Gossypetin found in hibiscus may beat Alzheimer’s disease
A Cup of ruby red hibiscus tea not only warms the body in winter but also is known to boost the immune system, control blood pressure, and reduce body weight.…
Take probiotics alongside your prescribed antibiotics to reduce damage to your gut microbiome, says the first review of the data
Millions of antibiotics are prescribed every year. Although they can be incredibly effective at treating infections, antibiotics usually do not solely target the bacteria that is causing infection. They also…
Immune system reboot in MS patients
Every day, one person in Switzerland is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks the myelin sheath of the nerve…
Beer hops compounds could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world, with some people loving and others hating the distinct, bitter taste of the hops used to flavor…
Morning blue light treatment improves sleep in patients with PTSD
TUCSON, Arizona — People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced better sleep, a reduction in the severity of PTSD symptoms and more effective treatments after exposure to blue light therapy,…
Vitamin C may hold the key to improve efficacy of dendritic cell-derived anticancer cell therapies
Researchers from the Epigenetics and Immune Disease Lab at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute has recently shown that vitamin C improves the immunogenic properties of dendritic cells, in vitro.…
Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death
It’s the vitamin that we get from the sun, yet despite its ample availability, one in three Australian adults still suffer from mild, moderate or severe vitamin D deficiency. Now, new research from…
Dig in: Sand serves up a possible cure for obesity
Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia shows that porous silica can prevent fats and carbohydrates from being adsorbed in the…
Gel-like, radioactive tumor implant obliterates pancreatic cancer in mice: Combination of internal radiation and chemotherapy dissolves tumors in 80% of mice across multiple models — ScienceDaily
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated the most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer ever recorded in mouse models. While most mouse trials consider simply halting growth a success, the…
Snacking on almonds boosts gut health
Eating a handful of almonds a day significantly increases the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that promotes gut health. A team of researchers from King’s College London investigated…
Study shows certain foods reduce hot flashes associated with menopause by 88%
WASHINGTON—A new study, published by the North American Menopause Society in the journal Menopause, found that a diet intervention is about as effective (88%) as hormone replacement therapy (70%-90%) for reducing menopausal hot flashes,…
Inflammation adversely affects bone health, dietary intervention with prunes may counteract
A pair of Pennsylvania State University studies indicate that while inflammation has a negative effect on bone health, dietary intervention with prunes may ultimately help prevent bone loss and preserve…
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