Loss Of Certain Gut Bacteria May Lead To Diabetes As We Age!

Losing one variety of gut bacteria may lead to type 2 diabetes as people age.

Old mice have less Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria than young mice do, researchers report November 14 in Science Translational Medicine. That loss triggers inflammation, which eventually leads cells to ignore signals from the hormone insulin. Such disregard for insulin’s message to take in glucose is known as insulin resistance and is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes. Read more...

Gut bacteria may guard against diabetes that comes with aging .Old mice lose one type of friendly microbe, triggering a hallmark of the disease . Tina Hesman Saey . Science News. November 19,2018.

Study: Strawberries Lower Inflammatory Marker And Reduces Pain!

Strawberries lowered inflammatory markers and reduced pain in a new study. Read more. 

Strawberries decrease circulating levels of tumor necrosis factor and lipid peroxides in obese adults with knee osteoarthritis.

Basu A¹, Kurien BT², Tran H³, Byrd B³, Maher J³, Schell J⁴, Masek E¹, Barrett JR⁵, Lyons TJ⁶, Betts NM⁴, Hal Scofield R².

Study: Probiotics May Protect Bone Health!

Osteoporosis predominantly affects older adults, but bone loss can start at as early as age 40. Recently, scientists have found that probiotics might be a safe and effective tool to help fight bone loss. Read more...

Osteoporosis: Could probiotics protect bone health? Monica Beyer. Medical News Today. 11/18/2018.

Endometriosis And Oral Contraceptives Linked To Asthma!

The evidence linking sex hormones and asthma continues to grow, thanks to research funded by a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for Joe Zein, MD, staff in the Respiratory Institute. His latest research, presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference, shows that oral contraceptive use and endometriosis are associated with a higher risk of lifetime asthma in women of reproductive age. Read more...

Endometriosis and Oral Contraceptive Use Linked to Higher Asthma Risk. Consult QD. 

Depression Medications May Treat Dementia!

People with a diagnosis of dementia can also face depression. For this reason, they may end up taking antidepressant drugs. Now, a study has found that these drugs may be able to treat not just depression, but dementia itself. Read more...

Antidepressants could stave off dementia. Maria Cohut. Medical News Today. 
Published Monday 15 October 2018

Inhibiting One Protein Gets Rid Of Brain Toxic Clumps In Parkinson's!

A defining feature of Parkinson's disease is the clumps of alpha-synuclein protein that accumulate in the brain's motor control area, destroying dopamine-producing neurons. Natural processes can't clear these clusters, known as Lewy bodies, and no one has demonstrated how to stop the build up as well as breakdown of the clumps—until perhaps now. Read more...

Researchers find inhibiting one protein destroys toxic clumps seen in Parkinson's disease.
November 14, 2018, Georgetown University Medical Center

Weight Loss Can "Fix" Diabetes In Some People!

"In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not make enough insulin, which is the hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. Until recently, it was believed that diabetes lasts for life, but a new trial suggested that weight loss can send diabetes into remission. Researchers may now have learned why this happens." Read more...

How does weight loss 'fix' type 2 diabetes? Maria Cohut. Medical News Today. Published Thursday 2 August 2018

Insufficient Sleep In Children Causes Several Bad Behaviors And Poor Health!

A new study conducted among more than 177,000 students suggests that insufficient sleep duration is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle profile among children and adolescents. Read more...

Insufficient sleep in children is associated with poor diet, obesity and more screen time.
November 13, 2018, American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Chances Of Parkinson's And Alzheimer's!

Approximately 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year.

A new study out of the Krembil Brain Institute, part of the Krembil Research Institute, suggests there could be more to that morning jolt of goodness than a boost in energy and attention. Drinking coffee may also protect you against developing both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Read more...

Drinking coffee may reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's. Medical Xpress.
November 5, 2018, University Health Network

Mediterranean Diet Improves Cardiovascular Markers.

A Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods improves markers of cardiovascular risk: results from the MedDairy randomized controlled trial.


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30351388

Autism And Zinc Deficiency Early In Life Link Researcher's Say!

