Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a Mendelian randomization design, researchers demonstrated that higher BMI and particularly fat mass index are associated with increased risk of aortic valve stenosis and most other cardiovascular conditions.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Apricot kernel extract improved urban particulate matter-induced keratoconjunctivitis sicca in rats by significantly increasing tear volume, inhibiting damage to the corneal epithelium, decreasing corneal surface irregularity, and attenuating disruption of the mucin-4 layer by inhibiting MMP-9, IL-6, and TNF- α.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that fenugreek could be used as an adjuvant therapy in the treatment of adults with mild asthma.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. One-year use of chewing gums provided an effective means for preventing tooth decay in adults at high risk for developing cavities.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 was superior to supplementation with magnesium alone only in study participants who reported severe or extremely severe stress levels.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Lavender and ginger essential oils significantly improved post-operative nausea.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that CoQ10 supplementation significantly decreased CGRP and TNF-α but had no effects on IL-6 and IL-10 in patients with migraine.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve-weeks of supplementation with a 3mg low dose of monacolin K from red yeast rice significantly reduced LDL-C, total cholesterol, and homocysteine in the participating seventy subjects with high cholesterol levels.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Consuming one cup of blueberries per day for six months resulted in significant sustained improvements in vascular function and arterial stiffness and reduced cardiovascular risk by up to 15%.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The medium chain fatty acids, caprylic, capric and lauric, found in coconut oil exhibited significantly superior repellency than DEET against mosquitoes, biting flies, bed bugs, and ticks.
