Two out of three corporate frauds go undetected, research finds
Toronto - To professor Alexander Dyck, corporate fraud is like an iceberg: a small number is visible, but much more lurks below the surface. How much more, he wondered? And,…
Creatine new findings for Kidney, Liver and Muscle EPISODE 1123 FEB 23
https://youtu.be/JP2prhjDl4w Creatine Supplementation to Improve Sarcopenia in Chronic Liver Disease: Facts and Perspectives “In this review article, we aimed to summarize the current evidence for creatine supplementation in advanced chronic…
Troubling discovery
Physicians routinely prescribe an infusion containing gadolinium to enhance MRI scans, but there is evidence that nanoparticles of the toxic rare earth metal infiltrate kidney cells, sometimes triggering severe side…
Your first COVID-19 vaccination ‘hurts’ subsequent boosters
CHICAGO ---The original vaccinations for COVID-19 induce potent antibodies that protect against SARS-CoV-2. But a new Northwestern Medicine study shows the antibodies generated by those prior vaccinations or infections can…
High drug prices are not justified by industry’s research and development spending, argue experts
High drug prices are not justified by industry’s spending on research and development (R&D), argue experts in The BMJ today. Aris Angelis and colleagues point out that from 1999 to 2018, the…
Snakes can hear more than you think
A University of Queensland-led study has found that as well as ground vibrations, snakes can hear and react to airborne sound. Dr Christina Zdenek from UQ’s School of Biological Sciences, in collaboration…
Purple vegetables and tubers have antidiabetic properties
The red, purple and blue pigments in fruits, vegetables, and tubers called anthocyanins can reduce the risk of diabetes by affecting energy metabolism, gut microbiota, and inflammation. A new review…
Certain environmental pollutants increase the risk of developing COVID-19
High levels of certain chemical pollutants in the blood are associated with an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease, according to a study conducted by the Hospital del…
Leonardo da Vinci’s forgotten experiments explored gravity as a form of acceleration
Engineers from Caltech have discovered that Leonardo da Vinci’s understanding of gravity—though not wholly accurate—was centuries ahead of his time. In an article published in the journal Leonardo, the researchers draw upon…
Time of day may determine the amount of fat burned by exercise
Physical activity at the right time of the day seems able to increase fat metabolism, at least in mice. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University…
Pungent ginger compound puts immune cells on heightened alert
Ginger has a reputation for stimulating the immune system. New results from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz-LSB@TUM) now support this thesis.…
Optimizing Longevity with NAD+ Boosters Episode 1122 FEB 2023
https://youtu.be/gWtWxfjCEAY Optimizing Longevity with NAD+ Boosters Episode 1122 FEB 2023 “In this review, we focus on the decrease in nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) with age and the supplementation of NAD+…
Calorie restriction slows pace of aging in healthy adults
In a first of its kind randomized controlled trial an international team of researchers led by the Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health…
Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute said the team…
β-damascone: Aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator
Dendritic cells (DCs) are important players of the immune system with important functions such as the identification of infectious pathogens, production of cytokines (chemical signalers of the immune system), presentation…
Extracts from two wild plants inhibit COVID-19 virus, study finds
Two common wild plants contain extracts that inhibit the ability of the virus that causes COVID-19 to infect living cells, an Emory University study finds. Scientific Reports published the results…
Remote dietary intervention feasible, may reduce chronic fatigue for lymphoma survivors
Intentional modifications to diet are being investigated as a strategy to reduce chronic cancer-related fatigue, according to new data published today in the journal Nutrition & Cancer by researchers with The Ohio State…
Fluoride exposure associated with hypothyroidism in pregnancy, York study finds
TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2023 – New research out of York University found that fluoride exposure via drinking water may increase the risk of hypothyroidism in pregnant women. In a smaller subset of…
Harnessing good fats to relieve MS symptoms
Basic nutrition teaches that fat, when consumed in large quantities, is harmful to human health. However, the components that make up fats are complex. Good, unsaturated fats, or lipids, can…
Licorice leaf extract is a promising plant protectant for conventional and organic agriculture
Pesticides have proven effective in protecting crop yield against plant pathogens, but the environmental detriment to nontarget organisms has prompted a tug-of-war between organic and conventional agriculture practices. This poses…
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