Science Update (13)
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In a recent study published last month in Microbiome Cornell researchers have identified biomarkers of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in gut bacteria as well as inflammatory microbial agents in the blood.
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There was an interesting article published last week in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition regarding heavy exercise induced intestinal permeability in athletes. When one thinks of nutritional supplements for athletes they usually think of nutrients that increase or enhance energy and sports
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According to a new study published earlier this week in Scientific Reports researchers indicate that low amounts of beneficial bacteria or a dysbiosis in the gut microbiome may have a direct association with multiple sclerosis (MS). This is not a new revelation however it is good to see more of this
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Parkinson's disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million Americans each year a figure expected to rise due to aging populations. The main characteristic feature of Parkinson's disease is the progressive destruction of dopamine-producing cells in the substan
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be debilitating causing cramping abdominal pain bloating gas diarrhea and constipation. It can affect and ones work sleep and relationships.
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According to a new study published in Nature a research team from Yale has identified the mechanism in which gut dysbiosis leads to obesity. Scientists have already understood that the gut microbiome is associated with metabolic markers and type II diabetes. However while we may know that obesity is
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 350000 Americans. Symptoms can range from fatigue weakness visual problems to paralysis. According to a new study published last Thursday in Cell Reports research suggests a diet that mimics the effects of fasting may reduce the symptoms of MS. The resear
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by itchy scaly skin plaques. The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown; however more and more evidence suggests that the immune system can be a culprit when it is chronically stimulated causing an overproduction of cytokines which maint
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According to a new study published three days ago in The Journal of the American Medical Association researchers found the damage of the esophagus in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to be cytokine-mediated due to inflammation and not caused directly by the acid in the stomach.
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According to a study published in this months Journal of Athletic Training athletes who wait to report a concussion may experience prolonged recovery times. Researchers determined that athletes who delay post-concussion treatment missed close to one more week of activity than those who received imme
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According to a new study published in the journal Molecular Cancer Therapeutics researchers demonstrate that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) helps reduce renal cell carcinoma invasiveness growth rate and blood vessel growth when combined with the anti-cancer therapy regorafenib.