The emergence of autism in children has not only been linked to genes encoding synaptic proteins—among others—but also environmental insults such as zinc deficiency. Although it is unclear whether zinc deficiency contributes to autism, scientists have now defined in detail a possible mechanistic link. Their research shows how zinc shapes the connections or 'synapses' between brain cells that form during early development, via a complex molecular machinery encoded by autism risk genes. Read more...

Autism is associated with zinc deficiency in early development—now a study links the two. Medical Xpress.
November 9, 2018, Frontiers

Researchers Find A Path To Depression In The Brain!

Scientists may have caught a glimpse of what sadness looks like in the brain.

A study of 21 people found that for most, feeling down was associated with greater communication between brain areas involved in emotion and memory, a team from the University of California, San Francisco reported Thursday in the journal Cell.Read more..

Researchers Uncover A Circuit For Sadness In The Human Brain. NPR. November 8, 2018

Particulate Matter In Air Pollution Linked To Autism!

When it comes to figuring out the environmental causes of developmental problems in kids, the landscape is tricky. But a new study has found that exposure to certain types of air pollution early in childhood can significantly raise the risk of developing symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).Read more.

Poor Air Quality Is Actually Linked to Autism, New Study Shows. MIKE MCRAE. ScienceAlert.com 7 NOV 2018

Plant-Based Pigment Shows Positive Benefits For Cardiovascular Health!

"According to new evidence, anthocyanin — a pigment present in a variety of fruits and vegetables — could help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease when ingested in high quantities." Read more,,,

A natural pigment can help decrease cardiovascular risk. Maria Cohut. Medical News Today. 11/7/2018.

Plant-Based Diet Lowers Risk Of Type-2 Diabetes!

"Consuming a plant-based diet—especially one rich in high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes—is linked with substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health." Read more...

Healthy plant-based diet linked with substantially lower type 2 diabetes risk. Harvard School of Public Health. June 14, 2016.

Cutting Red Meat Out Of Diet Improves Glucose Control In Diabetes!

"The potential benefits of eating a plant-based diet have expanded once again. A new paper concludes that, for people with diabetes, cutting out animal products improves glucose control and well-being in addition to boosting weight loss." Read more...

How to control diabetes: Reduce meat intake .By Tim Newman. Medical News Today. October 31, 2018.

Researchers Have Found New Brain Region Responsible For Suppressing Fear!

"A study conducted at Texas A&M University has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear, a discovery that holds potential for clinical interventions in patients with psychiatric diseases such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The article was published in Nature Communications on Oct. 30. " Read more...

Team identifies new brain region that suppresses fear . October 30, 2018 by Elena Watts, Texas A&M University

Some Experts Believe That Probiotics May Be Harmful To Some People!

"As the popularity of probiotics grows, scientists are turning more of their attention to these tiny particles. With the spotlight intensifying, some researchers suspect that their impact may not be beneficial for everyone." Read more...

Probiotics: When good bacteria turn bad. Tim Newman. Medical News Today. Published Monday 29 October 2018

Prenatal Exposure To Toxin Found In Personal Care Products Can Cause Language Delay!

"Early prenatal exposure to phthalates — the synthetic chemicals commonly found in household items and personal care products — has been tied to language delays in children, new research shows." Read more...

Common Household Chemicals Tied to Language Delays in Kids. Michael Vlessides. Medscape.  Disclosures .October 29, 2018

Cannabis Withdrawal Can Be Disabling!

"Authorities are legalizing cannabis, particularly for medicinal use, in an increasing number of states. Many people stand by its alleged benefits, but new research warns that frequent use may lead to the "disabling" symptoms of cannabis withdrawal syndrome." Read more...

Cannabis withdrawal can be 'highly disabling'. Published Wednesday 24 October 2018
By Maria Cohut Medical News Today.

Antibiotics Avoidable Trigger For Bowel Disease!

"Scientists at The University of Manchester have shown for the first time how antibiotics can predispose the gut to avoidable infections that trigger bowel disease in mice." Read more...

Antibiotics are 'avoidable trigger' for bowel disease. Medical Xpress.
October 25, 2018, University of Manchester

Lavender Really Does Help Relieve Anxiety!

