Coconut Oil and the Boost in HDL “Good” Cholesterol
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via NutritionFacts – The effects of coconut oil were compared to butter and tallow. Even if virgin coconut oil and other saturated fats raise LDL “bad” cholesterol,…
10 Warning Signs of a Food Allergy in Children and Adults
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Food allergy is on the rise – in a big way. According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), the prevalence of food allergy in children…
Popular Joint Supplement Offers More Than Pain Relief, Lowers Death Risk, NEW Study Reveals
Joy Jensen via NaturalHealth365 – Glucosamine/chondroitin – a supplement that combines two compounds found naturally in your cartilage – is used by many individuals to combat joint pain and osteoarthritis. According…
Developmental Origins of Eczema and Psoriasis Discovered
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute via EurekAlert – Scientists have created a highly detailed map of skin, which reveals that cellular processes from development are re-activated in cells from patients with inflammatory…
New Study: Nine Out of Ten US Infants Experience Gut Microbiome Deficiency
Evolve Biosystems, Inc. via EurekAlert – DAVIS, Calif., January 21, 2020 – A new peer-reviewed study reveals that the vast majority of U.S. infants may be suffering from a substantial deficiency…
New Perspectives Challenge the Idea that Saturated Fats Cause Heart Disease
The University of Bergen via EurekAlert – In science, sometimes a new perspective can turn our interpretation of the data upside-down, and necessitate a paradigm shift. There has been, and continues…
Studies Link THESE 3 Mineral Imbalances to ADHD in Children
Sima Ash via NaturalHealth365 – You’re told your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While some might say, “Well, he’s a boy. Boys are more rambunctious,” others may suggest medication…
Fried-Food Intake Can Increase Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke
BMJ via News-Medical Net – Fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke, finds a pooled analysis of the available research data, published online in…
Researchers Develop New Method to Regenerate Bone and Heal Severe Fractures
Lund University via News-Medical Net – Researchers at Lund University in Sweden, in collaboration with colleagues in Dresden, Germany, have developed a way of combining a bone substitute and drugs to…
Lab Study Reveals Effective Treatment for COVID-19
Rush University Medical Center via News-Medical Net – A new potential therapy for COVID-19 developed by researchers at Rush University Medical Center has shown success in preventing the disease’s symptoms in…
Study Uncovers Strong Links Between a Person’s Diet, Gut Microbes and Health
University of Trento via News-Medical Net – Diets rich in certain plant-based foods are linked with the presence of gut microbes that are associated with a lower risk of developing conditions…
Study Opens the Way for a Potential New Cure for Children with Hard-to-Treat Neuroblastoma
University of Gothenburg via News-Medical Net – Researchers at the University of Gothenburg now suggest a possible cure for children with hard-to-treat forms of neuroblastoma using a new combination of drugs.…
Simple Bodyweight Exercises Are a Time-Efficient Approach to Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness
McMaster University via News-Medical Net – Kinesiologists at McMaster University who examined the effectiveness of old-school physical training have found that simple bodyweight exercises, when performed vigorously over short periods, improve…
Some Medical Experts Say Vitamin D Deficiency Can Increase Dangers from COVID-19
Andrea Morris via CBN News – Vitamin D is known for its essential role in human health but now medical experts are studying the ways it can help slow the spread…
Want a BETTER Immune System? Find Out What Integrative Physicians Tout as the “Key to Success”
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – There is nothing particularly attractive or healthful-sounding about the phrase “gut bacteria.” In fact, one could say it sounds fairly unappealing! (Unless you understood what we’ll…
