Iron Deficiency More Prevalent in Teens and Young Women Than Previously Thought
According to a research letter published in JAMA, as many as four in every 10 teen girls and young women may have dangerously low iron levels.
Jerry Shaver
Propolis May Boost Immunity and Combat Premature Aging in HIV Patients
A study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy shows that 500 mg per day of bee propolis can help mitigate some of the symptoms of HIV infection.
Exercise Can Counteract Genetic Risk of Disease
New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that exercise can help prevent type 2 diabetes even in people at high genetic risk of the disease.
Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Australian researchers, writing in The BMJ, found that people who took vitamin D supplements had a lower risk of cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and stroke.
Ginger for Pain Relief: 5 Supporting Studies
One of the most widely known and respected herbal remedies, ginger has been a go-to for pain relief for thousands of years.
Sea Cucumbers May Help Prevent Diabetes
A new study in the International Journal of Food Science & Technology showed that dried sea cucumber inhibited a compound associated with increased risk of diabetes.
Mother’s Exposure to “Forever Chemicals” During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Childhood Obesity
A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives shows that the children of women who are exposed to PFAS while they’re pregnant are more likely to be obese.
White Willow Bark for Pain: 2 Supporting Studies
Extracts of the bark of trees from the genus Salix, more commonly known as willow, have been used to treat pain and inflammation for thousands of years. From the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece down through the centuries in China and Europe to today’s health food stores, it hasRead
Ketogenic Diet Beats DASH Diet for Controlling Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine, a very low-carb diet led to better outcomes than the DASH diet in people with obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
Antibiotic Resistance More Widespread Than Previously Thought
A team of Swedish researchers, publishing in the journal Microbiome, has discovered that the genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics are much more prevalent than was previously known.