"Traditional folk medicine maintains that the smell of some plants can calm the nerves. Now, new research is suggesting that one fragrant compound present in lavender can lessen anxiety by stimulating the nose to pass signals to the brain." Read more...

Does lavender really help with anxiety? By Catharine Paddock PhD . Medical News Today. October 23, 2018.

Exposure to Lead Can Cause High Blood Pressure!

"The accumulation of lead in the tibia was associated with resistant hypertension, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. " Read more...

Lead exposure may be risk factor for resistant hypertension
Park SK, et al. J Am Heart Assoc. 2018;doi:10.1161/JAHA.118.010014.
October 24, 2018

Yoga And CBT Help Smoking Cessation Efforts!

"Use of yoga, along with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), may help improve smoking cessation efforts, new research suggests." Read more...

Yoga May Aid Smoking Cessation Efforts . Medscape. Deborah Brauser. October 22, 2018

The Flu Shot Can Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Immune Response!

"A high-dose flu vaccine that is currently used for elderly patients can significantly boost the immune response of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, new data show." Read more...

High-Dose Flu Vaccine Boosts Immune Response in RA Patients. Medscape. Marcia Frellick.
October 22, 2018

New Drug May Reduce Brain Cell Death In Alzheimer's Disease!

"One of the hallmark traits of Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating disorder marked by memory deficits and general cognitive decline, is the accumulation in the brain of a protein called b-amyloid. These proteins form "plaques" and bind to unique proteins on the surface of brain cells called receptors, causing widespread cell death. "

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Researchers discover drug that could combat brain cell death in those with Alzheimer's disease.
October 23, 2018 by Melinda Smith, University of California, Los Angeles .
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Researchers Have Come Up With A Way To Combat Antibiotic Resistance!

"Scientists have developed a potential solution to the rising global antibiotic resistance crisis. It lies in rendering bacteria ineffective without killing them, which relieves the selective pressure that drives the growth of resistant strains." Read more...

Antibiotic resistance: Breakthrough study offers solution.  Catharine Paddock PhD . Medical News Today. October 19, 2018.

Good Oral Health Improves High Blood Pressure Therapy!

"People with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension. " Read more...

Poor oral health linked to higher blood pressure, worse blood pressure control. Medical Xpress..
October 22, 2018, American Heart Association

Eating Organic Lowers Risk Of Getting Cancer!

"You can protect yourself from cancer by eating organic, a new study suggests. Those who frequently eat organic foods lowered their overall risk of developing cancer, a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine finds. Specifically, those who primarily eat organic foods were more likely to ward off non-Hodgkin lymphoma and postmenopausal breast cancer compared to those who rarely or never ate organic foods. " Read more...

You can cut your cancer risk by eating organic, a new study says. By Susan Scutti, CNN.
Updated 11:00 AM ET, Mon October 22, 2018

Researchers Have Come Up With A Drug Cocktail That Lengthens Lifespan!

"A team of researchers led by Principal Investigator Dr. Jan Gruber from Yale-NUS College has discovered a combination of pharmaceutical drugs that not only increases healthy lifespan in the microscopic worm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), but also delays the rate of ageing in them, a finding that could someday mean longer, healthier lives for humans. " Read more....

Researchers discover drug cocktail that increases lifespan. Medical Xpress.
October 22, 2018, Yale-NUS College

Cannabis Relieves Symptoms Of Crohn's Disease!

"Treatment with cannabis can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life in individuals with Crohn's disease even though it has no impact on gut inflammation, according to new research presented at a conference recently." Read more...

Cannabis relieves symptoms in Crohn's disease. Medical News Today. Catharine Paddock PhD . October 22, 2018.

Mounting Evidence That There Is A Link Between Herpes Virus And Alzheimer's Disease!

"Mounting research is helping to cement a proposed link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease (AD)." Read more...

More Evidence Herpes Virus Strongly Tied to Alzheimer's . Pauline Anderson. Medscape.
October 19, 2018

A Tree Compound Helps Destroy Pancreatic Cancer Tumors!

"A new study, published in the Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research, finds that a synthetic analog of a compound found in a rare Chinese tree can be used to tackle treatment-resistant pancreatic cancer." Read more...

