Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a bile acid, is a powerful antioxidant. Hepatogastroenterology published a study in July 2005 that documented the additive effects of a triple therapy of interferon, ribavirin, and UDCA.Read More
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For years researchers have been working to create an "invisible condom" for women to prevent HIV infection. Now research reports a scientific breakthrough with a vaginal gel that helps prevent HIV and herpes infections in women. The vaginal microbicide gel contains 1% tenofovir, an antiretroviral drug used in HIV treatment. Researchers estimate that the gel can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 40 percent, preventing millions of new HIV infections worldwide. The ...Read More
High fructose corn syrup is used to sweeten thousands of processed foods and drinks like soft drinks, fruit drinks and bread. Previous studies have linked high levels of fructose to the obesity epidemic. Now research reports that a childhood diet high in fructose may increase dangerous abdominal fat. Abdominal obesity is linked with increased heart disease and diabetes risk. Belly fat is less able to respond to insulin if exposed to fructose. The study, presented...Read More
Green tea and red wine contain potent polyphenol antioxidant compounds. Previous studies suggest that polyphenols may have powerful anti-cancer benefits. Now research reports that a combination of red wine and green tea antioxidants inhibit a cell signaling pathway that is essential for prostate cancer growth. This discovery may help create future drug therapies to prevent and treat prostate cancer. The study, published in FASEB Journal, investigated the effect of green tea and red wine polyphenols...Read More
Dark chocolate is rich in flavanol antioxidants that may contribute to heart health and boost immunity. Previous studies suggest that eating one small square of dark chocolate daily may offer optimum health benefits. Now a meta-analysis reports that eating dark chocolate can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension and prehypertension. A meta-analysis examines similar studies to reveal trends that may not be evident from just one study. The meta-analysis, published in BMC Medicine, investigated...Read More
Early puberty may be associated with obesity or exposure to artificial chemicals in food and plastic products that interfere with sexual development. Previous research suggests that early puberty may increase the risk of cancer and heart disease in adulthood. Now research reports that early puberty may be linked to more meat in children's diets. Worldwide, more girls have been reaching puberty before the age of 10. The study, published in Public Health Nutrition, investigated the...Read More
Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 neutralize harmful radicals and protect against inflammation, cancer, and age-related diseases. The essential trace mineral selenium is an important component in antioxidant enzymes. Now research reports that a combination of antioxidant vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10 (coQ10) and selenium may lower the risk for heart disease. Supplementation with these four antioxidants improved arterial health and and cholesterol levels. The study, published in Nutrition and Metabolism,...Read More
Previous studies suggest that nuts have numerous health benefits including lowering the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Now research reports that pecans may prevent muscle-nerve degeneration and promote nerve health. Muscle neuron degeneration is found in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Pecans are rich in antioxidants like vitamin E that may help protect against cell damage. The study, published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research, investigated the effects of pecans...Read More
Previous studies suggest that cola sodas may be linked to decreased bone density and increased fracture risk. Now research reports that diet cola drinks may deplete calcium and phosphorus in women. A negative calcium balance can increase the risk for decreased bone density and fracture. The small study, presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in June 2010, investigated the effect of diet cola consumption on calcium, creatinine and phosphorus levels. Researchers at...Read More
Sarcopenia is muscle loss often found in obese or older adults. Now research reports that low muscle mass is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The researchers suggest that sarcopenia may have negative effects on glucose (sugar) metabolism and increases insulin resistance. They conclude that good muscle mass and healthy diet are important components to prevent diabetes. The study, published in PLoS ONE, investigated whether sarcopenia is associated with diabetes risk in...Read More
For the past three decades, studies have shown that thyroid cancer rates are increasing about 6% a year. Thyroid cancer is the fastest growing form of cancer in the US. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, is known to be sensitive to radiation. Now research reports that increased thyroid cancer risk may be linked to repeated dental x-rays exposure. The researchers recommend further studies to determine radiation doses and number of exposures associated with...Read More
Omega 3 fatty acids including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) have been investigated as a possible treatment for mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia. In June the Journal of Clinical Psychology published the results of a small open label study testing the efficacy of EPA for bipolar disorder.Read More
For years researchers have been working to create an "invisible condom" for women to prevent HIV infection. Now research reports a scientific breakthrough with a vaginal gel that helps prevent HIV and herpes infections in women. The vaginal microbicide gel contains 1% tenofovir, an antiretroviral drug used in HIV treatment. Researchers estimate that the gel can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 40 percent, preventing millions of new HIV infections worldwide. The ...Read More
