VSL #3 probiotic combination may prove effective at reducing flatulence in patients with IBS and associated bloating.Read More
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Previous studies suggest that early puberty may be linked to obesity or environmental toxins that interfere with sexual development. Now research reports that more American girls are entering puberty at age 7. Furthermore, girls with higher BMIs (body mass index) were more likely to hit puberty. This could have important health implications since early puberty may increase the risk of breast cancer and heart disease in adulthood. The study, published in Pediatrics, investigated the maturation status...Read More
Omega 3 essential fatty acids are found in flax seeds, green leafy vegetables, walnuts, and fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines. Omega 3s found in fish consist of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega 3s found in plants consist of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), which requires conversion into EPA and DHA. Now research reports that fish omega 3s may help prevent age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) in...Read More
Obesity is associated with low blood levels or bioavailability of vitamins and minerals. Now research reports that multivitamin and mineral supplementation may promote fat burning and weight loss in obese people. The study's multivitamin and mineral supplement contained vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E and K1, biotin, folic acid, calcium, phosphorous, chloride, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, iodine, chromium, molybdenum, selenium, nickel, stannum, silicon and vanadium. This vitamins and minerals...Read More
Although the U.S. spends the most on health care globally, the U.S. death rate is higher than Western Europe and lower income countries like Peru, Chile and Albania. Research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reports that adult death rates are lowest in Cyprus and Iceland. The most comprehensive study of global mortality to date suggests a widening spread between the highest and lowest premature death rates. The study, published in The Lancet,...Read More
Omega 3 essential fatty acids found in fish consist of biologically active EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega 3s have been shown to reduce inflammation and decrease the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Omega 3 DHA is found in spermatozoa membranes. Now research reports that omega 3 DHA supplementation may improve male fertility. The study, published in the Journal of Lipid Research, investigated the effects of DHA supplementation in lab mice....Read More
Researchers have presumed that long-term meditation training was needed to achieve beneficial health effects. Now for the first time research reports that even brief meditation training can reduce pain perception. This positive effect occurred after only three days of mindfulness meditation training for 20 minutes each day. Mindfulness meditation is the non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and actions in the present moment. The study, published in The Journal of Pain, examined the effects of mindfulness meditation...Read More
Previous research suggests that calorie restriction may increase longevity and lower the risk of age-related diseases including atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Cell senescence, the stage in which a cell can no longer replicate, is a major cause of aging. Now research reports that calorie restriction may reduce cell senescence and protect telomeres. Telomeres, located at the tips of DNA chromosomes, are considered biological markers of cell aging. The study, presented at the British Society...Read More
Modified citrus pectin (MCP) is derived from the pith of citrus fruit peels. Previous studies suggest that MCP contains potent galactosyl polysaccharides that bind to cancer cells. Now research reports that MCP may help treat and prevent prostate cancer by blocking cancer cell proliferation. This discovery may help create future MCP therapies to prevent and treat prostate cancer. The study, published in Integrative Cancer Therapies, iinvestigated the effect of MCP on cultured human and mouse...Read More
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of age-related permanent vision loss. The macula, a small area of the eye's retina, deteriorates in AMD, causing blindness. There is no cure for AMD and treatments have limited effectiveness. Now research reports that a combination of a low glycemic diet and protective nutrients may help prevent eye problems such as AMD. The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates according to the effect they have on blood sugar...Read More
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that has no cure. The symptoms include tremors, a shuffling walk, muscle stiffness, stooped posture, and a mask-like, expressionless face. Now research reports that low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Vitamin D is made by the skin on exposure to sunlight. This discovery may help create future therapies to prevent Parkinson's. The study, published in Archives of Neurology, examined whether vitamin D...Read More
Researchers investigated a possible association between bone mineral density and antioxidant and mineral status in the Women's Health Initiative Study.Read More
Previous studies suggest that early puberty may be linked to obesity or environmental toxins that interfere with sexual development. Now research reports that more American girls are entering puberty at age 7. Furthermore, girls with higher BMIs (body mass index) were more likely to hit puberty. This could have important health implications since early puberty may increase the risk of breast cancer and heart disease in adulthood. The study, published in Pediatrics, investigated the maturation status...Read More
Omega 3 essential fatty acids are found in flax seeds, green leafy vegetables, walnuts, and fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines. Omega 3s found in fish consist of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega 3s found in plants consist of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), which requires conversion into EPA and DHA. Now research reports that fish omega 3s may help prevent age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) in...Read More
