TORONTO– A mother’s choice of food during pregnancy has an impact on what her offspring will choose to eat after birth, according to a study by scientists at the University of Toronto. The study was published online March 19 in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. Researchers used rats to see how maternal intake […]
SAN DIEGO – Teens who eat a modest daily portion of nuts lower their risk of metabolic syndrome, heart disease and diabetes, according to a new analysis of national databases. The analysis was presented at the Endocrine Society’s 97th annual meeting in San Diego in March. It is shown that adolescents who ate a small
Nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, is not uncommon in children up to 6 years of age. It is a process of unknowingly passing urine while asleep. Some of the reasons this happens include small bladder and a delay in bladder maturation or can even be a symptom of urinary tract infection and stress as well as
A study on Artemisia dracunculus L (tarragon) polyphenols has shown that when used with soy protein results in antidiabetic. The study was published in the July-August 2014 edition of Nutrition. Artemisia dracunculus is found throughout Europe and not only is used as a culinary herb, but has also been recognized as an anti-fungal. There are
CHICAGO – The use of a tropical fruit extract to combat lung cancer shows promise, according to a study at the University of Illinois. The findings were published online in the February 2015 edition of the Journal of Dietary Supplements. In the study a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma in their lungs was given guyabano, also
ALBERTA, Canada – New research is showing that infants with a smaller number of different gut bacteria at three months may be more likely to become sensitized to foods such as milk, egg or peanut by the time they reach a year old. Researchers conclude the data they have collected on gut bacterial patterns during
Preserving longan flower honey by using high hydrostatic pressure, ultra-sonic and thermal processing does no damage to the honey’s nutritional values. A study examining the three methods of preserving the sweet stuff is published online in Food Bioscience, to be published in that journal’s June 2015 edition. The impact of the above processing methods on
Lower back pain is a chronic problem in most industrial societies. This problem can be dealt with in part by using natural remedies that can be herb-based. NaturalPath has assembled five of them to try when you suffer from this all too common problem. Remember to consult your doctor before taking any type of supplement.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Exercise may not be the answer to those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, and in fact may make the problem worse according to a new study released by the University of Florida in Gainesville. The mechanism that causes high-performance athletes to feel positive “burn” feedback is elevated in those with chronic fatigue,
BOSTON – Scientists at Tufts University have found that cataracts are a result of a breakdown in communication between two biochemical pathways in the eye. Cataracts are the most common eye disease amongst older people and have resulted in six 6 million eye surgeries to prevent vision loss. The findings of the Tufts study were
