Evaluation of Topical Frankincense in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a topical solution containing frankincense may improve pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Serum 25(OH)D Concentration Inversely Correlated with Monocyte-to-High Density Lipoprotein Ratio
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from an analysis of 404 male patients experiencing chest pain shows that men diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome had higher MHR values and lower serum 25(OH)D compared to subjects with other ACS subtypes.
Combination of Resistance Training and Fish Oil Administration Improves Muscle Strength and Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. An 8-week intervention of twice/week resistance training and three times daily fish oil supplementation significantly improved physical function parameters and decreased TNF-α (-24.6%, p < 0.001) and IL-6 (-10.9%, p = 0.011) levels.
The Intake of Vitamin B6 and Folate and the Risk of Migraine in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that B6 and folate consumption may lower the risk of migraine in adults.
Long-Term Green Tea Intake Linked to Reduced Risk of Depression in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the study show that, compared to non-green tea drinkers, participants with long-term green tea consumption had improved sleep, increased estradiol, a lower inflammatory index, and reduced depression levels.
Physical Activity Significantly Improves Cholesterol Conversion to HDL
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Active individuals had a lower BMI, waist circumference, VO2 threshold, VO2 peak, age predicted VO2, and metabolic equivalent peak compared to their inactive counterparts.
Increased Dietary Fiber Intake Associated with Reduced Risk for Dyslipidemia Caused by Lead Exposure
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings show that risk of dyslipidemia increased with the level of blood Pb but decreased with adequate dietary fiber intake (p = 0.049).
Combination of Date Pollen Powder and Black Seed Powder Improves Sperm Count and Testosterone Concentrations in Infertile Male Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 3-month consumption of two 500 mg/kg capsules of a combination of date pollen extract (350 mg) and black seed powder extract (250 mg) significantly improved sperm quality parameters and hormonal status in infertile participants.
Astaxanthin Reduces Inflammatory Markers and Improves Assisted Reproductive Technique Outcomes in Endometriosis Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 6 mg astaxanthin significantly increased serum TAC (p = 0.004) and SOD (p = 0.010) and significantly decreased TNF-α levels (p = 0.038) compared to placebo.
Prebiotic Intake and Allergic Rhinitis
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that consuming prebiotic foods is associated with a lower incidence of allergic rhinitis.
