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08/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Unnecessary expense: Fish farmers should skip the vaccines, according to study – they appear to be completely ineffective
Vaccines, touted by some to be a means of preventing certain diseases, are not only an added cost but they also are found to be ineffective – at least in fish. In a study, which was published in Scientific Reports, authors revealed that vaccines used in commercial fish farming do nothing to help protect fish from disease. The findings […]
07/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Natural remedy for rheumatoid arthritis found in this traditional Chinese ethnomedicine
Diu Le Bang, an herbal treatment used in folk medicine for relieving swelling and pain, can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers looked at the effects of the medicine in treating mice with adjuvant-induced joint arthritis. […]
07/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Why cardamom should be part of the diet of every diabetic patient
Cardamom – already hailed as the queen of spice – has a lot of things going for it. It’s widely known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer activity, but a proposed randomized control trial (RCT) could very well validate its anti-diabetic properties as well. The proposed clinical trial, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, […]
07/26/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Could hydrotreated vegetable oil be an efficient fuel for automobiles?
A study that appeared in the journal Agronomy Research evaluated the effects of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) when used together with commercial diesel fuel. Led by researchers from the Latvia University of Life and Science Technologies (formerly known as the Latvia University of Agriculture) and the Department of Automotive Engineering in Latvia, the paper looked at how HVO impacted automobile […]
07/23/2018
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By Ralph Flores
New study: Chinese folk medicine displays remarkable anti-arthritis activity
Diu Le Bang, a folk medicine derived from the roots of the nappy tree (Claoxylon indicum Hassk.), has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. In a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers found that Diu Le Bang possessed significant anti-arthritis activity based on models with adjuvant-induced arthritis […]
07/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A brisk walk doesn’t cut it for teenagers: They need vigorous, out-of-breath physical activity to prevent obesity, heart disease
It’s never too soon to start caring about your body. Teenagers, especially, could stand to gain a lot for taking steps to get fit. Still, with the impact of today’s technologies – it’s easier to sit at home and binge-watch television than go out and engage in physical activities. Unfortunately, this has become the norm […]
07/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
More bad news for e-cigarette users: The flavors are just more toxic chemicals, warn scientists
Just because it’s sweet, doesn’t mean it’s better for you. A recently published study discovered that chemicals and liquids used in flavoring e-cigarettes could result in a “significant inflammation” of monocytes, a type of white blood cell in the body. Additionally, the study pointed out that a lot of these compounds are toxic – with cinnamon, vanilla, and buttery […]
07/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Natural solution for damage done by chemo: Omega 3s found to treat wounds from inflamed mucous membranes in cancer patients
Omega-3 fatty acids can be used to treat and prevent oral mucositis in patients undergoing mucotoxic cancer chemotherapy. The double-blind, randomized study, published in the journal Wounds, detailed the effectiveness and route of administration of omega-3 fatty acids in patients receiving chemotherapy in Iranian hospitals. Mucositis is characterized by soreness or swelling in the mouth which can result […]
07/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Cool that cuppa! New study finds five-fold increase in risk of esophageal cancer for drinkers of super-hot beverages
Love a cup of hot tea? Researchers say it’s best to let it cool down before taking a sip. Drinking tea at high temperatures may increase a person’s risk for esophageal cancer, especially if it is coupled with alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. The study, which was published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, utilized […]
07/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Certain bacteria that digest toxic heavy metals transform toxic gold particles into “secondary” gold nuggets
Talk about a silver lining — in this case, a gold one: Researchers have discovered that the bacterium Cupriavidus metallidurans is able to “extract valuable trace elements from a compound of heavy metals without poisoning itself.” In particular, they identified a unique side effect of this process, that is, the formation of metallic gold nanoparticles. The paper, […]
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