SV40 and Asbestos Exposure Increase Malignant Mesothelioma Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study shows a significant association between malignant mesothelioma and those who were exposed to asbestos and positive for SV40 virus.
Magnesium Benefits Blood Sugar Control During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pregnant women with gestational diabetes who supplemented with magnesium for 6 weeks significantly improved their blood sugar and blood lipid values and decreased their CRP and risk of newborn hyperbilirubinemia.
Study Links Lifestyle Habits to Lower Cardiovascular Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that lifestyle changes with respect to alcohol, smoking, diet, exercise, and leisure activities all significantly decrease the risk of heart failure.
B-Vitamins and Omega-3 Fats Maintain Brain Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest omega 3 levels who took high dose B vitamins had 40% less brain atrophy while those with the highest omega 3 levels and high homocysteine levels had 70% less brain atrophy than placebo.
Higher Olive Oil Intake Associated with Decreased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research demonstrates that increased consumption of olive oil is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Weight Training and Jump Training Improve Bone Density in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve weeks of resistance and jump training significantly increased bone mineral density in 38 participating men.
Magnesium shown to Improve Pre-Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Prediabetic and magnesium deficient participants, after 4 months of magnesium supplementation, significantly improved their glucose status, magnesium levels and blood lipids.
Study shows Benefits of Nutritional Supplements in Elderly Care Settings
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Oral nutritional supplementation for hospital patients reduces hospital costs by 12%, risk of death by 35%, complications by 35% and length of stay by 13%.
Creatine helps Maintain Hip Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Postmenopausal women who supplemented with creatine and did resistance training for 12 months saw a significant increase in hip bone density and bone periosteum compared to those who did only resistance training.
Possible Predictive Biomarker for Mesothelioma
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Research shows PD-L1 ligand is a valuable biomarker for predicting survival outcomes in patients with malignant mesotheliomas.
