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New Study Explores How Probiotics Could Influence US Healthcare Costs
A new economic modeling study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology last month explored how probiotics can be used to reduce healthcare costs while “instilling a spirit of proactivity for healthcare providers”. Acute respiratory tract infections (RTI), pose a heavy burden on the US healthcare system and society at large. The study took the form of…
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Amazonian Tribe Study Shows an Evolution of the Microbiota
A study presented in the journal Science Advances revealed key information on how the human gut microbiome is changing over time, which also influences our immune response.
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New Study Highlights Protective Effects of Zinc
The connection between zinc deficiency and susceptibility to bacterial infection has long been known, but the exact mechanisms by which zinc provides protection remained elusive. That was until Professor Christopher McDevitt of the University of Melbourne led a research study that uncovered the link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae. The study…
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Scientists Pinpoint the Precise Mechanism That Decides the Fate of T Cells
A revealing study led by Hongbo Chi, Ph.D of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis has isolated a protein complex that impacts the normal development of T cells. Mounting evidence shows that the metabolism plays a key role in the development of the immune system. However, this study established the exact protein complex that…
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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Changes in Teen’s Brain Activity
A new study using advanced brain imaging is one of the first to reveal how exposure to organophosphate pesticides (OPs) changes the brain. Over 800 million pounds of pesticide active ingredients are applied in the USA each year, and OPs are the most common type of insecticides among them. The predominant route of exposure to…
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Current Advice about Eating Fish
The FDA and EPA have published advice on eating fish, a protein-rich food recommended for everyone, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, women planning to conceive, and children who are 2 years and older. This resource states that eating fish may also offer heart health benefits and lower the risk of obesity. FDA seafood recommendations are…
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Breakthrough Microbiome Study Links Gut Health with Autism
A study published in Nature revealed that improving the gut microbiota could be a potential target in addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While it is known that the gut microbiota impacts health in many ways, it seems that modulating gut bacteria may also help to mitigate autism symptoms.
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New Paper Reveals Three Finite Vascular Responses that Cause Cardiovascular Disease
New research by Mark C. Houston, MD, MS, MSc, FACP, FAHA, FASH, FACN, FAARM, DABC, Director of the Hypertension Institute and Vascular Biology, provided a comprehensive, logical and in-depth approach to the treatment of heart disease. He stated “Approximately 80% of coronary heart disease (CHD) can be prevented by optimal nutrition, optimal exercise, optimal weight…
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Can You Sleep Extra Hours on the Weekend to Repay Your Sleep Debt?
Sleeping more on the weekend to recover from sleep lost during a busy workweek is very common. Yet, recent study findings suggest that sleeping more on the weekend is not an effective strategy, and still leads to metabolic dysregulation and a higher risk of metabolic problems such as obesity and diabetes. The study examined the…
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Newly Discovered Metronome Neuron Cells
A recent study carried out by Brown University neuroscientists discovered new metronome neuron cells in the brain. This exciting discovery may shed light on the brain’s long-hypothesized internal clock and possible methods to increase sensitivity in the brain. The metronome neuron cells oscillate at approximately 40 cycles per second, which makes them “gamma waves” or…