Research News
- Could gut bacteria play a role in Alzheimer’s disease? A new study out of Sweden’s Lund University has found a possible relationship between gut bacteria and the development of Alzheimer’s. According to researchers, intestinal bacteria can accelerate the development of the disease. Through…
- How should you really be treating gout? Because gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis worldwide, chances are that some of your patients are suffering from it. This ailment is caused by the crystallization of uric acid in the blood, deposits…
- Chinese herb could aid in cancer treatment Researchers out of UCLA have found a Chinese herbal regimen that they believe could treat blood cell deficiency and cancer. The substance, known as TSY-1 (Tianshengyuan-1), increased telomerase activity in normal blood cells but…
- Safe exercise guidelines published for diabetes patients An international team of clinicians and researchers has published a set of exercising guidelines for those with type 1 diabetes. "Regular exercise can help individuals with diabetes to achieve their blood lipid, body composition,…
- Heartburn pills in pregnancy linked to childhood asthma A recent study from the University of Edinburgh found that children born to mothers prescribed medications to treat acid reflux during pregnancy have a higher risk of developing asthma. While there is a potential…
- French Study Prompts Re-evaluation of Titanium Dioxide The French minister of health, Marisol Touraine, and agriculture minister, Stéphane Le Foll, have submitted a request to reassess the safety of white food colouring titanium dioxide which has been approved by the government.…
- Stroke and brain aneurysm research gets $6 million boost Baptist Health has announced that it will expand its research and education efforts for stroke and brain aneurysms thanks to recent charitable donations totaling $6 million—including a $1.1 million gift by a grateful patient.…
- New study explains prevalence of Lyme disease in northern climates A new study reveals why Lyme disease is more common in northern climates than it is in the South. According to the new U.S. Geological Study report, heat and humidity cause Lyme disease-bearing ticks…
- New study seeks to find holistic treatment for celiac disease A new study out of the University of Calgary hopes to improve the quality of life for more than 110,000 Canadians living with celiac disease. The initiative, referred to as MOVE-C (Understanding the Relationship…
- Improve Gut Health and Metabolic Syndrome with Vitamin D A recent study has found that vitamin D deficiency can aid in the progression of metabolic syndrome, with underlying disturbances in gut bacteria. “Based on the study, we believe that keeping vitamin D levels…