Pancreatic cancer: Chinese tree compound helps destroy tumors. By Ana Sandoiu. Medical News Today. October 22, 2018.

Controlling Microglia Activity May Benefit Those With Neurodegenerative Disease!

"A group of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators is proposing that targeting immune checkpoints—molecules that regulate the activity of the immune system—in immune cells called microglia could reduce the inflammatory aspects of important neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)." Read more...

Regulating microglial activity may reduce inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases.
October 17, 2018, Massachusetts General Hospital

Breathing Can Regulate Memory And Fear Responses!

"A new study reports the rhythm of your breathing can influence neural activity that enhances memory recall and emotional judgement." Read more...

Rhythm of Breathing Affects Memory and Fear. Neuroscience NewsDecember 7, 2016

Compound In Chili Peppers Reduces Depression Symptoms!

"A substance found in chili peppers reduces depressive symptoms in a rodent model of depression, according to research published in Physiology & Behavior. The study examined the effects of capsaicin, which is responsible for the spicy and pungent flavor of chilis. " Read more...

Capsaicin from chili peppers found to produce antidepressant-like effects in rats. PsychPost.com.
By Eric W. Dolan October 14, 2018

Sexual Assault Is Linked To Infertility!

"Many women who have served in the Armed Forces in the United States have experienced sexual assault, and those victims of assault are more likely to be infertile, a cross-sectional study of infertility in veterans shows." Read more...

Infertility Linked to Sexual Abuse. Medscape. Fran Lowry. October 17, 2018

Researchers Are Turning To The Gut Biome For Answers In Multiple Sclerosis!

"Multiple sclerosis affects millions of people worldwide, though its underlying causes, and the physiological factors that trigger it remain unclear. Recently, however, researchers are looking to the human gut microbiota for answers." Read more...

MS: Gut bacteria may trigger harmful mechanism. Maria Cohut. Medical News Today. October 18, 2018.

Prenatal Exposure Increases Risk For AHDH In Children!

"Prenatal exposure to higher levels of fluoride not only impairs cognitive development but also significantly increases the incidence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, new research shows." Read more...

Prenatal Fluoride Exposure Linked to ADHD in Kids. George W. Citroner . Medscape. October 18, 2018

New Hope For Triple Negative Breast Cancer!

"There is new hope for people with an aggressive type of breast cancer, as an immunotherapy trial shows for the first time that lives can be extended in people with triple-negative breast cancer." Read more...

First immunotherapy success for triple-negative breast cancer. Medical Xpress.
October 21, 2018, Queen Mary, University of London

 

Exercise May Clean Up Brain Junk From Alzheimer's Disease!

"For the 50 million individuals worldwide ailing from Alzheimer’s disease, the announcements by pharmaceutical giants earlier this year that they will end research on therapeutics were devastating. The news is even more devastating considering projections that 100 million more people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease across the globe by 2050, all potentially without a medical means to better their quality of life." Read more...

How Exercise Might “Clean” the Alzheimer’s Brain. Scientific American. By Jonathan D. Grinstein on October 16, 2018

Adding Refined Fiber To The Diet May Be Detrimental!

"Adding highly refined fiber to processed foods could have negative effects on human health, such as promoting liver cancer, according to a new study by researchers at Georgia State University and the University of Toledo. " Read more...

Adding refined fiber to processed food could have negative health effects. Medical Xpress.
October 19, 2018 by Latina Emerson, Georgia State University

More Autism Genes Identified!

"Another 34 genes have been linked with autism spectrum disorder, according to a presentation yesterday (October 16) at the American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting in San Diego." Read more...

More Autism Genes Identified. Ashley Yeager. The Scientist. October 18, 2018. 

There Is A Link Between The Brain, Obesity, and Mental Performance!

"Clinicians should consider how the way we think can make us vulnerable to obesity, and how obesity is genetically intertwined with brain structure and mental performance, according to new research." Read more...

The link between obesity, the brain, and genetics. Medical Xpress.
August 28, 2018, McGill University

Good Memory Depends On The Health Of Your Gut!

"Researchers have been conducting studies to determine how gut health and problems affect the body. Individuals who want to improve their memory may take into account taking better care of their gut." Read more...

