2018-08-24 12:39:27 The association of dietary patterns representing multiple dietary components and breast cancer risk is not clearly understood. In this study, the author’s objective was to conduct a systematic review of the association between…
Read More2018-08-24 12:36:45 In this study, the authors performed a systematic review aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on primary dysmenorrhea (1). This study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs)…
Read More2018-08-24 12:33:43 Silymarin (SIL) is an active extraction of the silybum marianum, milk thistle, which is an ancient medicinal plant for treatment of various liver diseases for centuries (1). In this study, the authors assessed…
Read More2018-08-24 12:29:43 In this study, the authors evaluated the efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract in subclinical hypothyroid patients (1). Fifty subjects with elevated serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels (4.5-10 μIU/L) aged between 18…
Read More2018-08-02 14:26:36 In this study, the effectiveness of probiotics for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was examined (1). A total of 200 patients with NAFLD were randomly divided into 4 groups: control group (routine treatment…
Read More2018-08-02 14:25:36 Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a multifactorial disorder of the nervous system in which there is a progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons. There is a disturbance in the movement in PD and these include…
Read More2018-08-02 14:24:31 In this study, herbs for sport are discussed (1). Emergent evidence suggests that the health benefits from plants are attributed to their bioactive compounds such as Polyphenols, Terpenoids, and Alkaloids which have several…
Read More2018-08-02 14:21:55 In a former meta-analysis review, acupuncture was considered a potentially effective treatment for dry eye syndrome (DES), but there were heterogeneities among the outcomes. In this study, the authros updated the meta-analysis and…
Read More2018-08-02 14:16:36 Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) is associated with other comorbidities such as impaired glucose homeostasis and cardiovascular disease. Vitamin D insufficiency is highly prevalent and may be a common link between these disorders. In this…
Read More2018-06-19 12:11:56 In this article, the authors review information related to DNA methylation, and its association with cancer and ageing (1). The review outlines the key factors, including diet, which modulate DNA methylation. Ageing and…
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