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07/27/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Breakthrough: This fermented Japanese superfood can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infections, researchers find
Natto, a fermented soybean dish typically served for breakfast in Japan, can inhibit the ability of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — to infect healthy cells, according to a study by Japanese researchers. Published Tuesday, July 13, in the journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, the study showed that unheated natto extract degraded the […]
01/20/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Identifying the compound responsible for the antidiabetic properties of Momordica charantia (bitter melon)
Researchers from France and Congo investigated the active components of Momordica charantia, also known as bitter melon, and evaluate the antidiabetic properties of its ethanol extract. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. The aerial parts of M. charantia are widely used in Traditional Congolese Medicine because of their beneficial properties. […]
11/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Study reveals vitamin C is key for stroke prevention and promoting heart health
Strokes are some of the most common medical conditions in the United States. So common, in fact, that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke every year. Of these cases, 610,000 are classified as first or new strokes, while 185,000 — or […]
11/25/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Dairy products can increase the risk of cancer, but these plant-based diets can REDUCE it
A study published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association shows that dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer but plant-based diets may decrease that risk. Mayo Clinic researchers based their findings on previous studies that examined the link between certain diets and prostate cancer risk. “Our review highlighted a cause for concern with […]
10/08/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to stay healthy during coronavirus lockdowns
The extended Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns have changed the routines of regular Americans. Many now sleep in and wake up in the afternoon instead of waking up early and preparing to go to work, thanks to the remote work setups and lockdowns meant to slow the spread of the disease. This change in routine, however, negatively affects […]
10/30/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
The antifungal properties of coconut oil extend even to opportunistic pathogens: Study
Coconut is a popular health-promoting and versatile medicinal food that provides a variety of benefits, including boosting heart health, reducing stress, and preventing brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Now, recent research suggests that coconut, specifically coconut oil, has antifungal properties as well. A study published in the American Society of Microbiology’s journal mSphere found that coconut oil […]
09/16/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Fennel-loaded chitosan particles found to be an anthelmintic against Schistosoma mansoni
In this study, researchers from Benha University in Egypt assessed the therapeutic effect of chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Nigella sativa (NSLCN) and the structural changes they induce in parasitic worms in vitro. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Nanoparticles are commonly used as drug carriers because they can modulate […]
09/03/2019
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By Lance D Johanson
Seaweed forests hold key to overcoming antibiotic resistance, says study
One of the greatest challenges facing modern medicine today is antibiotic resistance. Almost a century since Penicillin was first discovered in strains of mold, medical science has isolated thousands of defensive, antibiotic compounds from microbes. These bio-active microbial metabolites have been mass produced as antibiotics to help humans fight infections. Because the human microbiome depends […]
06/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Consuming dairy foods, red meat and processed meat at key life stages has varying health implications, according to study
Different life stages can be linked to different nutritional and dietary challenges. For instance, in the U.K., there is reduced consumption of milk and red meat observed in both teenage girls and young women. This decrease may be due to them considering both as fattening; but the consequence of this insufficient consumption is a deficiency in key […]
05/09/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Turmeric is a better and safer way to treat spinal cord injury than conventional drugs
Patients afflicted with spinal cord injuries (SCI) can finally have an alternative means of relieving their chronic pain without resorting to surgery or pharmaceutical drugs. Instead of undergoing an expensive operation or taking toxic corticosteroids, they can get effective pain relief from curcumin, the primary bioactive compound of the popular Indian spice turmeric. Researchers from the medical centers of […]
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