Kim Stewart
Plant Compound Shows Early Promise for Targeting Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
The natural plant compound sanguinarine could be a promising tool for targeting triple-negative breast cancer cells, according to a new cell study. The researchers also found that breast cancer cells derived from people with African American ancestry were more sensitive to sanguinarine than those of European origin. “Triple negative breastRead
Infant Gut Microbiome Colonizes only During and After Birth, Not Before, says Collaborative Study
It is well known that each person’s gut bacteria is vital for digestion and overall health, but when does that infant gut microbiome start? New research led by scientists from McMaster University and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany has found it happens during and after birth, and not before.Read
Herring Roe Oil Improves Severity of Mild Psoriasis + Interview with Study Author
The following is a summary of a human-subject study on herring roe oil with clinical meaningful results for supporting patients with mild psoriasis vulgaris. Following the summary is an interview with study co-author, Hogne Hallaraker, founder and Chief Science Officer of Arctic Bioscience. In recent small but significant human-subject study,Read
Arctic Nutrition Changes Company Name to Arctic Bioscience
The name Arctic Bioscience has been chosen to highlight the company ́s strategic shift from developing and selling dietary supplements to also developing pharmaceuticals, says CEO Ole Arne Eiksund. Arctic to emphasize the geographical origin of the raw material, and Bioscience to convey both the natural state of the productRead
Medical Device that Combines Sound and Electrical Tongue Stimulation Significantly Reduces Tinnitus
In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers show that combining sound and electrical stimulation of the tongue can significantly reduce tinnitus. They also found that therapeutic effects can be sustained for up to 12 months post-treatment. The findings could potentially help millions of people since tinnitus affects aboutRead
New Test Measures Anti-Inflammatory Function of HDL Cholesterol
Assessing levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is already a standard part of formulas used to predict cardiovascular risk. However, a new test that measures the anti-inflammatory function of HDL cholesterol may provide additional information that is independent of the quantity of HDL. If the results are confirmed in broaderRead
Web Based Platform: 14 Different Diseases with Common Metabolic Pathways
In medicine, the terms like remarkable and ground breaking seldom occur. However researchers from Cambridge University and the Institute of Computational Biology, Munich, Germany have done something beneficially remarkable by identifying 14 different diseases with common metabolic pathways and placing the information on an open access webserver. As is wellRead
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s (ACLM) Mental Health Program Earned Certified Lifestyle Medicine Program Designation
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announced that mental well-being program The Lift Project has earned Certified Lifestyle Medicine Program designation. The designation recognizes, supports and encourages adoption of evidence-based health intervention programs that meet rigorous review requirements and standards for offering lifestyle modification for chronic disease treatment andRead
FEMA to Provide Financial Aid for COVID-related Funeral Expenses
In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for COVID-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized March 26, 2021 and FEMA is moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance programRead
Study Finds 55 Never Reported “Mystery” Chemicals in Humans (BONUS: Toxin Educational Videos by Joe Pizzorno, ND)
Scientists at UC San Francisco have detected 109 chemicals in a study of pregnant women, including 55 chemicals never before reported in people and 42 “mystery chemicals,” whose sources and uses are unknown. The research, published in Environmental Science & Technology, notes that the chemicals most likely come from consumerRead
