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Nearly three-quarters of the United States population receives drinking water that contains fluoride, a practice that began in 1945 to help prevent tooth decay. But recent studies suggest that fluoride exposure can cause harm to a fetus if consumed during pregnancy, a critical period for brain development. A new study, led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, analyzed more than 220 mother-child pairs, collecting data on fluoride levels during pregnancy and child behavior at age three. The researchers found that a 0.68 milligram per liter increase […]
Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women are linked to increased odds of their children exhibiting neurobehavioral problems at age 3, according to a new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher. The findings, based on an analysis involving 229 mother-child pairs living in a U.S. community with typical fluoride exposure levels for pregnant women in fluoridated regions in North America, appear May 20 in the journal JAMA Network Open. It is believed to be the first U.S.-based study to examine associations of prenatal fluoride exposure with parent-reported child neurobehavioral issues, which include symptoms of […]
Study finds that altered states of consciousness associated with yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and other practices are common, and mostly positive or even transformative, but that for some people, they can be linked to suffering.Peer-Reviewed Publication MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON–Yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and other practices are gaining in popularity due to their potential to improve health and well-being. The effects of these practices are mostly positive and occasionally transformational, yet they are known to sometimes be associated with challenging altered states of consciousness. New research by a team including investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass […]
A new study from the University of Cincinnati suggests strawberries might be more than just a delicious treat. Researchers gave overweight middle-aged adults a daily powder supplement with the equivalent of one cup of strawberries. After 12 weeks, those on the strawberry powder showed improvements in memory and reduced symptoms of depression. Scientists believe this might be due to the anti-inflammatory properties of anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant found in strawberries. This is exciting preliminary research, but further studies with larger groups and longer durations are needed to confirm these findings. #Strawberry #BrainHealth #MemoryBoost Krikorian, R., Shidler, M. D., & […]
New research led by Flinders University and international experts is expanding understanding of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (known as VITT). At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021,VITT emerged as a new disease following adenovirus vector-based vaccines – notably the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. VITT was found to be caused by an unusually dangerous blood autoantibody directed against a protein termed platelet factor 4 (or PF4). In separate research in 2023, researchers from Canada, North America, Germany and Italy described a virtually identical disorder with the same PF4 antibody that was fatal in some cases after natural adenovirus (common cold) […]
After the first Omicron wave, research shows that many of the risks of Covid infection changed Before February 2022, always wearing face masks and being retired were associated with reduced risk, but not after Overseas travel was not associated with increased risk prior to February 2022, but then became a significant risk Peer reviewed – meta-regression- humans New research from the University of East Anglia has found that wearing face masks did not lower the risk of Covid infection following the initial surge of the Omicron variant. The analysis of official data found that several risk factors for infection altered […]
Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil, according to new research by UC San Francisco. A study of more than 2,000 men with localized prostate cancer found that eating a primarily plant-based diet was associated with a 47% lower risk that their cancer would progress, compared with those who consumed the most animal products. This amounted to eating just one or two more servings per day of healthy foods, particularly vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, while eating fewer animal products, like dairy and meat. The […]
BOSTON – (May 13, 2024) Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of hospitalizations and deaths around the world, affecting more than five million people each year. Predicting outcomes following a brain injury can be challenging, yet families are asked to make decisions about continuing or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment within days of injury. In a new study, Mass General Brigham investigators analyzed potential clinical outcomes for TBI patients enrolled in the Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in TBI (TRACK-TBI) study for whom life support was withdrawn. The investigators found that some patients for whom life support was withdrawn may […]
Researchers discovered a compound called Cnicin from the blessed thistle plant that shows promise in promoting nerve regeneration. In animal models, Cnicin significantly improved motor function and nerve cell growth compared to controls. Notably, it can be taken orally, unlike other similar treatments, making it a potentially convenient option for future nerve damage therapies #NerveRegeneration #BlessedThistle #Cnicin Gobrecht, P., Gebel, J., Leibinger, M., Zeitler, C., Chen, Z., Gründemann, D., & Fischer, D. (2024). Cnicin promotes functional nerve regeneration. Phytomedicine, 155641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2024… nerve damage, nerve injury, nerve repair, nerve healing, neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, nerve regeneration, blessed thistle, Cnicin, natural nerve treatment, […]
