Abstracts & Commmentary
Khorasan Wheat and Type 2 Diabetes
07-06-2016 Evidence suggests that replacing modern wheat with ancient wheat could have major health benefits, including protective effects for patients with diabetes.
Benefits of Melatonin for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
06-01-2016 New evidence supports the use of melatonin as a safe, low-cost intervention to improve not only sleep quality, but quality of life, in women with breast cancer.
HEPA Air Filters May Improve Cardiovascular Health
06-01-2016 Intervention study links air quality to cardiovascular risk factors. Could a simple indoor filtration system yield significant health benefits?
Do Dietary Phosphates Affect Serum Phosphorus?
06-01-2016 Research supports current evidence regarding the health effects of phosphate and raises questions about product labeling.
Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease
06-01-2016 Recent evidence demonstrates a clear association between proton pump inhibitors and kidney disease.
N-acetylcysteine as Adjunctive Treatment for Schizophrenia
05-04-2016 Study finds N-acetylcysteine improves symptoms of schizophrenia, with an unexpected answer to the question: Is it more effective for early or longstanding illness?
Probiotics for the Prevention of Relapse of Ulcerative Colitis
05-04-2016 Study finds probiotics may be a promising low- to no-risk intervention to achieve remission for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Images of Nature May Improve Recovery From Stress Exposure
05-04-2016 Study finds “green” images have restorative benefits, adding to growing evidence base for the hypothesis that exposure to nature, independent of how it is encountered, can be beneficial for human health and well-being.
Do Dietary Considerations Need Ethnic Context?
05-04-2016 Observational study finds that a diet of seaweeds, vegetables, soy products, and mushrooms is associated with health benefits. Should we reconsider the one-size-fits-all Mediterranean diet?
Ashwagandha Root Extract and Sexual Function in Women
04-06-2016 Pilot study finds ashwagandha root extract improves several parameters related to sexual dysfunction in women.
High Fiber Intake by Adolescent Girls Lowers Breast Cancer Risk in Adulthood
04-06-2016 A large, retrospective cohort study adds to growing body of evidence that fiber intake provides a protective benefit for young women.
High-Protein Breakfasts Especially Important for Adolescents
04-06-2016 A high-protein breakfast benefits all children, but may particularly benefit overweight kids.
Topical Saffron for Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction
04-06-2016 Study suggests that topically applied saffron gel could be a natural, safe, and effective alternative to the current standard treatments for erectile dysfunction.
High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C in Cancer Care
03-16-2016 A new intravenous vitamin C (IVC) clinical trial—and a call for physicians providing IVC to report cases of exceptional responses to help better focus future studies.
Exercise During Cancer Treatment Lessens Fatigue
03-16-2016 Could exercise be even more important than diet and supplements in an integrative cancer treatment plan?
Intake of Fish and Omega 3s and Breast Cancer Survival
03-16-2016 A recent study provides evidence to suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may provide some risk reduction for all causes of mortality in women with a history of breast cancer.
Single Dose Multivitamin Improves Mood
03-02-2016 The surprising results of this study—that giving a multivitamin and mineral supplement caused acute mood improvement in just 1 hour—made us want to dig deeper.
Fructose Restriction Improves Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight Kids
03-02-2016 Not long ago fructose was considered a “healthy” sweetener. This study shines light on just how damaging it really is.