BASSEL, Switzerland — There is a direct correlation between nutrient levels and the onset of Alzheimer’s pathology, according to findings in a study out of Switzerland. The study was published in the February 2015 edition of the journal Nutrition. Researchers note that Alzheimer’s disease is the most common disabling cause of dementia worldwide. The major […]
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 is
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
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
Inspiring Women Through Action Scottsdale, AZ (Feb 25th, 2015) – Publisher Razi Berry of Naturopathic Doctor News & Review (NDNR) and NaturalPath (TheNatPath.com), was interviewed February 25th on Empowering Women. Hosted by Tara Alves Zontanos and David Isaac, Empowering Women is produced by Breakthrough Thinking Broadcasting Network, a unique & powerful radio show designed to
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Postmenopausal women who ate freeze dried blueberry powder for eight weeks showed significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, according to a study conducted at Florida State University. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was published online in the January edition of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Working rotating night shifts may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and lung cancer. A study published in the January online edition of the Journal of Preventive Medicine looks at the role of night shift work in the development of CVD and certain cancers. Night shift work has been consistently
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Nearly 18 percent of women who underwent hysterectomies because of benign indications did not need to have the surgery, according to a study at the University of Michigan. Researchers have concluded that hysterectomy alternatives are being underused, and often treatment guidelines are not being followed. The results of the study have
GLOSTRUP, Denmark – Electronic cigarettes are not as safe as researchers have claimed, especially researchers who have been found to have a conflict of interest when conducting their studies. After examining 76 studies that often were inconsistent and contradicting, researchers in Denmark have concluded that about 34 percent of the studies with claims on the
PROVO, Utah – Microbiologists at Brigham Young University in Utah have found a life-saving antibiotic in turkeys. A research team there is exploring how the turkey-borne antibiotic, which came into being as “good bacteria” that has kept turkey farms healthy, also has the potential to promote health in humans. The team published their findings in
