Whey protein supplements aren’t just for gym buffs according to new research from McMaster university. When taken on a regular basis, a combination of these and other ingredients in a ready-to-drink formula have been found to greatly improve the physical strength of a growing cohort: senior citizens. The deterioration of muscle mass and strength that is a...
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Researchers investigate possible link between carnitine deficiency and autism
Researchers are always looking for new clues to the causes of autism, with special emphasis on prevention or treatment. At Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Arthur Beaudet has been following clinical and genetic clues in patients with autism spectrum disorder and experimental results in animal models that have led him to propose that the lack...
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Could sweetener cure Lyme disease? Stevia might work even better than antibiotics to treat the illness, study claims
A common coffee sweetener could be a potential cure for Lyme disease Dr Eva Sapi, a professor and researcher, did tests on the sweetener in 2015 Clinical trials are being conducted by Dr Richard Horowitz to assess its effectiveness in humans Lyme disease is caused by a tick carrying the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria It has...
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Multiple sclerosis sufferer says she was CURED of her symptoms after losing 100 pounds
Marleen Wardalazarr was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in February 2015 She did research and decided to change her lifestyle to help with symptoms Even though she was taking drugs she was still experiencing dizziness, loss of mobility, and lack of ability to swallow food or water The 26-year-old now has lost 100 pounds and said...
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Study Suggests Link Between Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Gain
NEW YORK — Could the no-calorie sweetener you rely on to replace sugar in your diet actually cause weight gain instead of the weight loss you were expecting? The answer may be yes, according to a new study. “People are generally consuming non-nutritive sweeteners believing they are a ‘healthy choice’, but this may not be...
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Vegetable pigment may reduce inflammation in heart disease patients
A new study finds that lutein, a compound that gives egg yolk and some plants their color, can reduce chronic inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart disease. Researchers have recently found that lutein, a compound found in egg yolk, can reduce inflammation levels among patients with heart disease....
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Chances of surviving malaria may be higher when host consumes fewer calories
Malaria parasites sense and adapt to their host’s nutritional status. The chances of surviving a malaria infection may be higher when the host consumes fewer calories, according to new research. A new study shows that the infectious agent responsible for malaria, the Plasmodium parasite, is able to sense its host’s nutritional status and actively adapt through changes in...
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Vitamin D may help to treat sunburn, study suggests
Redness, blistering, and soreness are just three of the dreaded symptoms of sunburn. But according to new research, these symptoms could be reduced with a vitamin resulting from sun exposure: vitamin D. In a pilot study, researchers found that participants who took high doses of vitamin D within an hour of sunburn experienced a reduction in swelling and inflammation....
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5 kilograms of broccoli in a pill slashes diabetics’ blood sugar
Doctors frequently tell us to eat our greens, but soon they could be prescribing broccoli. A powder that contains concentrated extract from the vegetable could prove indispensable to people with type 2 diabetes. The extract reduced blood sugar levels by up to 10 per cent in people with the disease. Type 2 diabetes usually develops around middle...
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Extra virgin olive oil staves off Alzheimer’s, preserves memory, new study shows
Temple University research shows extra-virgin olive oil protects against memory loss, preserves the ability to learn and reduces conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the college’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine found mice with EVOO-enriched diets had better memories and learning abilities compared to the rodents who didn’t eat the oil. The real effect...