Abstracts & Commentary

One more argument for encouraging movement: Exercising may lower the risk of depression even in those with a genetic risk for it.

Although conventional belief is that you need to walk 10,000 steps a day to see health benefits from walking, a recent study found that a more modest 4,400 steps daily can substantially reduce mortality rates.

Nutritional supplements may positively affect telomere length and aging, according to a recent intervention study.

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, ground Nigella sativa seeds reduced the number of renal liths in the treatment group compared to the placebo group.

A recent study sought to determine whether eradication of H pylori or certain supplements would affect gastric cancer incidence or mortality over a period of just over 2 decades.

Does injury to the heart release chemicals that make people feel depressed, or does depression release chemicals that promote heart injury? Or is it a two-way street?

This prospective, randomized clinical trial compared the tolerability and efficacy of diets designed to treat Crohn’s disease.

Naturally sourced products helped test subjects eliminate harmful chemicals associated with cigarette smoking and induced changes in blood contents that suggest a protective effect on the kidneys and liver.

Drugs intended to treat depression symptoms in the elderly may have adverse psychological and non-psychological effects. Alternative naturopathic treatments may be beneficial in this population.

A review of the research on the heart health reasons for eating breakfast—and the importance of timing it right.