Vitamin D Supplementation Shown to Improve ADHD in Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Twelve weeks of vitamin D supplementation significantly improved aspects of cognitive functioning related to an ADHD diagnosis.
Brain Injury and the Bidirectional Gut-Brain Axis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The results of this study demonstrate strong two-way interactions between the brain and gut and underscore the importance of bi-directional gut-brain communication on the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury.
Vitamin D Improved Asthma Symptoms in Vitamin D Deficient Asthmatic Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Long term supplementation with vitamin D reduces occurrence of asthmatic exacerbations and corticosteroid use in asthmatic patients with vitamin D deficiency.
Hot Water Extract of Turmeric Helps Alleviate Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that consumption of a hot water extract of Curcuma longa may have the potential to improve general health by reducing chronic low-grade inflammation and improving associated metabolic disorders.
Bisphenol A Associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that higher urinary BPA concentrations were associated with ADHD in U.S. children and were stronger in boys than in girls.
The Age of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Affects Brain Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study has important implications for young athletes at risk of mTBI and for retired athletes with a history of earlier age concussions.
High Fat Diet, Obesity linked to Leptin Resistance
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers identified a molecular pathway in the brain called GIPR/Rap1 signaling that links overeating and obesity to leptin resistance.
Topical Retinyl Palmitate May Increase Risk of Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Skin Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control cream groups, mice who were exposed to SSL and were administered the retinyl palmitate creams developed skin tumors earlier and had increased incidences of multiple squamous cell skin neoplasms.
Prenatal Exposure to Benzophenone-3 Associated with Hirschsprung’s Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Maternal exposure to benzophenone-3 (even at low levels not typically associated with cytotoxic effects) during a critical time period of embryo neural development increases the probability of Hirschsprung’s disease in offspring.
Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Early Age Dementia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Using autopsy-confirmed diagnosis, researchers found that a history of traumatic brain injury with reported loss of consciousness is a risk factor for earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
