The Association Between Protein Intake and Healthy Aging
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle age is associated with healthy aging in female nurses.
The Relationship Between Mushroom Consumption and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that regular mushroom consumption is associated with improved cognition in older adults.
Aerobic Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Influenza and Pneumonia Mortality
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Participants reporting 75-150 min/week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity had a 56% lower adjusted mortality risk compared to those who reported no vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
Food Insecurity Linked to High Rates of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Subjects experiencing food insecurity had a nearly twofold likelihood of inadequate intake of B12 (p = 0.001) compared to those who were food secure.
Aromatherapy Improves Symptoms of Anxiety in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. After treatment with chamomile aromatherapy, researchers observed a significant reduction in heart rate (P <0.001), systolic blood pressure (P <0.001), and diastolic blood pressure (P<0.001).
CBD Supports Pain Relief in Participants Suffering from Dental Pain
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. At 180min, both CBD groups had a maximum pain reduction of 73% from baseline.
Adequate Maternal Iron and Vitamin D Status in the Second Trimester Associated with Reduced Depressive Symptoms in the Third Trimester
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher maternal hepcidin (p = 0.005), serum ferritin (p = 0.048) and 25(OH)D3 (p = 0.001) concentrations during the second trimester were significantly associated with lower depression symptom scores during the third trimester.
Combination of Selenium and Myo-Inositol Reduces Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels in Subjects with Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-month supplementation of a combination of 83 µg Selenium in the form of L-Se-meth and 600 mg Myo-Inositol significantly reduced TSH levels by 38%.
Grape Seed Extract Supports Iron Chelation in Children with beta-Thalassemia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Grape seed extract supplementation with standard chelation therapy (deferasirox) significantly improved serum iron and ferritin levels while reducing inflammatory markers.
Beneficial Effects of Probiotics on Experimental Gingivitis
Written by Harold Oster,MD. Results suggest that the use of probiotic lozenges is associated with improved recovery to baseline after plaque-induced gingivitis.
