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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In-School Neurofeedback Training for elementary school students with ADHD were reported to have fewer ADHD symptoms 6 months after the intervention.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study offers a brief, tailored behavioral sleep intervention for children with ADHD and sleep problems that not only improves sleep but also the severity of ADHD symptoms, behavior, daily functioning, quality of life, and working memory, six months after randomization.
