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08/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Infant birth size can be increased with nutrient-rich supplement for women in poor areas
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is crucial for the survival of both mother and child. Malnutrition increases the risks of gestational anemia, hypertension, miscarriages, premature labor, and even maternal mortality. In the same vein, it can cause low birth weight, stunted growth, and life-long consequences in newborns. Maternal malnutrition is a huge problem in poor communities, particularly […]
08/06/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Dreading menopause? Delay it with a healthy diet!
Menopause is a female-exclusive condition associated with hormonal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems, and weight gain. While menopause is often attributed to hormonal changes caused by aging, a recent study conducted by British researchers from the University of Leeds reported a surprising new finding: Menopausal age may be influenced by certain foods. Menopause symptoms […]
07/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Studies link hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with impaired cognitive function, depending on timing of treatments
Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) last year reported some interesting findings about women’s mental health and the influence of hormones on it. According to one study, factors such as age of menstruation, number of children, and menopausal age all affect a woman’s risk of cognitive impairment. Another study reported that pregnancy could […]
07/18/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Research says fasting while pregnant affects baby’s growth rate, increases risk of adult-onset disorders
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is an irreversible complication of pregnancy that results in poor fetal growth. IUGR is caused by maternal food restriction (FR) or malnutrition, but the mechanisms underlying this condition is not fully understood. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research, a team from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of […]
07/09/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
So many teas, so little time: Which ones have the most health benefits?
People have been sipping tea since time immemorial. Although the exact origin of this popular drink can no longer be traced, history credits the Chinese for brewing the first ever pot and for discovering its medicinal value. Today, the habit — or trend — of drinking tea is widespread, even in the West. Avid tea […]
07/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Excessive nighttime urination linked to increased risk for heart disease
Researchers from Kyoto University in Japan investigated possible associations of sleep characteristics – such as sleep fragmentation, disordered breathing, and nocturia – with sleep blood pressure (BP). The results of their study were published in The Journal of Hypertension. Abnormalities in circadian BP variation, particularly an increase in nocturnal BP, are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. These factors […]
07/02/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Formula made using TCM herbs exhibits anticancer effects against metastatic breast cancer
In this study, researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong evaluated the anti-tumor, bone-protective, and immunomodulatory effects of an herbal formula consisting of four herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) against metastatic breast cancer. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. The incidence and mortality of cancer metastasis is high. […]
06/13/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Baicalein found to reduce the viability of ovarian cancer cells and induce autophagy
In this study, researchers from the University of Macau investigated the bioactivity of baicalein (BA) isolated from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis or Chinese skullcap against ovarian cancer cells. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. BA is one of the major bioactive compounds present in the root of Chinese […]
05/31/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Maternal food restriction decreases anti-inflammatory cytokine expression, triggers placental compensatory responses
In this study published in the journal Nutrition Research, a team of researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles investigated the mechanisms underlying intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) using a mouse model. They evaluated key cytokines like interleukin-10 (IL-10), cellular processes related to immunity, and the resulting IUGR phenotype […]
05/07/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exercise can improve heart function in women with breast cancer
A recent study reported that exercise benefits women who are undergoing breast cancer treatment. The study was presented on December 7, 2018 at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, and it was the largest trial to date that measured cardiovascular function in patients before any breast cancer treatment. According to C. Kent Osborne – co-director of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and director […]
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