Previous case-control studies suggest that diets high in soy foods rich in isoflavones may reduce the risk of lung cancer. Now for the first time a large prospective cohort study reports that soy isoflavone intake may reduce the risk of lung cancer. A prospective cohort study follows a group of similar individuals ('cohort') who differ with respect to certain characteristics and compares them for a particular outcome. The prospective study, published in the American Journal...Read More
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Previous case-control studies suggest that diets high in soy foods rich in isoflavones may reduce the risk of lung cancer. Now for the first time a large prospective cohort study reports that soy isoflavone intake may reduce the risk of lung cancer. A prospective cohort study follows a group of similar individuals ('cohort') who differ with respect to certain characteristics and compares them for a particular outcome. The prospective study, published in the American Journal...Read More
In 1985 the federal government criminalized the psychotherapy drug MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymeth amphetamine). MDMA is used recreationally under the street name ecstasy. However, the FDA has recently sanctioned research investigating the therapeutic benefits of MDMA. Now, in the first completed clinical study since 1985, research reports that MDMA may relieve post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder that may occur after exposure to a traumatic event such as a natural calamity, military combat,...Read More
A recent study from India focused on current methods to correct iron deficiency anemia in women age 14-18. The study was published in the October issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Read More
A cohort study within the Women's Health Study examined the relationship (if any) between essential fatty acids and dry eye syndrome. The results of the study were published in the October issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005).Read More
Previous studies suggest that oxidative stress (free radical cell damage) is a major factor involved in eye diseases such as cataract and glaucoma. Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E and carotenes neutralize oxidative stress and protect against inflammation and chronic disease. Now research reports that low vitamin C levels are linked with normal-tension glaucoma. Normal-tension glaucoma results from optic nerve damage although the intraocular pressure is normal. The authors suggest that vitamin C may protect...Read More
Human embryonic stem cell technology has the therapeutic potential to replace dysfunctional human cells and tissues. However, this has been controversial because the cells are obtained from human embryos. Now research reports that Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell technology may reverse developmental aging in adult human cells without the use of human embryos. This discovery may help create future anti-aging therapies. The study, published in Regenerative Medicine, investigated whether transcriptional reprograming can reverse developmental aging...Read More
The Peruvian plant maca (Lepidium meyenii) was used by the ancient Incans to increase libido and improve stamina. Maca has been found to have favorable antioxidant, antimicrobial and sexual function effects. Now research reports that maca can help relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, low sex drive and night sweats. This discovery may provide a hormone-free alternative for managing menopause symptoms. The study, published in the International Journal of Biomedical Science, investigated the effect of...Read More
Little is known about the use of cranberry in children. Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina hypothesized that children with rUTI or any renal disease may be high users of cranberry for their conditions due to parent administration.Read More
Researchers in Japan conducted a pilot study with Vitamin D3 in 5 individuals with the hyperkeratotic form of palmoplantar eczema.Read More
Researchers at the VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York conducted a study to determine the effect of two Vitamin D therapy protocols on Vitamin D levels in a small cohort of patients with chronic spinal cord injury.Read More
A long term study documenting the effects of prebiotic supplementation in adolescents was published in August 2005 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Read More
A study published in the July issue of the Journal of Nutrition tested the hypothesis that calcium phosphat (ACP) can lower cholesterol via bile acids.Read More
In 2007, the diet pill rimonabant was approved in Europe under the names Accomplia, Riobant and Slimona. At that time, rimonabant was considered "a miracle drug" for its weight loss and cholesterol- and glucose-lowering effects. But now a study on the drug has been halted and the diet pill has been pulled from the market after several suicides. The study, testing the drug's heart benefits, found that rimonabant had unacceptable neuropsychiatric effects. Rimonabant targets brain receptors that affect appetite,...Read More
Researchers at the Department of Periodontology of Guarulhos University in Brazil investigated the efficacy of clove, propolis, and sage; three supposed natural antimicrobial substances.Read More
Organophosphate pesticides are used on conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Previous studies suggests that organophosphate pesticides may be linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now research reports that children's ADHD risk may be associated with pesticide exposure before birth. This suggests that pesticides may affect a fetus' developing nervous system. The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, examined the association between pesticide exposure during pregnancy and ADHD in children. Researchers at University of California Berkeley's Center for...Read More
Researchers in Italy and the United States set out to determine the relationship between homocysteine levels and inflammatory markers independent of vitamin and nutritional status (to determine if inflammation alone could elevate homocysteine levels).Read More
Severe acne is commonly treated with a combination of oral antibiotics and topical medication. Tetracycline antibiotics are often prescribed for acne treatment. Now research reports that long-term antibiotic treatment for acne is linked with inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) occurs in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These diseases cause chronic inflammation and weakness of the gastrointestinal tract. The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, examined the association between acne antibiotic use...Read More
The Journal of Pediatrics published a study in June that examined the factors involved in bone mineral density status in adolescents with CP in cases with no known interventions in place.Read More
Previous research suggests that secondhand cigarette smoke exposure is associated with an increased risk for lung disease. This has led to a growing numer of public-health bans on smoking throughout the U.S. Now for the first time research reports that secondhand cigarette smoke exposure may alter genes in lungs. This is the first time researchers have found a biological cause for secondhand smoke hazards. The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical...Read More
Researchers at the University of Utah tested the hypothesis that creatine supplementation may improve wrist extensor strength and function in individuals with tetraplegia.Read More
