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Oral Myoinositol and D-Chiro-Inositol Does not Reduce Incidence of...
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study showed that an inositol combination given in early pregnancy did not reduce the incidence of GDM in women with a family history of diabetes....
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Health Benefits of Vegetable Oil for Obese Women Vary Based on Fatty Acid...
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of daily supplementation with different oils found that coconut oil had a greater effect on glycemic control, weight loss, percent body fat,...
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Curcumin Clears Cervical Human Papillomavirus Infection
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. Of the 287 participating women with cervical HPV infections, the 72 women treated with BasantTM cream had higher but statistically nonsignificant HPV elimination...
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Fenugreek, Ginger and Turmeric Increase Milk Volume in Breastfeeding Mothers
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that a mixed herbal supplementation of three glactogogue herbs, fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric, can increase human milk volume in a period...
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Prenatal Exposure to Benzophenone-3 Associated with Hirschsprung’s Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Maternal exposure to benzophenone-3 (even at low levels not typically associated with cytotoxic effects) during a critical time period of embryo neural...
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Vitamin C Protects the Female Rat Reproductive System from Electromagnetic...
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Vitamin C supplementation significantly reduced the oxidative damage to the rat reproductive system due to continuous EMR exposure. As the ubiquity of...
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Effects of Low-Fat Diet on Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Diabetes in...
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Reduction in dietary fat with a commensurate increase in carbohydrate, with vegetable, fruit, and grain increases, over a 19.6 year median follow-up...
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Bioavailable Isoflavones Attenuate Menopausal Symptom
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. Compared to supplementation with RCE alone, a twice daily RCE intake over a 12-month period significantly attenuated BMD loss caused by estrogen deficiency,...
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Effects of Cesarean versus Vaginal Deliveries on the Microbiome
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. This study investigates the effect of delivery mode (cesarean or vaginal) on the composition of gut microbiota throughout the neonatal period, and into infancy....
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Magnesium-Zinc-Calcium-Vitamin D Combination Improves Gestational Diabetes
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. Study findings demonstrated that a six-week co-supplementation with magnesium-zinc-calcium-vitamin D significantly reduced biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative...
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Effect of Mediterranean Diet in Pregnant Women with Metabolic Risk Factors
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Mediterranean diet attributed to significantly reduced risk of gestational diabetes in high- risk mothers. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by high...
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Bulimia Nervosa May Be Associated with Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that bulimia nervosa may be associated with the long-term risk of any cardiovascular disease, as well as with death among women. Bulimia...
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Propolis and Cranberry Treatment Reduce Antibiotic Use in Urinary Tract...
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study confirms that a combination of cranberry and propolis contributed to a decrease in antibiotic consumption in women with recurrent cystitis. Urinary tract...
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Findings From the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS)
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. A four-year treatment of hormonal therapy improved symptoms of menopause and did not increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk compared to the control group....
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High Carbohydrate Diets may Contribute to Insomnia
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. This study suggest that a diet of high-glycemic index foods could be a risk factor for insomnia in postmenopausal women. Insomnia plays a critical role in our...
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Gestational Diabetes Changes Gut Microbiota Composition During and After...
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study finds that gut microbiota composition of pregnant women at time of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis exhibited higher levels of...
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Hypericum perforatum Reduces Postmenopausal and Depression Symptoms
Written by Gennea Williams DC, ND. Treatment with Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort) may be an effective therapy for reducing hot flashes, menopausal symptoms, and depression in postmenopausal...
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Salix Extract for Treatment of Dysmenorrhea
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. Salix extract significantly decreased dysmenorrhea in comparison to mefenamic acid, the standard treatment for dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea, painful menstruation,...
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Resveratrol for Cardiovascular and Cognitive Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. Study suggests resveratrol may be a low-cost, effective intervention to counteract the age and menopause-related accelerated cognitive decline in postmenopausal...
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The Role of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. In a critical assessment of phase 2 and 3 efficacy trials of Gardisol and Vervarix HPV vaccine, researchers found insufficient evidence to conclude unequivocally...
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