B12 & Folic Acid on Neurological Development in Children
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Combined supplementation with B12 and folic acid significantly improved gross motor and problem solving skills in young children between 6-30 months.
Herb Shows Promise in Helping with Prostate Issues – Informed Opionion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Studies have shown that Panax ginseng may be a reasonable alternative for benign prostatic hypertrophy treatment for those not ready for traditional medications.
A Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet Effectively Reduced Cardiovascular Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A very low-calorie ketogenic diet, combined with a synthetic amino acid protein replacement, increased weight loss and reduced cardiovascular risk, without the development of sarcopenia and activation of inflammatory and oxidative processes.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Carnosine, and Thiamine Improve Glucose Metabolism in Obese Diabetic Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An individualized supplement of alpha-lipoic acid, carnosine, and thiamine was able to maximize the potential antidiabetic activity in type 2 diabetic recipients by effectively reducing glucose concentration, and potentially increasing insulin production from the pancreas.
Bullying and Cyberbullying Severity Linked to Adolescent Suicide
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Survey analyses of 2,670 middle and high school students across the United States revealed that students who experienced both bullying at school and cyberbullying were more than 11 times as likely to attempt suicide compared to those who had not been bullied.
Autistic Children Benefit from Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Ten weeks of a therapeutic horse riding group intervention significantly increased social interaction skills with horses which crossed over to positive changes in participants’ interactions with their family pets.
Sunflower Seed Extract Improves Body Weight, Fat Mass, and Lipid Profile in Obese Subjects
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the placebo group, consumption of sunflower CGA extract (500 mg/day) for 12 weeks significantly reduced BMI, waist circumference and body weight in the intervention group of thirty participating obese subjects.
Health Benefits of Vegetable Oil for Obese Women Vary Based on Fatty Acid Composition
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of daily supplementation with different oils found that coconut oil had a greater effect on glycemic control, weight loss, percent body fat, and reduction in waist circumference.
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Affects Cognitive Performance in Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers, using chaos theory to analyze the biological changes in the brain that drive fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, found that teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb showed altered neural networks (brain connections) that were consistent with impaired cognitive performance.
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Reduces Symptoms in Autistic Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twenty sessions of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of the twenty-four participating autistic children significantly improved autistic symptoms, with a lasting effect of six months.