A study from Tufts University in Boston Massachusetts investigated the relationship between serum levels of Vitamin D (25[OH] D) and inflammation of the gingival.Read More
Various clinical studies have snown that abnormal colorectal cell proliferation (colorectal polyps) can predispose one to cancer development. Due to this research, current trials have focused on treatments that can decrease cell proliferation in the large intestine.Read More
Obesity is associated with low blood levels or bioavailability of vitamins and minerals. Now research reports that multivitamin and mineral supplementation may promote fat burning and weight loss in obese people. The study's multivitamin and mineral supplement contained vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E and K1, biotin, folic acid, calcium, phosphorous, chloride, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, iodine, chromium, molybdenum, selenium, nickel, stannum, silicon and vanadium. This vitamins and minerals...Read More
A study from Hong Kong at the Queen Mary Hospital investigated the effects of Ganoderma lucidum on hemostasis, as concern had been raised that cancer patients taking Reishi for its anti-cancer and immune stimulating effects may be at increased risk for hemorrhage during or after surgery.Read More
Although the U.S. spends the most on health care globally, the U.S. death rate is higher than Western Europe and lower income countries like Peru, Chile and Albania. Research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation reports that adult death rates are lowest in Cyprus and Iceland. The most comprehensive study of global mortality to date suggests a widening spread between the highest and lowest premature death rates. The study, published in The Lancet,...Read More
Published in the August issue of Annals of Surgery, an investigative study assessed the efficacy of folinic acid or interferon alpha to modulate the toxicity of 5-flourouracil and levamisole for 12 months. Folinic acid is the active form of folate.Read More
Omega 3 essential fatty acids found in fish consist of biologically active EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega 3s have been shown to reduce inflammation and decrease the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Omega 3 DHA is found in spermatozoa membranes. Now research reports that omega 3 DHA supplementation may improve male fertility. The study, published in the Journal of Lipid Research, investigated the effects of DHA supplementation in lab mice....Read More
Researchers have presumed that long-term meditation training was needed to achieve beneficial health effects. Now for the first time research reports that even brief meditation training can reduce pain perception. This positive effect occurred after only three days of mindfulness meditation training for 20 minutes each day. Mindfulness meditation is the non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and actions in the present moment. The study, published in The Journal of Pain, examined the effects of mindfulness meditation...Read More
Previous research has shown that calcium supplementation alone, and with Vitamin D, can improve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in July investigated the effect, if any, of Vitamin D3 supplementation in African American postmenopausal women who are receiving adequate calcium.Read More
Previous research suggests that calorie restriction may increase longevity and lower the risk of age-related diseases including atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Cell senescence, the stage in which a cell can no longer replicate, is a major cause of aging. Now research reports that calorie restriction may reduce cell senescence and protect telomeres. Telomeres, located at the tips of DNA chromosomes, are considered biological markers of cell aging. The study, presented at the British Society...Read More
An investigative case-controlled study was published in Pediatrics in August 2005 that examined the effect that maternal smoking has on behavioral development and the incidence of hyperkinetic disorders. Read More
Modified citrus pectin (MCP) is derived from the pith of citrus fruit peels. Previous studies suggest that MCP contains potent galactosyl polysaccharides that bind to cancer cells. Now research reports that MCP may help treat and prevent prostate cancer by blocking cancer cell proliferation. This discovery may help create future MCP therapies to prevent and treat prostate cancer. The study, published in Integrative Cancer Therapies, iinvestigated the effect of MCP on cultured human and mouse...Read More
Pediatrics published a study in August that examined the differences in lipid status among adolescent children attending a weight management clinic that were normotensive or hypertensive.Read More
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of age-related permanent vision loss. The macula, a small area of the eye's retina, deteriorates in AMD, causing blindness. There is no cure for AMD and treatments have limited effectiveness. Now research reports that a combination of a low glycemic diet and protective nutrients may help prevent eye problems such as AMD. The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates according to the effect they have on blood sugar...Read More
A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics in August compared the outcomes of preterm infants given mothers milk to those given donor milk or preterm formula.Read More
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that has no cure. The symptoms include tremors, a shuffling walk, muscle stiffness, stooped posture, and a mask-like, expressionless face. Now research reports that low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Vitamin D is made by the skin on exposure to sunlight. This discovery may help create future therapies to prevent Parkinson's. The study, published in Archives of Neurology, examined whether vitamin D...Read More
