Gut Microbes Could Unlock the Secret to Healthy Aging
European Society of Cardiology via EurekAlert – Sophia Antipolis, France – 27 Aug 2020: Bacteria and other microorganisms in the digestive tract are linked with dozens of health conditions including high…
Long Naps May Be Bad for Health
European Society of Cardiology via Newswise – Sophia Antipolis, France -26 Aug 2020: Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But today, scientists show that drifting off…
As Number of COVID-19 Infections Drop, the President Announces FDA-Authorized Plasma Treatment
News Staff via CBN News – There’s some good news in the fight against the Coronavirus. The number of new infections has dropped to the lowest level in two months. The news comes…
12 Targeted Nutritional Strategies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 16 million Americans are currently living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a debilitating condition…
New Blood, New Hope: Transfusions Protect the Brain from Stroke Damage
West Virginia University via EurekAlert – Muscle weakness permeates through one side of your body and your speech slurs. It’s a stroke. And you need to be rushed to the emergency…
Improve Artery Function by Lowering Your Sodium-to-Potassium Ratio
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – The potassium content in greens is one of two ways they can improve artery function within minutes of consumption. More than a thousand years…
Can Toxic Chemicals Inside the Home Increase Complications of COVID-19?
Damon Hines via NaturalHealth365 – Is it possible that our immune systems are being hacked by the toxic chemicals in our homes? And do these toxic chemicals increase complications of COVID-19? Yes,…
The Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Women & What You Need to Know About Them
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Studies have shown that women’s nutrient intake is highly dependent on not only their diets, but factors like their economic status, social and cultural environment,…
Cashew Shell Compound Appears to Mend Damaged Nerves
Vanderbilt University Medical Center via EurekAlert – In laboratory experiments, a chemical compound found in the shell of the cashew nut promotes the repair of myelin, a team from Vanderbilt University Medical…
9 Supplements for Optimal Blood Pressure Management
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Half of all Americans over 60 suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension), a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. In fact, research shows…
Mental Stress and Anger May Worsen Heart Failure
Yale University via News-Medical Net – Mental stress and anger may have clinical implications for patients with heart failure according to a new report published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure.…
Consumer Safety: FDA Issues Final Rule to Establish Compliance Requirements for Foods Labeled “Gluten Free”
U.S. Food and Drug Administration via News-Medical Net – [Yesterday], the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to establish compliance requirements for fermented and hydrolyzed foods, or foods…
Aspirin May Accelerate Progression of Advanced Cancers in Older Adults
Massachusetts General Hospital via EurekAlert – Results from a recent clinical trial indicate that for older adults with advanced cancer, initiating aspirin may increase their risk of disease progression and early…
GI Symptoms Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children, Especially Those With Autism
University of California – Davis Health via EurekAlert – A new UC Davis Health study found that common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and bloating are linked to troubling…
Combating Air Pollution Effects with Food
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – There is a food that offers the best of both worlds—significantly improving our ability to detox carcinogens like diesel fumes and decreasing inflammation in…