Effect of Garlic on Inflammation in Dialysis Patients
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Garlic supplementation significantly improved markers of inflammation in end-stage renal disease patients.
Ashwagandha May Help Treat Obesity by Increasing Cellular Energy Expenditure
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study demonstrates that ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) reduces diet-induced obesity by increasing thermogenesis in adipose tissue of high fat diet-fed male mice.
Potential Toilet Bowl Contamination with Clostridium difficile Spores
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that toilets contaminated with Clostridium difficile spores can be a persistent source of environmental contamination.
Yoga and Meditation Intervention Decreases Depression and Increases Neuroplasticity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that yoga- and meditation-based lifestyle interventions decrease depression severity and improve systemic biomarkers of neuroplasticity in patients with major depressive disorder.
Microneedling Effective in the Treatment of Facial and Nonfacial Scars
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the benefits of microneedling for various facial and nonfacial scars across a broad range of skin phototypes.
Covid-19 Risk Factors, Clinical Course and Patient Mortality in Wuhan China
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study details the risk factors for Covid-19 infection, including patient mortality, clinical course of illness and viral shedding.
Maternal Choline Intake Mitigates Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Effects in Offspring
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A high dose of choline administered early in pregnancy can mitigate adverse effects of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure in offspring.
Two Apples a Day Lower Serum Cholesterol in Mild Hypercholesterolemic Patients
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study evidence suggests that daily consumption of apples rich in fiber and proanthocyanidins provides beneficial hypocholesterolemic and vascular effects for mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals.
Trained Service Dogs a Complementary Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Service dogs may confer benefits as a complementary or integrative treatment option among military members and veterans with PTSD.
Suicide Risk and Protection for Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study identifies protective and risk factors associated with childhood suicidality.
