Biomarkers Link Acetaminophen Use to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Maternal acetaminophen biomarkers were specifically associated with increased risk of ADHD diagnosis in offspring.
Highly Bioavailable Curcumin Mitigates Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A novel bioavailable blend of curcuminoids in a turmeric matrix significantly improved symptoms and biomarkers of rheumatoid arthritis in participating subjects.
Boswellia Serrata Extract Helps Improve Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that Casperome® supplementation is an effective and safe alternative approach to manage symptoms associated with IBS in otherwise healthy subjects.
Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Physical Activity Guidelines
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study finds that dog ownership is associated with more recreational walking and considerably greater odds of meeting physical activity guidelines.
A Comparison of Mortality between Professional American Football and Baseball Players
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that National Football League (NFL) players had a higher rate of mortality than Major League Baseball (MLB) players; this may be associated with aspects of playing in professional American-style football.
Sunshine Exposure Modulates the Human Intestinal Microbiome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Narrow Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) light increases serum vitamin D levels and modulated the human intestinal microbiome in participants with insufficient vitamin D levels who were not supplementing with Vitamin D.
Lower Plasma Amyloid-Beta Levels Associated with Risk of Dementia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study provides evidence that lower plasma Aβ levels, specifically Aβ1–38 and Aβ1–42, are associated with an increased risk of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease.
Spirulina Supplementation Combined with Physical Exercise Improves Dyslipidemia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Spirulina maxima supplementation enhances the hypolipidemic effect of a systematic PEP in men with excess body weight and dyslipidemia.
Effect of Mediterranean Diet in Pregnant Women with Metabolic Risk Factors
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Mediterranean diet attributed to significantly reduced risk of gestational diabetes in high- risk mothers.
Antibiotic Prescriptions Associated with a Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Antibiotic prescriptions are associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis which may be due to a disrupted highly diverse microbial ecosystem or the underlying infections driving the risk.