High fructose corn syrup is used to sweeten thousands of processed foods and drinks like soft drinks, fruit drinks and bread. Previous studies have linked high levels of fructose to the obesity epidemic. Now research reports that a childhood diet high in fructose may increase dangerous abdominal fat. Abdominal obesity is linked with increased heart disease and diabetes risk. Belly fat is less able to respond to insulin if exposed to fructose. The study, presented...Read More
A study published this January in the Gynecology and Endocrinology journal investigated the usefulness of a 24-hour urinary calcium.Read More
Green tea and red wine contain potent polyphenol antioxidant compounds. Previous studies suggest that polyphenols may have powerful anti-cancer benefits. Now research reports that a combination of red wine and green tea antioxidants inhibit a cell signaling pathway that is essential for prostate cancer growth. This discovery may help create future drug therapies to prevent and treat prostate cancer. The study, published in FASEB Journal, investigated the effect of green tea and red wine polyphenols...Read More
Gynecology and Endocrinology published an article earlier this year that gives evidence of the usefulness of Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) for treating climacteric complaints of menopause.Read More
A study published in the Journal Aging and Clinical Experimentation and Research in April 2005 investigated the effects of Vitamin D and calcium supplementation on Danish women at risk for Vitamin D deficiency.Read More
A study published in the July issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the growth of infants with cow's milk allergy compared to infants without the allergy. Read More
Dark chocolate is rich in flavanol antioxidants that may contribute to heart health and boost immunity. Previous studies suggest that eating one small square of dark chocolate daily may offer optimum health benefits. Now a meta-analysis reports that eating dark chocolate can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension and prehypertension. A meta-analysis examines similar studies to reveal trends that may not be evident from just one study. The meta-analysis, published in BMC Medicine, investigated...Read More
The Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a follow-up study on women who supplemented with DHA for 4 months after delivery while breastfeeding. Infants were tested at 4, 8, 12, and 30 months for brain and visual development and were compared to infants whose mothers did not supplement with DHA.Read More
Early puberty may be associated with obesity or exposure to artificial chemicals in food and plastic products that interfere with sexual development. Previous research suggests that early puberty may increase the risk of cancer and heart disease in adulthood. Now research reports that early puberty may be linked to more meat in children's diets. Worldwide, more girls have been reaching puberty before the age of 10. The study, published in Public Health Nutrition, investigated the...Read More
Recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology investigated if 9-cis-retinoic acid has any effect on the IGF axis and if this could in fact be the mechanism of its chemopreventative effects against lung cancer.Read More
Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E and coenzyme Q10 neutralize harmful radicals and protect against inflammation, cancer, and age-related diseases. The essential trace mineral selenium is an important component in antioxidant enzymes. Now research reports that a combination of antioxidant vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10 (coQ10) and selenium may lower the risk for heart disease. Supplementation with these four antioxidants improved arterial health and and cholesterol levels. The study, published in Nutrition and Metabolism,...Read More
Previous studies suggest that nuts have numerous health benefits including lowering the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Now research reports that pecans may prevent muscle-nerve degeneration and promote nerve health. Muscle neuron degeneration is found in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Pecans are rich in antioxidants like vitamin E that may help protect against cell damage. The study, published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research, investigated the effects of pecans...Read More
Previous studies suggest that cola sodas may be linked to decreased bone density and increased fracture risk. Now research reports that diet cola drinks may deplete calcium and phosphorus in women. A negative calcium balance can increase the risk for decreased bone density and fracture. The small study, presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in June 2010, investigated the effect of diet cola consumption on calcium, creatinine and phosphorus levels. Researchers at...Read More
A study published in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association in February 2005 evaluated the safety and efficacy of Prostina for treating BPH.Read More
Sarcopenia is muscle loss often found in obese or older adults. Now research reports that low muscle mass is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The researchers suggest that sarcopenia may have negative effects on glucose (sugar) metabolism and increases insulin resistance. They conclude that good muscle mass and healthy diet are important components to prevent diabetes. The study, published in PLoS ONE, investigated whether sarcopenia is associated with diabetes risk in...Read More
Researchers at Harvard investigated the relationship between melatonin and breast cancer risk using a cohort of the Nurse's Health Study. The Journal of National Cancer Institute published the study in July of this 2005.Read More
For the past three decades, studies have shown that thyroid cancer rates are increasing about 6% a year. Thyroid cancer is the fastest growing form of cancer in the US. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, is known to be sensitive to radiation. Now research reports that increased thyroid cancer risk may be linked to repeated dental x-rays exposure. The researchers recommend further studies to determine radiation doses and number of exposures associated with...Read More