This study investigated a novel strategy to improve deadlift performance: carbohydrate mouth rinsing (CMR). Participants performed Romanian deadlifts after either CMR with a maltodextrin solution or a placebo rinse. Researchers observed significant improvements in eccentric peak power, average force, peak speed, and total work during CMR trials. This suggests CMR might enhance motor performance through brain stimulation triggered by carbohydrate receptors in the mouth. The video will delve deeper into the study’s design, explore potential mechanisms, and discuss the implications for resistance training routines. #CarbohydrateMouthRinse #DeadliftPerformance #ResistanceTraining Yang, T., Shiu, Y., Chen, C., Yu, S., Hsu, Y., & Chiu, C. […]
Québec, April 30, 2024 – Cranberry extracts appear to improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study of Université Laval and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) reported beneficial effects after only four days of use. Cranberries and berries are associated with multiple health benefits, mainly attributed to their high content of polyphenols, in the form of tannins. They also contain high concentrations of oligosaccharides, small fibres that are thought to contribute to their bioactivity. The research team, led by Yves Desjardins, professor at the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, showed […]
Philadelphia, April 30, 2024 – A genetic propensity to higher circulating levels of lipids containing arachidonic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, has been found to be linked with a lower risk for bipolar disorder, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier. This new evidence paves the way for potential lifestyle or dietary interventions. Bipolar disorder is a debilitating mood disorder characterized by recurring episodes of mania and depression. Although its etiology is still unclear, previous studies have shown that bipolar disease is highly heritable. The findings of this study indicate a link between bipolar […]
A giant study from Monash University followed over 86,000 people to see how light exposure impacted their mental health. Participants shared their sleep habits, how much light they saw during the day and night, and any mental health diagnoses they had. The big finding? People exposed to more light at night seemed more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. But that’s not all! People who got plenty of daytime sunshine were less likely to struggle with these conditions. This suggests a simple yet powerful way to support your mental well-being: embrace the sunshine during the day […]
Francis Crick Institute press release Under strict embargo: 19:00 BST Thursday 25 April 2024 Peer reviewed Experimental study Animals and people Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Aalborg University in Denmark, have found that vitamin D encourages the growth of a type of gut bacteria in mice which improves immunity to cancer. Reported today in Science, the researchers found that mice given a diet rich in vitamin D had better immune resistance to experimentally transplanted cancers and improved responses to immunotherapy treatment. This effect was also seen […]
Anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (Anti-NMDA) receptor encephalitis is an acuteautoimmune disorder that develops both neurological symptoms and psychiatricsymptoms, including hallucination, cognitive disturbance, epilepsy, movementdisorder, and impaired consciousness. This disease may be misdiagnosed at the earlystage as a psychosis disease because of primary psychiatric symptoms. Themisdiagnosis may delay appropriate therapeutic intervention. Most patients withanti-NMDA receptor encephalitis respond to immunotherapy [1, 2].The pathology of this disease is an autoimmunity reaction that anti-NMDAantibodies attack patients’ brains. Tumors might induce anti-NMDA receptorimmune responses due to cross-reactivity with NMDA receptors in teratomascontaining brain cells. Ovarian teratomas could trigger anti-NMDA receptorencephalitis, and other tumors including neuroendocrine tumors, mediastinalteratomas, testicular […]
Struggling with ulcerative colitis flare-ups? This video explores a new study on Indigo Naturalis, a plant-based supplement. Researchers followed patients who achieved remission with Indigo Naturalis and found it very effective in preventing future flare-ups. Even those who relapsed after stopping the supplement saw success when restarting it. This is promising news, but remember, it’s one study. Talk to your doctor before trying anything new. #NaturalTreatment #UlcerativeColitis #IndigoNaturalis Matsuno, Y., Umeno, J., Hirano, A., Fuyuno, Y., Nagasue, T., Fujioka, S., Kawasaki, K., Moriyama, T., & Torisu, T. (2024). MAINTENANCE EFFICACY OF ORAL INDIGO NATURALIS FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: A SINGLE-CENTER, OPEN-LABEL, […]
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a plant in the family Asteraceae and also grows in our climate. For centuries, it has been used as a medicinal herb as an extract or tea, e.g. to aid the digestive system. Researchers at the Center for Pharmacology of University Hospital Cologne and at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cologne have now found a completely novel use for Cnicin under the direction of Dr Philipp Gobrecht and Professor Dr Dietmar Fischer. Animal models as well as human cells have shown that Cnicin significantly accelerates axon (nerve fibres) growth. The study ‘Cnicin […]
Previous studies have questioned whether gut microbe imbalances and vitamin D deficiency may be linked to schizophrenia. New research published in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports now indicates that taking probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with the disease. For the study, 70 adults with schizophrenia were randomized to take a placebo or probiotic supplements plus 400 IU vitamin D daily for 12 weeks. Severity of the disease and cognitive function were evaluated by tests called the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and the 30-point Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), respectively. A total of 69 patients completed the study. The […]
Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia who followed the trajectory of 30,000 people over almost 8 years. Using wearable device data to categorise participant’s physical activity by morning, afternoon or evening, the researchers uncovered that those who did the majority of their aerobic moderate to vigorous physical activity– the kind that raises our heartrate and gets us out of breath– between 6pm and midnight had the lowest risk of premature death and death from cardiovascular […]
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