Masks Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Infection by Suppressing the Cough-Cloud
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers use a mathematical model to explore the mechanism by which a pandemic virus is spread when coughing occurs in confined spaces.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Offspring is Associated with Maternal Hypothyroidism
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Exposure to maternal hypothyroidism prior to or during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in offspring.
Auditory-Somatosensory Bimodal Stimulation Reduces Tinnitus in Guinea Pigs and Humans
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that bimodal stimulation could reduce tinnitus by reducing the phantom sounds that occur due to unruly nerve activity in the brain.
Avocado and Gut Health in Overweight and Obese Persons
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily avocado consumption increased beneficial microbes capable of fiber fermentation, resulting in lower fecal bile acid concentrations and greater fecal fatty acids.
Are Multivitamins Helpful? Research Suggests Benefits for Older Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Multiple vitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for 12 weeks significantly increased zinc and vitamin C levels and improved immune function in older adults.
The Role of Antioxidants in Male Infertility
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this pilot study, antioxidants did not appear to improve semen parameters or DNA fragmentation among men with male infertility and suggests that antioxidants do not improve pregnancy rates in cases of in vitro fertilization or in vivo conception.
Longer Sleep is Linked to Better Sperm Quality
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse U-shaped association between sleep duration and total number of sperm with high DNA stainability (HDS), suggesting a complex association between sleep duration and male reproductive health.
Garlic Improves Arterial Elasticity and Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in Hypertensive Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports previous evidence for the benefits of aged garlic extract for long‑term preventative measure against cardiovascular disease.
Effect of Psychobiotic Supplement on Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Depression
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This post hoc analysis revealed that an eight-week supplementation with B. longum and L. helveticus in depressive patients improved depression symptoms, possibly by increasing BDNF levels.
Pet Ownership and Pet Contacts are Linked to Healthy Aging Outcomes in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study examines the effect of pet ownership on cognitive, physical and psychological well-being.
