Screen Time Linked to Lower Psychological Health in Children and Adolescents
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that associations between screen time and lower psychological well-being were larger among adolescents than younger children.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Improve Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. One year of nutritional supplementation with 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin significantly increased their levels in the central nervous systems of healthy well-nourished college students and improved their cognitive functioning.
Exposure to Ambient Pesticides and Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Prenatal or infant exposure to eleven pesticides, including glyphosate, chlorpyrifos, diazinon, and permethrin, were associated with increased odds of developing autism spectrum disorders in children.
A Combination of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Lysozyme Treatment for Chronic Periodontitis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementing with a combination of vitamin C, vitamin E, lysosome and carbazochrome significantly improved gingival inflammation in study participants with chronic periodontitis.
Are Some Sources of Fiber Better Than Others? – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A study showed that dietary fiber from beans, fruits and vegetables was superior compared to fiber derived from grains or nuts when it came to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Petting Dogs and Cats Reduces Cortisol Levels in University Students
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study explores the health benefits of employing animal visitation programs to reduce college student stress, anxiety and depression and concludes that human animal interactions reduce stress as shown by a significant reduction in the salivary cortisol levels of study participants.
Fenugreek, Ginger and Turmeric Increase Milk Volume in Breastfeeding Mothers
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that a mixed herbal supplementation of three glactogogue herbs, fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric, can increase human milk volume in a period of two weeks without serious adverse effects to both mother and infant.
Watermelon Increases Satiety and Reduces Body Weight in Obese Individuals
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Watermelon consumption significantly improved satiety and significantly reduced body weight, BMI, waist/hip circumference, and systolic blood pressure in obese and overweight individuals.
Polygonatum sibiricum Rhizome Extract Helps Improve Mild Insomnia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to control, a four‐week daily administration of 500 mg of Polygonatum sibiricum rhizome significantly improved subjective and objective sleep in the forty participating subjects by possibly increasing cerebral perfusion in brain areas associated with insomnia.
Fine Particulate Air Pollution Contributes to Cardiopulmonary Mortality Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study observed that in a large, representative, contemporary cohort of U.S. adults, long-term exposure to PM2:5 air pollution was associated with elevated risks of early mortality.
