Social Media Use Associated with Disordered Eating in Young Adolescents
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that social media use is associated with an increase in disordered eating thoughts and behaviors for both girls and boys.
Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study validates the association between weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus remission.
Ginger Treatment for Acute Migraine Headache
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The addition of ginger to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be beneficial as an adjunct treatment for migraine.
Stevia Extract Lowers Appetite Sensation without Increasing Food Intake
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that short-term intake of stevia lowered postprandial glucose levels compared to sugar and had no effect on appetite and food intake.
Beta-caryophyllene Enhances Wound Healing
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that beta-caryophyllene, a chemical compound found in essential oils, has the ability along with the synergistic impact of multiple pathways to improve wound healing.
Low-Frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields May Improve Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Low‑frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields support functional recovery following spinal cord injury by potentially modulating inflammation, oxidative stress and heat shock protein levels.
Amla (Emblica Officinalis) Supplementation Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Amla extract significantly reduced lipid profiles in study participants with dyslipidemia.
Propolis and Cranberry Treatment Reduce Antibiotic Use in Urinary Tract Infections
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study confirms that a combination of cranberry and propolis contributed to a decrease in antibiotic consumption in women with recurrent cystitis.
Bulimia Nervosa May Be Associated with Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that bulimia nervosa may be associated with the long-term risk of any cardiovascular disease, as well as with death among women.
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Increases Risk of Injury from Falls or Syncope
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study reveals that among treated hypertensive patients, both minimum and mean systolic blood pressures of less than 110 mmHg were associated with serious falls and syncope.
