Brassica Vegetables Healthier Cooked or Raw
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A balanced diet, including raw and cooked Brassica vegetables, may provide the most health-promoting benefits against aflatoxin exposure.
Tap Water Contributes to Plasma Concentrations of Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that our drinking water, and not just dietary sources, may be a significant contributor to the exposure of the general population to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFOS).
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Associated with Alzheimer Disease in Asymptomatic Elderly
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study found that cognitively unimpaired older adults with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) had SDB-associated brain changes, including greater amyloid deposition and neuronal activity in brain regions associated with Alzheimer disease.
Vitamin D Supplementation Associated with Later Respiratory Infections in Infants
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Infants with vitamin D supplementation developed their first upper respiratory tract infection later than those without supplementation during the first 6 months of life irrespective of breast or formula feeding.
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.
