Results of Extra-Pleural Pneumonectomy in Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study shows that extra-pleural pneumonectomy does not increase survival and quality of life for mesothelioma patients and may actually do more harm than good.
Relationship Between Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Risk of Autoimmune Diseases
Written by Angeline A. De Leon. A study of 842,120 HPV-vaccinated girls suggests that HPV vaccination exposure is not linked to autoimmune disease; however, a causal relationship may exist between HPV vaccination and the development of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
The Connection Between Breast Cancer, Obesity, Stress and Alcohol Consumption
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This case-controlled study found a strong correlation between alcohol, obesity and stress, and no correlation between stress and breast cancer; however, a 25% increase in breast cancer was found in obese women between 31 and 40 years of age.
Beetroot Juice Improves Exercise Performance in Soccer Players
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. A group of trained soccer players participated in a study consuming nitrate-rich beetroot juice supplementation and experienced significant improvements in endurance, lowered heart rates, and better oxygen utilization than placebo.
Maternal L-Carnitine for Mothers who Smoke Improves Infant Brain Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. L-Carnitine, when given to cigarette smoke-exposed female mice prior to mating, and during gestation and lactation, significantly improved the brain markers of mitophagy and mitochondrial energy metabolism in the male and female offspring.
L-Ornithine Shown to Improve Stress Levels and Sleep Quality
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. L-ornithine supplementation was shown to improve both fatigue and stress in this study.
Dietary Astaxanthin Protects Against UVA-Induced Skin Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Astaxanthin supplementation significantly improved wrinkle formation and skin moisturization in the participating six-week old hairless mice.
Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of Elevated Blood Pressure
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Moderate and excessive alcohol use was significantly associated with hypertension in men, while in women, only excessive drinking was significantly associated with hypertension.
Acesulfame Potassium, Gut Microbiome Disruption, and Weight Gain
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The artificial sweetener, acesulfame potassium, differentially disrupted the gut microbiome of mice and contributed to obesity only in male mice.
Multivitamin Intake During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This perspective study finds that while moderate supplementation of multivitamins during pregnancy offers the greatest risk reduction for autism spectrum disorder in offspring, deficient or excessive supplementation of multivitamins during pregnancy significantly increases the risk.
