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Rectal microbes could make a difference to the effectiveness of HIV vaccines

Microbes living in the rectum could make a difference to the effectiveness of experimental HIV vaccines, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis. The work is published Dec. 11 in the journal mSphere.

13 Dec 2019

Fish oil supplements can improve ‘night vision’, study shows

Fish oil supplements can significantly improve ‘night vision’, according to a new study.

13 Dec 2019

Piglet study shows probiotics and prebiotics work differently in girls and boys

The team from the Universities of Bristol and Reading found that 28-day old piglets produced very different levels of immune cells, antibodies and other immune-associated molecules depending on their sex, contradicting previous evidence suggesting that the difference in immunity begins during puberty.

9 Dec 2019

CDC cautions people to avoid e-cigarette products

Although e-cigarettes have been on the market for years, recent reports of vaping-linked illnesses have brought serious attention to these products.

5 Dec 2019

Eating more protein than recommended dietary allowance may benefit only a few, study shows

While some diets load up on protein and other diets dictate protein sources, it can be hard to know what to consume while managing weight or during weight loss.

3 Dec 2019

Clinical trial data demonstrates safety and efficacy of nasal congestion treatment device

Healthy Humming, LLC is pleased to announce positive topline data from a prospective outcomes study, which assessed the safety and efficacy of the SinuSonic, a nasal congestion treatment device that combines nasal acoustic vibration with oscillating expiratory pressure.

3 Dec 2019

Study: Complementary health approach is recommended by over half of U.S. office-based physicians

A new study has shown that more than half (53.1%) of office-based physicians in the U.S., across specialty areas, recommended at least one complementary health approach (CHA) to their patients during the previous 12 months, with female physicians (63.2%) more likely to recommend a CHA than male physicians (49.3%).

3 Dec 2019

Strong beers that contain gut-friendly bacteria may help fight obesity

Drinking a strong type of beer, particularly a Belgian one, can help combat obesity, promote a good night’s sleep, and may help you live longer, a new study found.

2 Dec 2019

Study reveals exposure of new-born babies in NICU environment to harmful chemicals

A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Granada has warned for the first time of the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) and parabens (PBs) in a wide range of plastic medical devices, fabrics, personal care products (including topical creams), and nutritional supplements in hospital neonatal intensive care units, coming into direct contact with new-born babies.

29 Nov 2019

Only few nutritional supplements provide protection against cardiovascular disease

Store shelves are filled with nutritional supplements that promise to help with everything from joint pain to lowering cholesterol. Despite those claims, only three supplements have been shown to provide some protection against cardiovascular disease.

27 Nov 2019

Piracetam - an unapproved drug, found in brain supplements

The market is flooded by supplements that claim to boost brain power and stave off dementia. Some of these supplements may not be harmless finds a study. These supplements have been found to contain high portions of an unapproved drug called Piracetam. The study titled, “Presence of Piracetam in Cognitive Enhancement Dietary Supplements,” was published this week in the JAMA Internal Medicine.

26 Nov 2019

Validation of new method for studying how different drugs interact in the body

Scientists at Oregon State University may have proven how much people love coffee, tea, chocolate, soda and energy drinks as they validated their new method for studying how different drugs interact in the body.

26 Nov 2019

New survey to explore physicians' perspectives on deprescribing medications for older adults

As you grow older, you're more likely to develop health conditions that require taking multiple medications--some of which you may take for a long time.

25 Nov 2019

FDA-approved drug to prevent organ rejection may slow skin aging

The search for youthfulness typically turns to lotions, supplements, serums and diets, but there may soon be a new option joining the fray.

25 Nov 2019

Omega 3 fish oil supplements may benefit some children with ADHD

A team of researchers from King's College London collaborated with colleagues from China Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan to find that omega-3 fish oil supplements could benefit children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Their work was published in the latest issue of the journal Translational Psychiatry.

20 Nov 2019

Supplements News and Research

Rectal microbes could make a difference to the effectiveness of HIV vaccines

Fish oil supplements can improve ‘night vision’, study shows

Piglet study shows probiotics and prebiotics work differently in girls and boys

CDC cautions people to avoid e-cigarette products

Eating more protein than recommended dietary allowance may benefit only a few, study shows

Clinical trial data demonstrates safety and efficacy of nasal congestion treatment device

Study: Complementary health approach is recommended by over half of U.S. office-based physicians

Strong beers that contain gut-friendly bacteria may help fight obesity

Study reveals exposure of new-born babies in NICU environment to harmful chemicals

Only few nutritional supplements provide protection against cardiovascular disease

Piracetam - an unapproved drug, found in brain supplements

Validation of new method for studying how different drugs interact in the body

New survey to explore physicians' perspectives on deprescribing medications for older adults

FDA-approved drug to prevent organ rejection may slow skin aging

Omega 3 fish oil supplements may benefit some children with ADHD

Six ways physicians can help optimize reproductive health in women with epilepsy

New studies point to benefits of weight-loss surgery for teens with severe obesity

Nutraceuticals could help prevent diabetes

Dementia risk perception vis-a-vis actual action among Americans

New study reveals perception of dementia risk, preventive actions among middle-aged Americans

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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