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- Children who sleep less at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, study says A study conducted at St. George’s University of London found that children who slept on average one hour less a night had a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This included the risk…
- Study shows a mixture of good bacteria can reduce sepsis in infants Research from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health has discovered that a specific mixture of good bacteria in the body can reduce sepsis in infants. For the study, newborns in…
- Can eating walnuts help to control your hunger cravings? In a brain imaging study conducted at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, researchers were able to prove that eating walnuts activates the area of the brain that regulates hunger and cravings. When study participants…
- Is concussion associated with abnormal menstrual patterns in young women? An article published by JAMA Pediatrics suggests that concussion is associated with the increased risk of abnormal menstrual bleeding patterns. The study, which looked at 130 girls and young women, was conducted by Anthony…
- Does acupuncture belong in the emergency room? A new study suggests that acupuncture could be an alternative to pain relievers for some patients in emergency rooms. The research, which came out of the world's largest randomized controlled trial on this subject,…
- Could traditional Chinese medicine prevent heart disease? According to a new paper, traditional Chinese medicine may be very effective in the prevention of heart disease. Researchers note that it could be used as a complement or even an alternative to traditional…
- Amino acids could play key role in cancer prevention A new study published in Nature reveals that certain amino acids—known as the “building blocks” of protein—may contribute to tumor growth and survival. Researchers at the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute and the University…
- Homeopathy’s implications in Parkinson’s Disease Industry experts suggest that homeopathic remedies could be a holistic treatment option for those with Parkinson's Disease. According to Dr. Shreepad Khedekar, MD, a holistic remedy known as Conium could aid in the management…
- Overweight children may not benefit from good fats: study New research suggests that body weight plays a significant role in how much benefit children get from consuming good fats. The study, conducted by Ohio State University, highlights the need for weight-appropriate dosing of…
- Can probiotics reverse depression? According to researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, probiotics could be a potential treatment for depression. The study looked at the effects of stress on mice, noting a significant loss of…