Ashwagandha May Alleviate Anxiety and Depression in Schizophrenic Individuals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that Withania somnifera extract may treat a broad spectrum of symptoms in exacerbated schizophrenia.
Findings From the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A four-year treatment of hormonal therapy improved symptoms of menopause and did not increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk compared to the control group.
Nepalese Pepper Extract Improves Cognition and Cerebral Blood Flow
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Zanthoxylum armatum DC. ZA extract, rich in hydroxy α-sanshool, significantly improved the processing speed of cognitive tasks.
Social Media Use Associated with Disordered Eating in Young Adolescents
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that social media use is associated with an increase in disordered eating thoughts and behaviors for both girls and boys.
Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study validates the association between weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus remission.
Ginger Treatment for Acute Migraine Headache
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The addition of ginger to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be beneficial as an adjunct treatment for migraine.
Stevia Extract Lowers Appetite Sensation without Increasing Food Intake
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that short-term intake of stevia lowered postprandial glucose levels compared to sugar and had no effect on appetite and food intake.
Beta-caryophyllene Enhances Wound Healing
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that beta-caryophyllene, a chemical compound found in essential oils, has the ability along with the synergistic impact of multiple pathways to improve wound healing.
Low-Frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields May Improve Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Low‑frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields support functional recovery following spinal cord injury by potentially modulating inflammation, oxidative stress and heat shock protein levels.
Amla (Emblica Officinalis) Supplementation Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Amla extract significantly reduced lipid profiles in study participants with dyslipidemia.
