Node Smith, ND In a small study of 44 peripheral artery disease patients over age 60, those who drank a beverage containing flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day for six months were able to walk up to 42.6 meters further in a 6-minute walking test, compared to those...
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A Natural Mosquito Killer: A Replacement for Organophosphate Insecticide?
Node Smith, ND University of New Mexico scientists may have found a way to do just that with a simple hack that uses ordinary baker's yeast and orange oil to kill mosquito larvae before they grow into the buzzing, biting scourge of humanity. One simple hack that uses...
New Vector Borne Viral Threat – Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Node Smith, ND Although eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne illness, has existed for centuries, 2019 has been a particularly deadly year for the disease in the United States. As of November 12, 36 confirmed cases of EEE had been reported by eight...
Intermittent Fasting for Cardiac Catheterization Patients
Node Smith, ND, While Intermittent fasting may sound like another dieting craze, the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown again to lead to potentially better health outcomes. Could patients who practice intermittent fasting...
We Tend to ‘Copy’ Our Friends’ Eating Habits
Node Smith, ND The research, by Aston University's School of Life and Health Sciences, found that study participants ate an extra fifth of a portion of fruit and vegetables themselves for every portion they thought their social media peers ate. So, if they believed...
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Spearmint for PCOS: A Safe & Effective Treatment for Hirsutism
Rebeccah Shalev, ND Honorable Mention Research Review Conventional treatments for PCOS generally focus on controlling symptoms related to the anovulation, insulin resistance, and/or hyperandrogenism common to the syndrome. Different medications – none without side...
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Study on Protective Role of Sex Hormones in COVID-19
NODE SMITH, ND A new paper from a UIC researcher shows evidence that suggests sex steroids may play a role in protecting against COVID-19 symptoms. "Sex and Covid-19: A protective role for reproductive steroids," by Graziano Pinna, research associate professor in...
Dogmatic Beliefs May Predispose Us to Less Accurate Judgements
NODE SMITH, ND People who are dogmatic about their views seek less information and make less accurate judgements as a result, even on simple matters unrelated to politics, according to a study led by UCL and Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics researchers....
An Interesting Study on ‘Deepfakes’ and Our Likelihood to Circulate Them
NODE SMITH, ND A Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) study has found that some Singaporeans have reported that, despite being aware of the existence of 'deepfakes' in general, they believe they have circulated deepfake content on social media...
SFI® Health Introduces EQUAZEN® PRO: a Medical Food to Support Learning, Concentration, and Brain Development in Children and Adolescents with ADHD†
SFI® Health Introduces EQUAZEN® PRO: a Medical Food to Support Learning, Concentration, and Brain Development in Children and Adolescents with ADHD† RENO, Nev., December 7, 2020 – Today, Soho Flordis International (SFI® Health)—a leading provider of premium,...
New Hope in Fight against Aggressive, Often Hard to Treat Brain Tumor
According to a study out of the University of Southampton and published in Molecular Neurobiology, a potential way of stopping one of the most aggressive types of brain tumor from spreading has not been identified, potentially leading the way to better patient...
Air Pollution Can Lead To Increased Mortality
A new study has demonstrated that increases in air pollution can be linked to increases in mortality rates. A longitudinal study, following 66,820 participants aged 65 and older, was conducted in Hong Kong. The participants were followed for roughly 10 to 13 years,...
Berberine For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
New research has discovered that berberine supplementation can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). One hundred and thirty-two participants were recruited for a 14-week, single-center, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study, to test the effects of...
Eczema Can Lead To Further Health Consequences
A study released, by the American Academy of Dermatology, has discovered that eczema may be linked to many other medical conditions. Eczema, medically referred to as atopic dermatitis, is a condition involving dry red patches on the skin, and at times it can be very...
Potential Role for Vitamin A in Pancreatic Cancer
According to a study out of the Imperial College at London and published in Nature Communications, vitamin A may have a role to play in tackling the commonest form of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common type of malignancy of the...
