Modern pesticides damage the brain of bees so they can’t move in a straight line
The challenge to let people walk back and forth in a straight line isn't just used by police to test if drivers are intoxicated: it's also used by neurologists to…
How a Japanese herbal medicine protects the gut against inflammatory bowel disease
Zhengzheng Shi and colleagues at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan report the effects of a common herbal remedy on colitis, one of two conditions that…
Study: Most people infected with omicron didn’t know it
The majority of people who were likely infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, didn’t know they had the virus, according to a new study…
Exercise answer: Research shows it’s how often you do it, not how much
So… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? It’s a dilemma faced by many health-conscious people — and new research from Edith Cowan University…
B vitamins can potentially be used to treat advanced NAFLD
https://youtu.be/LBx3u-Pkv80 B vitamins can potentially be used to treat advanced NAFLD "Our findings are both exciting and important because they suggest that a relatively inexpensive therapy, vitamin B12 and folic…
Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from…
Elucidating the molecular targets of “eicosapentaenoic acid”: A natural remedy for chronic pain
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an essential nutrient belonging to the omega-3 group of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). As the human body cannot synthesize PUFAs, dietary supplements containing EPA are required…
“Astonishing” effects of grapes, “remarkable” potential for health benefits
Fresno, CA – Recent studies released by Dr. John Pezzuto and his team from Western New England University show “astonishing” effects of grape consumption and “remarkable” impacts on health and…
New test may predict COVID-19 immunity
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Most people in the United States have some degree of immune protection against Covid-19, either from vaccination, infection, or a combination of the two. But, just how…
Which leisure activities are linked to lower risk of dementia?
MINNEAPOLIS – Leisure activities, such as reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new meta-analysis published…
Vitamin B6 could reduce anxiety and depression
https://youtu.be/tHU04i1U3vw Vitamin B6 could reduce anxiety and depression Trial participants reported feeling less anxious or depressed after taking high doses of Vitamin B6 for a month. The trial provides evidence…
Down on Vitamin D? It could be the cause of chronic inflammation
Inflammation is an essential part of the body's healing process. But when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and…
B vitamins can potentially be used to treat advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Duke-NUS
SINGAPORE, 5 August 2022 – Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease—and it turns out that vitamin…
Examining SARS-CoV-2 in-class transmission at a large urban university with public health mandates “masking and vaccine protocols in-place was negligible.”
About The Study: The results of this study of 140,000 class meetings suggest that in-class transmission of SAR-CoV-2 in an urban university with masking and vaccine protocols in-place was negligible.…
NUS study: Black cardamom effective against lung cancer cells
The main challenges associated with existing lung cancer drugs are severe side effects and drug resistance. There is hence a constant need to explore new molecules for improving the survival…
Diets higher in calcium and potassium may help prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones, Mayo Clinic study finds
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of…
Small daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help to stave off bone thinning
A small (57 g) daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help to stave off bone thinning (osteopenia/osteoporosis) without boosting harmful low density cholesterol, suggest the results of a small comparative…
Primary care doctors would need more than 24 hours/day to provide recommended care
Following national recommendation guidelines for preventive, chronic disease and acute care would take a primary care physician 26.7 hours per day to see an average number of patients, a new…
Vitamin K prevents cell death: a new function for a long-known molecule
Vitamin K is well-known for its blood clotting and bone building properties but today a new study published in Nature reports on a novel function for vitamin K. The researchers discovered that…
Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound, awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle
A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair. In damaged muscle, stem cells must work together with immune cells to complete…
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