Calcium and Magnesium Intake Inversely Associated with Migraine Occurrence
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A statistically significant inverse association was observed between dietary calcium and magnesium intake and migraines in women.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Indices of Vascular Stiffness in Men with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids significantly improved heart rate (p= 0.009) and pulse wave velocity (p= 0.014) in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Neuroprotective Effect of Melatonin in Breast Cancer Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Melatonin significantly improved cognitive function, depressive symptoms and sleep quality in breast cancer patients.
Bergamot Reduces Plasma Lipids and Reduces Markers of Atherosclerosis in Individuals with Hypercholesterolemia
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of supplementation with Bergavit® was shown to significantly improve not only plasma lipid levels in subjects with moderate hypercholesterolemia, but lipoprotein profile as well.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) Reduces Viability and Invasiveness of Prostate Cancer Cells
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The apoptosis-inducing properties of MSM, together with its ability to diminish cell invasiveness and migration, suggest that MSM may be an effective, natural means of controlling the proliferation of cancer cells in prostate cancer.
Glucoraphanin Enriched Broccoli Soup Attenuates Pathological Gene Expression in Men with Prostate Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Glucoraphanin enriched broccoli soup suppressed gene expression pathways linked to prostate cancer.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Renal Failure
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with a 50% risk of renal failure in older adults.
Possible Therapeutic Effects of Cannabidiol on Memory and Cognitive Function
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Compared to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) inhaled alone or in combination with cannabidiol (CBD), inhaled CBD demonstrated a reduction in psychotic-like symptoms in light users of cannabis.
Cannabidiol Prevents Pain and Nerve Damage in a Rat Model of Osteoarthritis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. CBD significantly blocked transient osteoarthritis pain, while prophylactic CBD treatment significantly prevented the later development of pain and nerve damage in the OA joints of a rat model.
Cannabis may Ease Pain from Fibromyalgia, Study Says – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study demonstrated that cannabis can have a significant benefit in reducing the pain and improving the quality of life in people with fibromyalgia.
