the brain
In a new study published in Food & Function , researchers at the University of Delaware found daily intake of Montmorency tart cherry juice improved memory scores among adults, ages 65 to 73 years. Source: Tart cherry juice may juice… Read More ›
Diets rich in blueberries yield diverse benefits
A collection of new studies in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences further quantifies how blueberry consumption can contribute to healthy aging. Source: Diets rich in blueberries yield diverse benefits
An apple carries about 100 million bacteria — good luck washing them off
Published in Frontiers in Microbiology, a new study shows that organic apples harbor a more diverse and balanced bacterial community — which could make them healthier and tastier than conventional apples, as well as better for the environment. Source: An… Read More ›
Drinking red wine on the red planet
BIDMC researchers report that a daily moderate dose of resveratrol significantly preserved muscle function and mitigated muscle atrophy in an animal model mimicking Mars’ partial gravity. Novel model innovated by BIDMC researchers will help scientists fill in the blanks about… Read More ›
Cognitive decline reversed 30 years in 6 weeks
Cognitive decline reversed 30 years in 6 weeks After just 1 ½ months, participants increased their cognitive abilities to levels similar to those of middle-aged adults, 30 years younger. Control group members, who did not take classes, showed no change… Read More ›
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers identify health conditions likely to be misdiagnosed
For a patient, a diagnostic error can mean the difference between life and death. While estimates vary, likely more than 100,000 Americans die or are permanently disabled each year due to medical diagnoses that initially miss conditions or are wrong… Read More ›
Raising eyebrows on neuroinflammation: Study finds novel role for ‘skin plumping’ molecule
Scientists have discovered a novel mechanism and role in the brain for hyaluronic acid — a clear, gooey substance popularized by cosmetic and skin care products. Hyaluronic acid may be the key in how an immune signal moves from the… Read More ›
Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer
https://youtu.be/C5sMslkfISU Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer A strain of the common cold virus has been found to potentially target, infect and destroy cancer cells in patients with bladder cancer, a new study reports. No… Read More ›
Low VIT K may result in knee pain, disability or immobility
Low VIT K may result in knee pain, disability or immobility older adults with low circulating vitamin K levels were nearly 1.5 times more likely to develop mobility limitation and nearly twice as likely to develop mobility disability compared to… Read More ›
Quorn protein builds muscle better than milk protein
A study from the University of Exeter has found that mycoprotein, the protein-rich food source that is unique to Quorn products, stimulates post-exercise muscle building to a greater extent than milk protein. Source: Quorn protein builds muscle better than milk… Read More ›
Up to 30% of children carry a gene variant that may increase susceptibility to methylmercury
A study with 2,147 children explored the association between prenatal exposure to methylmercury, intellectual coefficient at 8 years of age, and genotype Source: Up to 30% of children carry a gene variant that may increase susceptibility to methylmercury
Goat milk formula could benefit infant gut health: Study
Research suggests goat milk infant formula has similar prebiotic properties to breast milk and could play a role in supporting healthy gut function in infants. Source: Goat milk formula could benefit infant gut health: Study
Extreme exercise can strain the heart without causing permanent damage
Researchers have found no evidence of elevated cardiac risk in runners who completed a 24-hour ultramarathon (24UM), despite the transient elevation of blood biomarkers that measure cardiac health. According to the study in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, trained… Read More ›
Low vitamin D at birth raises risk of higher blood pressure in kids
Vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood was associated with an increased risk of elevated systolic blood pressure during childhood and adolescence. The study findings suggest that vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy and early childhood could prevent… Read More ›
A bacteria likely to reduce the cardiovascular risks of 1 in 2 people
University of Louvain conducted the first pilot study in humans to observe the impact of the bacteria Akkermansia. Results: the bacterium limits the increase of several risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, moderates the progression of pre-diabetes and reduces cholesterol levels… Read More ›