“We discovered that each of these chemicals damaged hormones that communicate between the gut and the brain,” said Dhruv Sareen, PhD, assistant professor of Biomedical Sciences and director of the […]
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Higher Exposure to Flame Retardants in Pregnant Women Leads to Lower IQ in Children
Researchers at UC San Francisco performed a meta analysis which found a clear connection between a flame retardant commonly found in furniture and household products and lower IQ in children. […]
Resistance training may slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis
“Prior to and following the six-month period, the test subjects had their brains MR-scanned, and the researchers could see that there was a tendency for the brain to shrink less […]
Scientists crack code of chronic fatigue syndrome’s inflammatory underpinnings
“A new study led by Stanford chronic fatigue syndrome expert Jose Montoya, MD, and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has linked chronic fatigue syndrome to variations in […]
Study shows mango consumption has positive impact on inflammatory bowel disease
“Initial results of a study by researchers in the department of nutrition and food science at Texas A&M University in College Station show mango consumption has a positive impact on […]
Lutein, found in leafy greens, may counter cognitive aging
“The study, which included 60 adults aged 25 to 45, found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein — a nutrient found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach […]
Membrane Lipid Replacement for chronic illnesses, aging and cancer
“Clinical trials have shown the benefits of Membrane Lipid Replacement in restoring mitochondrial function and reducing symptoms.”
Study: Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation via cannabinoids
“A new study in animal tissue reveals the cascade of chemical reactions that convert omega-3 fatty acids into cannabinoids that have anti-inflammatory benefits — but without the psychotropic high.”
Toddler brain development: Bacterial clues found in dirty baby diapers
“researchers in the lab of Rebecca Knickmeyer, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, found an association between certain kinds of microbial communities and higher levels of cognitive development later on.”
Fermented red clover extract stops menopausal hot flushes and symptoms
“Fermented Red Clover extract is demonstrated to decrease significantly both the number and severity of daily hot flushes.”