Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A greater intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular and total mortality and a modest risk for cancer mortality.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An ashwagandha leaf water extract shows promise as a natural therapeutic remedy for preventing neurodegeneration and cognitive impairments associated with peripheral inflammation and neuroinflammation.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that university athletes with concussions continued to exhibit changes in brain structure and function even after they received medical clearance to return to play, that the brain is lagging behind in terms of recovery from a concussion.
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that quercetin or botanical extracts containing quercetin induce white adipose tissue remodeling which may occur through inflammatory-related mechanisms.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found the Danish version of Chilled Out Online to be efficacious and feasible in relieving symptoms of anxiety in adolescents with anxiety disorders.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results suggest behavioral activity of coffee beyond its caffeine content, raising issues with the use of decaffeinated coffee as a placebo and highlighting the need for further research into its psychoactive effects.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twenty-four hours of continuous exposure at 1950 MHz 3 W/kg radiation led to adverse effects on proliferation of TM3 cells and dysfunction of testosterone secretion in a male mouse model.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Those who lived closer to mobile phone base stations had significantly higher levels of cellular oxidative stress and free radical production as witnessed by decreased concentrations of glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase and increased lipid peroxidation.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers observing a human population exposed to radiations emitted from mobile towers found that genetic polymorphism and antioxidant genes were significantly associated with genetic damage.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The results of this clinical trial suggest that Lactobacillus plantarum C29 can be safely administered to enhance cognitive function in individuals with mild cognitive impairment.
