Age Acceleration Associated with Sleep Disordered Breathing
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests an association between sleep disordered breathing severity and epigenetic age acceleration.
Eating Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with an Increase in Heart Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study shows that ultra-processed foods are associated with higher risks of cardiovascular events and stroke.
Thirdhand Tobacco Smoke Harmful to Non-Smokers
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This research explores the ability of thirdhand smoke to contaminate non-smoking environments.
Hypericum perforatum Reduces Postmenopausal and Depression Symptoms
Written by Gennea Williams DC, ND. Treatment with Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort) may be an effective therapy for reducing hot flashes, menopausal symptoms, and depression in postmenopausal women.
Childhood Vaccination Series Confers Lifetime Protection against Diphtheria and Tetanus
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study shows that completion of Childhood Vaccination Series provides lifetime protection against diphtheria and tetanus, and may reduce the need for routine adult booster vaccinations.
Subcision and Microneedling a Treatment Combination for Acne Scars
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The combination of needling and subcision was associated with improvement in grade 4 atrophic (indented) acne scars of participants with acne vulgaris.
Soft Drink Consumption Linked to Osteoporotic Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Prospective study finds that high soda consumption of at least 14 soda drinks per week is potentially associated with hip fractures in postmenopausal women.
Honey Shown to Help with Cold Sores in Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Honey in combination with oral acyclovir was more effective than acyclovir alone in the treatment of children with primary herpetic gingivostomatitis.
Ubiquinol Ameliorates Inflammation and Improves Hematological Parameters Following Strenuous Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ubiquinol supplementation prior to strenuous athletic exercise reduces inflammation, muscle damage and hematological impairment while increasing blood supply.
Happy, Anti-hypertensive Eggplant
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows eggplant to be a safe treatment for blood pressure and mental health.
