Personal Care Products and Foods Linked to Phenol and Phthalate Exposure
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Urine analysis exposes phenols and phthalates in a variety of foods and personal care products.
Curcuma Longa Extract Shown to Improve Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A three-month daily intake of both high and low dose bio-optimized Curcuma longa extract significantly reduced osteoarthritic knee pain in participating subjects.
Long Sleep Duration and Midday Naps may Increase Stroke Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Long sleep duration, long midday napping and poor sleep quality were independently and jointly associated with a higher risk of stroke.
Animal-Assisted Therapy Supports Stress Reduction in Veterans
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that incorporating a facility dog into palliative care may reduce stress in hospitalized veterans.
Coffee Metabolites Associated with Improved Bone Mineral Density
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study identified several bioactive metabolites of coffee that were associated with a beneficial effect on bone mineral density among healthy adult coffee drinkers.
Do Household Pet Exposures in Children Reduce the Risk of Later Psychiatric Disorders?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Early life exposure to household pet dogs may lessen the risk of developing schizophrenia.
Urinary Concentrations of Neonicotinoids in the Chinese Populace
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A survey of urinary concentrations of neonicotinoid insecticides suggest widespread exposure among the Chinese population.
Plasma and Microneedling Improve Hair Growth in Individuals with Alopecia
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Platelet‐rich plasma and with microneedling is superior to platelet‐rich plasma alone or minoxidil monotherapy in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
Tea Consumption Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that habitual consumption of green tea is associated with better health and improved life expectancy.
Coffee Consumption Mediates Inflammatory Pathways
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that coffee consumption might benefit health by modulating key metabolic and inflammatory pathways involved in chronic diseases.
