April 03, 2022 Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This letter reflects the growing interest in using biotin supplementation for dermatologic conditions despite limited evidence of benefits in the absence of deficiency and warnings issued by the FDA regarding biotin interference in laboratory tests. Biotin is recommended by many dermatologists who may […]
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|February 2, 2022 A team co-led by scientists at Scripps Research has found evidence that a compound contained in the medicinal and culinary herb rosemary could be a two-pronged weapon against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The scientists, in experiments described in a paper published January 6, 2022 in the journal Antioxidants, […]
Zubeyir Salis, Amanda Sainsbury, Helen I. Keen, Blanca Gallego & Xingzhong Jin International Journal of Obesity (2022) Abstract Objective To describe the association between body weight change and the risk of knee replacement and hip replacement. Design Time-to-event survival analysis from a population-based cohort of participants who had or were at risk of clinically significant […]
Nutrients. 2021 Dec; 13(12): 4221. Published online 2021 Nov 24, 2021. doi: 10.3390/nu13124221 PMCID: PMC8706441 PMID: 34959772 Katja A. Schönenberger Abstract Various nutritional therapies have been proposed in rheumatoid arthritis, particularly diets rich in ω-3 fatty acids, which may lead to eicosanoid reduction. Our aim was to investigate the effect of potentially anti-inflammatory diets (Mediterranean, […]
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies MYOFASCIAL PAIN AND TREATMENT | VOLUME 28, P104-113, OCTOBER 01, 2021 Mythili Kalladka Published: August 07, 2021 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.07.015 Abstract Objectives Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are an umbrella term encompassing disorders of both the temporomandibular joint (TMJD) and masticatory musculature (MMD). The objective of this review is to provide an overview […]
— Fasting and post-meal cholesterol showed improvement, study found by Ed Susman, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today November 10, 2021 Sedentary individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease appeared to benefit from adding pecans to their regular diet, reducing bad cholesterol and triglycerides when compared with study participants who did not have pecans during an 8-week period, […]
Vitamin D and Disease Prevention: Worth Another Look? — Incidence of autoimmune disease decreased by 25-30% with dietary supplements by Nancy Walsh, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today November 8, 2021 The use of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was associated with a decreased likelihood of autoimmune disease in an ancillary analysis of a large […]
ScienceDaily Top Health | November 5, 2021 Many of the processes that keep us alive also put us at risk. The energy-producing chemical reactions in our cells, for example, also produce free radicals — unstable molecules that steal electrons from other molecules. When generated in surplus, free radicals can cause collateral damage, potentially triggering malfunctions […]
Newswise: Children’s Health | October 29, 2021 It’s no secret that vitamin D is critical to balancing many areas of health. But from pediatric broken bones to cluster headaches, physicians and scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) are still learning just how powerful the so-called “sunshine vitamin” is. […]
Yuan S, Larsson SC American Journal of Kidney Diseases | October 27, 2021 A reduction in kidney stones may be conferred by higher coffee and caffeine intake. Observational studies have shown a lower risk of kidney stones in relation to coffee and caffeine intake. The causal nature of these associations was tested via this Mendelian […]
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | October 27, 2021 A team of researchers from The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, the Southwest Research Institute and the Chan School of Public Health, has found phthalates in a wide variety of fast foods. In their paper published in Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, […]
MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events | October 27, 2021 In a paper published recently in Pharmacological Reviews, Emory University School of Medicine researchers outlined the impact of inflammation on motivation as it relates to depression. The researchers propose that low grade inflammation affects brain chemicals and brain circuits that regulate motivation, ultimately leading to motivational deficits and […]
— In patients with BMI over 25, nearly 50% reduced use of acid blockers or stopped altogether by Zaina Hamza, Staff Writer, MedPage Today October 26, 2021 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients who were overweight were able to limit the need for acid-blocking medications and shed pounds when they enrolled in a multidisciplinary weight management […]
— The carbohydrate-insulin model of obesity offers a new way to conceptualize energy balance by David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD October 18, 2021 The First Law of Thermodynamics, formulated in the 1800s, says that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. For the human body, this principle of physics means that if you consume more […]
October 11, 2021 Summary: Regular consumption of mushrooms may reduce a person’s risk of developing depression, a new study reports. Source: Penn State Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person’s […]
— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]
— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]
— Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today June 30, 2021 A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. […]
MDLinx by Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | June 17, 2021 Compromised immune systems can put people at greater risk of various diseases—including viral infections. One emerging area of research is the use of functional foods to beef up the immune system. Functional foods facilitate the immune system’s capability to guard against and control pathogenic viral infections, […]
June 16, 2021 The American Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE While eggs provide a rich source of nutrients, their considerable cholesterol content has lead to the hypothesis that increased egg consumption could put individuals at risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes. This hypothesis has been controversial, with different guidelines taking diverging approaches to egg intake, and […]