Lifespan greatly enhanced with Synbiotics Lifespan greatly enhanced with Synbiotics Scientists fed fruit flies with a combination of probiotics and an herbal supplement called Triphala that was able to prolong the flies’ longevity by 60 % and protect them against… Read More ›
Irritable bowel syndrome
Study: Probiotics reduce stress-induced intestinal flare-ups
Contact: Shantell M. Kirkendoll smkirk@umich.edu 734-764-2220 University of Michigan Health System University of Michigan study helps explain benefits of probiotics for patients with stress-associated gastrointestinal disorders ANN ARBOR, Mich. – For those with irritable bowel syndrome who wonder if stress… Read More ›
Oxidized form of Vitamin A, may bring relief for ulcerative colitis
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Cody Mooneyhan cmooneyhan@faseb.org 301-634-7104 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology finds retinoic acid may alleviate ulcerative colitis and similar irritable bowel diseases Here’s another… Read More ›
44th Health Research Report 25 NOV 2008 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. What cures you may also ail you: Antibiotics, your gut and you 2. Roche ordered to pay $13M to users of acne drug 3. Potassium loss from blood pressure drugs may explain higher risk of… Read More ›
41st Health Research Report 14 SEP 2008 – Recontsruction
Editors Top Five: 1. St. John’s wort relieves symptoms of major depression 2. New Study on Effects of Disclosing Financial Interests on Participation in Medical Research 3. Flu vaccine not associated with reduced hospitalizations or outpatient visits among… Read More ›
39th Health Research Report 16 SEP 2008 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Substance found in fruits and vegetables reduces likelihood of the flu 2. New study will make criminals sweat 3. Common bronchodilator linked to increased deaths 4. Higher urinary levels of commonly used chemical, BPA, linked with… Read More ›
36th Health Research Report 05 AUG 2008 – Reconstruction
Editors Top Five: 1. Toxic drugs, toxic system: Sociologist predicts drug disasters 2. Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or Obese by 2030 3. Flu vaccine may not protect seniors well 4. Chronic exposure to… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 