Research Now Shows Gut Health Influences Good Memory. Melissa Scott Newswire. October 17, 2018

Eat More Seafood For Longer And Healthier Living!

"In our increasingly aging society, it is worth asking: what can we do to ensure that we don't just live longer lives, but also healthier ones? New research suggests one possible answer — eat more seafood!" Read more...

Seafood rich in omega-3 may promote healthy aging. Ana Sandoiu. Medical News Today. 10/18/2018. 

A Mixture of Antibiotics and Probiotics Kills Bacteria-Resistant Infections!

In the fight against drug-resistant bacteria, MIT researchers have enlisted the help of beneficial bacteria known as probiotics.



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Probiotics and antibiotics create a killer combination. October 17, 2018, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Nutrition Has Bigger Impact On Bone Strength Than Exercise!

"One question that scientists and fitness experts alike would love to answer is whether exercise or nutrition has a bigger positive impact on bone strength. " Read article...

Nutrition has a greater impact on bone strength than exercise. Medical Xpress. October 17, 2018, University of Michigan

Antidepressants May Stave Off Dementia!

"People with a diagnosis of dementia can also face depression. For this reason, they may end up taking antidepressant drugs. Now, a study has found that these drugs may be able to treat not just depression, but dementia itself." Read article...

Antidepressants could stave off dementia. Maria Cohut. Medical News Today. October 15, 2018.

Stomach Reflux Medications May Alter Gut Biome!

"Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly used medications for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, but are often taken for far longer periods of time than they are FDA-approved for and sometimes at higher doses. To assess this trend, Cleveland Clinic researchers were invited by Nutrition in Clinical Practice to review the literature on the proper use of PPIs and potential side effects, including emerging effects on the gut microbiome. " Read article...

Long-term Use of PPIs Has Consequences for Gut Microbiome. Consult QD. September 19, 2018.

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Dark Chocolate May Improve Vision!

"A new benefit of dark chocolate could be in sight — literally. One preliminary study suggests that indulging in this tasty treat could improve vision." Read article...

Dark chocolate may boost vision. Honor Whiteman. Medical News Today. April 29, 2018.

Enzyme In Fat Tissue May Be A Significant Cause Of Diabetes!

"A new study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, challenges the current understanding of what causes diabetes. The findings may lead to new therapies." Read more...

Diabetes: Surprising new role of fat revealed. Ana Sandoiu. Medical News Today. October 16, 2018.

Most Diets Are Deficient In What One Researcher Calls "Longevity Vitamins"!

"A detailed new review of nutritional science argues that most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that play previously unrecognized roles in promoting longevity and in staving off chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and, potentially, neurodegeneration. " 

Adequate consumption of 'longevity' vitamins could prolong healthy aging, nutrition scientist says. MedicalXpress.com .October 16, 2018.  Jason Alvarez, University of California, San Francisco

Coffee May Be Good For Your Heart!

"Let’s be honest—who doesn’t enjoy a cup of coffee (or two) in the morning, afternoon, or somewhere in between? Each day, Americans drink more than 400 million cups of coffee, and for regular coffee drinkers, kicking the habit can be tough. But according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, we shouldn’t feel guilty about our coffee drinking habits as it may help protect our hearts." Read more..

Coffee and Heart Health. Cardiosmart. July 18, 2013.

Biological Basis For Depression, Anxiety And Sleep Disorders Suggested!

"UC San Francisco researchers, in collaboration with the unique Brazilian Biobank for Aging Studies (BBAS) at the University of São Paulo, have shown that the earliest stages of the brain degeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are linked to neuropsychiatric symptoms including anxiety, depression, loss of appetite, and sleep disturbances. " Read more...

Study suggests biological basis for depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances in older adults .
October 15, 2018 by Nicholas Weiler, University of California, San Francisco

Study: Omega-3 Can Help Reduce Anxiety!

"A recently published meta-analysis concludes that omega-3 oil supplements might reduce symptoms of anxiety for some people." Read more...

Could omega-3 supplements help reduce anxiety? Tim Newman. Medical News Today. October 15, 2018.