Preliminary Report on the Benefits of Dexamethasone in Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that dexamethasone shows promise as an inexpensive, readily available treatment for COVID-19.
Higher Dietary Omega-3 Intake Required for Dementia Risk Reduction in APOE4 Carriers
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a minimum dose of two grams per day of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is required to ensure adequate delivery to the brain, particularly for those individuals who carry the APOE4 allele.
Green Outdoor Environment Associated with Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Individuals living in greener residential neighborhoods may be less likely to develop heart disease and stroke than those living in areas with fewer parks or green spaces.
Air Pollution in London is Associated with Increased Risk of Dementia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that older residents of London living in areas with higher air pollution were more likely to be diagnosed with dementia in subsequent years compared to those living in areas of lower air pollution.
Migraines are Associated with Dementia in Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that migraine history is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer disease (AD) and all‐cause dementia, but not vascular dementia in a population of older independently-living adults.
Nickle-Foam Air Filters Trap and Kill Airborne SARS-CoV-2 and Bacillus anthracis Spores
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study details how an air disinfection system utilizing heated Ni-foam filters are capable of effectively trapping and killing airborne SARS-CoV-2 and Bacillus anthracis spores.
Pycnogenol, Papain, and Aloe Vera for the Management of Pre-Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of supplementation with a polyherbal blend of pycnogenol, papain, and aloe vera was not effective in the management of pre-type-two diabetes.
Consumption of Glucoraphanin-Rich Broccoli Soup Slows Progression of Prostate Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Consumption of glucoraphanin-rich broccoli soup was inversely associated with prostate cancer progression in men on active surveillance.
Omega-3 Eicosapentaenoic Acid Sourced from Microalga Improves Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eicosapentaeonic acid (EPA) is a natural source of EPA-only that was shown to increase EPA and Omega-3 Index, and control cholesterol levels in a healthy population.
Testosterone Therapy for Young Male Cancer Survivors
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After six months of testosterone therapy, young male cancer survivors with borderline low morning testosterone levels experienced a significant decrease in whole body-fat mass and increase in lean muscle mass.
