By Mae Chan Having another senior moment? The cure may lie in a steaming mug of coffee. Daily consumption of drinks containing caffeine could help in the fight against dementia, a new study has claimed. The study published in The Journals of Gerontology found there…
By Mae Chan A new University of Colorado Boulder study assessing genetic and survey data from 620,000 individuals found that the 18 most highly-studied candidate genes for depression are actually no more associated with it than randomly chosen genes. Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a…
By Mae Chan The timings of our meals effect our ability to lose weight, so the integration of sleep rhythm data would help to build more effective personalised diet guides, experts have said. Recent research has highlighted fundamental changes in our knowledge about the workings…
By Mae Chan The prevalence of metabolic health in adults is ‘alarmingly low,’ in the U.S. even among people who are normal weight, a new study finds. Knowledge about metabolism has been increasing yet something is missing. Perhaps indirect advice on metabolism through old wisdom…
By Mae Chan The timings of our meals affect our ability to lose weight so the integration of sleep rhythm data would help to build more effective personalised diet guides, experts have said. Recent research has highlighted fundamental changes in our knowledge about the workings…
By Mae Chan New research suggests that infant girls fed soy formula are more likely to develop severe menstrual pain as young adults. The finding adds to the growing body of literature that suggests exposure to soy formula during early life may have detrimental effects…
By Mae Chan The most prestigious peer-reviewed journals in the world are having less influence among scientists due to the shift in the ways we deal with scientific query. In an era of fact-checking and “alternative facts,” many people simply choose not to believe research findings and…
By Mae Chan Scientists at UC San Francisco have found a way to screen people’s blood for hundreds of chemicals at once, a method that will improve our ability to better assess chemical exposures in pregnant women, and to identify those exposures that may pose…
By Mae Chan There are over 400 species of bacteria in your belly right now that can be the key to health or disease. The genomes of the bacteria and viruses of the human gut alone are thought to encode 3.3 million genes. Among older…
By Mae Chan Next time you suffer from constipation, you may want to consider grabbing a mango instead of reaching for a fiber supplement, suggests a new Texas A & M University pilot study published in the peer-reviewed journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. Mangoes may…
By Mae Chan Speeding up your walking pace could extend your life, research led by the University of Sydney suggests. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the morbidity and mortality from many chronic diseases. Millions suffer from chronic illnesses that can be prevented…
By Mae Chan Some phytochemicals and botanicals have ‘very promising’ evidence for combating cognitive decline, according to a new systematic review of children. Researchers from Poland and Italy looked at studies published in the English language from 1970 to 2017 that explored how botanical ingredients…
By Mae Chan Men and women who consume processed meats, refined grains, sodas and other sugary beverages are more likely to develop colorectal cancer (CRC), reports a recent study in JAMA Oncology. When inflammation persists or serves no purpose, it damages the body and causes…
By Mae Chan Vitamin D supplements could help to ease the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) that include bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, a UK review concludes. In the absence of Vitamin D from sunlight, disease increases more than 1000 percent. Experts suggest that…
By Mae Chan Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often have a hard time switching gears from one task to another. But being bilingual may actually make it a bit easier for them to do so, according to a new study which was recently published…
By Mae Chan Forget counting calories. New research suggests that a diet low in BCAAs may help weight loss and combat the metabolic problems that occur in diabetes and obesity. Proteins are macronutrients that people must consume in abundance to meet the body’s need for…
By Mae Chan There is a strong link between poor vitamin K status and cardiovascular (CV) mortality, say researchers who warn that around a third of people may be deficient. Vitamin K is an essential nutrient necessary for responding to injuries – it regulates normal…
By Mae Chan As a natural traditional Chinese medicine, Galla Chinensis has been widely used since ancient times for its astringency, stypticity, detoxification, and antibacterial activity. In a new finding, researchers in China report that active ingredients in the herb could one day lead to…
By Mae Chan Only a quarter of 19 supplement products labeled as Reishi mushroom purchased in the U.S. could be verified as genuine Reishi mushroom, says a new study that highlights quality issues in the category. Reishi, (literally “supernatural” mushrooms) have been used for more…
By Mae Chan Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years to help the body deal with stress. Extracts from Ashwagandha root helps normalize levels of serum thyroid hormones, suggests a new pilot study from India. Ashwagandha also known commonly as…
