Scientists Develop Simple Blood Test for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via EurekAlert – An international research team led by HKUST has developed a simple but robust blood test from Chinese patient data for…
Seeking a Treatment for IBS Pain in Tarantula Venom
American Chemical Society via EurekAlert – For patients who have inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), the condition is literally a pain in the gut. Chronic — or long-term — abdominal pain is…
Antacids May Improve Blood Sugar Control in People with Diabetes
Endocrine Society viaNewswise– WASHINGTON—Antacids improved blood sugar control in people with diabetes but had no effect on reducing the risk of diabetes in the general population, according to a new…
Flavored E-Cigarettes May Affect the Brain Differently Than Non-Flavored
Penn State via EurekAlert – Flavoring can change how the brain responds to e-cigarette aerosols that contain nicotine, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Andrea Hobkirk and her team…
COVID-19 Patients Recover Faster With Metabolic Activator Treatment, Study Shows
Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH) [Royal Institute of Technology] via Newswise – Metabolic activators were found to reduce recovery time by as many as 3.5 days in patients with mild-to-moderate Covid-19, according…
Women Using Hormonal Contraceptives Face Higher Risk of Developing Glaucoma
Wiley via News-Medical – Women who currently use hormonal contraceptives face more than a 2-fold higher risk of developing glaucoma, according to an analysis of electronic medical records for women aged…
Western High-Fat Diet Can Cause Chronic Pain, According to UT Health San Antonio-Led Team
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio via EurekAlert – SAN ANTONIO, June 23, 2021 – A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common…
Cosmetics WARNING: New Study Finds Forever Chemicals in Over Half of 231 Samples
Damon Hines via NaturalHealth365 – Makeup can be a toxic swamp of carcinogens, irritants, allergens, silicones, parabens, and endocrine disrupters. The U.S. Congress hasn’t enacted any personal care laws since the…
Do You Suffer from Chronic Pain? Try THESE Drug-Free, Non-Invasive Natural Interventions to Get Relief
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Over 20 percent of American adults suffer from chronic pain – defined as pain lasting longer than three months, or pain that persists beyond the normal…
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Increased Screen Time Correlates with Mental Distress
American Society for Microbiology via EurekAlert – Washington, D.C. – June 20, 2021 – Increased screen time among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress,…
Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation May Be the Cause of Long COVID Symptoms
World Organization via News-Medical – Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation resulting from the inflammatory response to coronavirus infection may be the cause of previously unexplained long COVID symptoms — such as fatigue,…
Could a Fungus-Derived Compound Reduce Hyperinflammation in Severe COVID-19?
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical – Drug repurposing for COVID-19 helps scientists identify potential drugs to treat COVID-19 without going through the rigorous process of formulation, clinical trials, and…
Switching to a Balanced Diet Restores Gut Health and Suppresses Skin Inflammation
University of California – Davis Health via News-Medical – The secret to healthier skin and joints may reside in gut microorganisms. A study led by UC Davis Health researchers has found…
UCI-led Meta-analysis Identifies Hypertension Medications That Help Ward Off Memory Loss
University of California, Irvine via Newswise – A large-scale meta-analysis led by University of California, Irvine researchers provides the strongest evidence yet of which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss…
Beneficial Bacteria Can Be Restored to C-Section Babies at Birth
Rutgers University-New Brunswick via Newswise – New Brunswick, N.J. (June 17, 2021) – Babies born by cesarean section don’t have the same healthy bacteria as those born vaginally, but a Rutgers-led…
