The Association of Vitamin D Deficiency and Impaired Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that vitamin D deficiency is associated with impaired thyroid hormone sensitivity in euthyroid adults.
Turmeric–Boswellia–Sesame Formulation Significantly Reduces Pain Intensity in Subjects with Dysmenorrhea
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the one-day one-dose study show that consumption of a turmeric-boswellia-sesame formulation significantly reduced menstrual pain intensity and was 20.19 times more effective than placebo.
High Vitamin D Levels and Recent Vaccination Linked to Reduced Mortality in Subjects with COVID-19
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Unvaccinated subjects experienced a threefold mortality increase compared to vaccinated participants when serum 25(OH)D was less than 30 nmol/L.
Higher Intake of Inflammatory Foods Associated with Increased Risk of Periodontitis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the cross-sectional analysis using data from the Hamburg City Health Center shows a significant association between a higher anti-inflammatory diet score and lowers odds of periodontitis risk (p < 0.001).
Higher Sodium/Potassium Ratio Associated with Increased Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the cross-sectional analysis using data from 2016-2018 KHANES shows a positive association between a higher Na/K ratio and an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of hypertension in older adults.
Effectiveness of a Topical Product Containing Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract in Adolescents and Young Adults with Mild to Moderate Acne
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that topical application of a product containing Silybum marianum fruit extract is beneficial in treating adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate acne.
Greater Physical Activity Levels Associated with Reduced Risk of Depression in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the longitudinal study using data from TILDA shows that rates of depressive symptoms were 20% lower among subjects with high physical activity levels compared to participants with low physical activity levels.
Multiple Myeloma Subjects Exhibit Significantly Higher Incidence of Vitamin D Deficiency
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 studies shows that vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency occurrence was estimated to be 34.1% and 39.4%, respectively, in subjects with multiple myeloma.
Bovine Colostrum Improves Pro-Inflammatory Biomarkers and Immune Function in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with bovine colostrum significantly reduced the expression levels of CRP and TNF-α levels (p < 0.05) compared to placebo.
Geranium (P. graveolens) Essential Oil Reduces Fatigue in ICU Nurses
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of 84 nurses working in critical care during COVID-19 shows that inhalation of P. graveolens essential oil significantly reduced fatigue scores in subjects compared to placebo.
