Public Release: 18-Apr-2017 Study shows link between zinc levels and cardiac health Technical University of Munich (TUM) In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also […]
Fibrosis reversed when ‘don’t eat me’ signal blocked, Stanford study finds
Public Release: 17-Apr-2017 Stanford University Medical Center Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a pathway that, when mutated, drives fibrosis in many organs of the body. […]
Vanderbilt-led study shows high-salt diet decreases thirst, increases hunger
Public Release: 17-Apr-2017 Vanderbilt University Medical Center IMAGE: Jens Titze, M.D., associate professor of Medicine and of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Credit: Photo courtesy of […]
Magnesium could prevent fractures by 44%
We briefly review the study “Low serum magnesium levels are associated with increased risk of fractures: a long-term prospective cohort study” in regard to decreasing bone fracture risk by 44%. Citation: Low […]
Melatonin may protect the small intestine from oral radiation treatment in rats
Public Release: 12-Apr-2017 Gut toxicity can limit the use of radiotherapy in cancer patients PLOS IMAGE: The molecular pathway involved in small intestine damage induced by external radiation, which is […]
Proof that magnesium could prevent fractures
Public Release: 12-Apr-2017 University of Bristol Magnesium could hold the key to preventing one of the most preventable causes of disability in middle-aged to elderly people, according to new research led by […]
Vitamin B diminishes effects of air pollution-induced cardiovascular disease
Public Release: 12-Apr-2017 Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health April 12, 2017 — B vitamins can mitigate the impact of fine particle pollution on cardiovascular disease, according to new […]
Stevia helps control blood sugar levels even in the presence of antibiotics
We review the recent research ” Researchers unravel how stevia controls blood sugar levels ” in addition to how stevia can still help maintain blood glucose control with a disrupted microbiome Citation” […]
KU Leuven researchers unravel how stevia controls blood sugar levels
Public Release: 11-Apr-2017 KU Leuven What makes stevia taste so extremely sweet? And how does the sweetener keep our blood sugar level under control? Researchers at KU Leuven (University of […]
Intestinal bacteria may protect against diabetes
Public Release: 11-Apr-2017 University of Eastern Finland A high concentration of indolepropionic acid in the serum protects against type 2 diabetes, shows a new study from the University of Eastern […]
Metabolic mechanism identified for R-LA induced cell death in liver cancer cells
Public Release: 11-Apr-2017 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News IMAGE: Journal of Medicinal Food publishes original scientific research on the bioactive substances of functional and medicinal foods, nutraceuticals, herbal substances, and […]
Cellular Aging Reversed
We review the ground breaking study ” Reversing aging now possible! “. Were researchers we able to actually restore cell division to a healthy state. * Chemical screening identifies ATM as a […]
Seemingly innocuous virus can trigger celiac disease
Public Release: 6-Apr-2017 Infection with common reoviruses can trigger the immune system response to gluten, further implicating viruses in the development of autoimmune disorder University of Chicago Medical Center Infection with […]
Pet exposure may reduce allergy and obesity
Public Release: 6-Apr-2017 UAlberta research shows having a dog early in life may alter gut bacteria in immune-boosting ways. University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Caption Researchers Hein Min […]
As kids’ weight climbs, power of healthy fat supplements drops
Public Release: 5-Apr-2017 Study highlights need to consider weight-based dosing recommendations, researchers say Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – Body weight plays a significant role in how much benefit children may […]
Overactive bladder drug linked with increased risk of depression
Wiley A recent study found that women with overactive bladder who received antimuscarinics were 38% more likely to be diagnosed with depressive disorder within the next 3 years than those who […]
