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.
Long-Term Ozone Exposure Associated with Acceleration of Subclinical Arterial Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that outdoor O3 concentrations were associated with increased rate of carotid wall thickness progression and risk of new plaque formation.
High Carbohydrate Diets may Contribute to Insomnia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggest that a diet of high-glycemic index foods could be a risk factor for insomnia in postmenopausal women.
Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 Protects Small Intestine from Acetylsalicylic Acid Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Oral intake of Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 is safe and significantly reduces the risk of small-intestinal enteropathy caused by acetylsalicylic acid in humans.
Are Sleep Patterns and Genetics Linked to Cardiovascular Disease?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a large prospective study, a healthy sleep pattern was associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke among participants with varying levels of genetic risk.
Sleep Quality is Linked to Anxiety Disorders
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that insufficient sleep increases anxiety levels while deep sleep helps to reduces stress.
