2020-12-03 11:38:55 This study explored the effects of saffron on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a systemic autoimmune and inflammatory disease that causes painful swelling in affected parts of the body. 61 women >18 years old were…
Read More2020-12-01 13:27:34 A recent study conducted in 2020 by Italian and Swiss scientists and published in the Journal of Alzheimer Disease, confirmed metagenomic data supporting an association between certain intestinal bacterial strains and Alzheimer’s disease…
Read More2020-11-24 15:18:08 The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is one of the most severe complications of the SARS-Cov-2 viral infection and other lung pathologies or infections. ARDS entails severe inflammation in the lungs resulting in…
Read More2020-11-24 15:14:51 A prospective investigation was conducted on 4923 Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes to determine the impact of consuming green tea and coffee on their overall mortality. Camellia sinensis (green tea) contains various…
Read More2020-11-17 13:18:49 This study analyzed the gene expression in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in the lungs of 9 COVID patients and 40 controls. In COVID-19 patients, the expression of ACE2 was up regulated by 199 fold…
Read More2020-11-17 13:07:35 The following narrative review presents evidence of vitamin D supplementation and the potential reduction of risk for influenza and COVID-19 related illness and mortality. Vitamin D deficiency is common and has been linked…
Read More2020-11-03 12:31:18 Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) supplements have demonstrated reduced duration of upper respiratory infection symptoms in several randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials and meta-analyses (1,2,3). In vitro studies demonstrate that plant lectins, specifically mannose-binding lectins, possess antiviral activity…
Read More2020-10-08 12:25:53 Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a condition affecting physical, psychological, and behavioral well-being of 80-90% of women in their reproductive years during menstrual cycles. The following study evaluates the efficacy of Iranian Borage, Echium…
Read More2020-10-02 12:48:04 This meta-analysis aimed to reach a better understanding on the efficacy of acupuncture treatment for IBS1. Studies using body, auricular and scalp acupuncture were included in this review, while acupuncture moxibustion was excluded.…
Read MoreMuch has been said about the saga of omega‑3 fatty acids, but better said twice than just once. Uncertainty persists regarding the true value of omega‑3 and ‑6 fatty acids, but also because we’re often…
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