Link Between Aspartame and Lymphoma & Leukemia Risk
According to a study out of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, there is a link between consumption of Aspartame, as well as sugar-containing soda and the risk of lymphoma and leukemia in one of the most comprehensive studies ever done on the...
Excessive Alcohol Intake Can Lead To Respiratory Difficulties
Research, conducted at the Loyola University Health System, has shown that excessive alcohol intake is associated with respiratory changes. Researchers conducted studies in order to examine the affects of alcohol consumption on multiple organ systems. Data from over...
Understanding Why Cancer Spreads to the Lungs
According to a study out of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and published in the journal Cell, the same mechanisms that prevent people from having an inflammatory response to harmless environmental exposures in day-to-day life could also allow rogue...
Message from the Dean: University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine
Marcia Prenguber, ND, FABNO The faculty and staff of the College of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport (UBCNM), like our colleagues in other schools, are continuously looking for strategies and methods to enhance our program, to create better tools...
Green Tea Can Prevent Artery Explosion
Nobody wants their arteries to explode – green tea could help. According to a study out of Kyoto University, green tea could prevent a deadly condition in the body’s main artery. A team has found that abdominal aortic aneurysm – a condition in which the main artery...
Link Between Aspartame and Lymphoma & Leukemia Risk
According to a study out of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, there is a link between consumption of Aspartame, as well as sugar-containing soda and the risk of lymphoma and leukemia in one of the most comprehensive studies ever done on the...
Excessive Alcohol Intake Can Lead To Respiratory Difficulties
Research, conducted at the Loyola University Health System, has shown that excessive alcohol intake is associated with respiratory changes. Researchers conducted studies in order to examine the affects of alcohol consumption on multiple organ systems. Data from over...
Understanding Why Cancer Spreads to the Lungs
According to a study out of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and published in the journal Cell, the same mechanisms that prevent people from having an inflammatory response to harmless environmental exposures in day-to-day life could also allow rogue...
Message from the Dean: University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine
Marcia Prenguber, ND, FABNO The faculty and staff of the College of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport (UBCNM), like our colleagues in other schools, are continuously looking for strategies and methods to enhance our program, to create better tools...
Green Tea Can Prevent Artery Explosion
Nobody wants their arteries to explode – green tea could help. According to a study out of Kyoto University, green tea could prevent a deadly condition in the body’s main artery. A team has found that abdominal aortic aneurysm – a condition in which the main artery...
The Link Between Smell and Your Memories
Most people know what it’s like to smell something great that you love the smell of – it’s great. What many don’t know is that your brain can also help your memory. According to a study out of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and published in the...
Pesticides Linked to Respiratory Wheeze in Farmers
According to a study out of North Carolina State University and published in Environmental Health Perspectives, several pesticides commonly used by farmers with both allergic and non-allergic wheeze, which can be a sensitive marker for early airway problems. The study...
Association between Atrial Fibrillation & Smaller Brains?
According to a study out of the Boston University Medical Center and published in the journal Heart Rhythm, people who experience the heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation may also suffer from a smaller brain, specifically reduced frontal lobe volume. Atrial...
ADHD Medication Linked to Slightly Increased Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems
According to a study headed up by researchers out of Canada, Australia and South Korea and published in The BMJ, the use of methylphenidate in children and young people with ADHD is associated with a slightly increased risk of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia)...
Disrupted Immunity in Fetal Brain Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
According to a study out of the Weizmann Institute of Science and published in the journal Science, new research findings in mice may help explain how viral infection during pregnancy raises the risk of autism and schizophrenia in their offspring. The study may...
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Empathy: A More Complicated Virtuous Stance Than You Might Think
Node Smith, ND Empathy is talked about a lot these days. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a divisive political climate in the United States, calls for empathy have become louder and more urgent. We encourage empathy for those inflicted with COVID-19 and...
New Discoveries Questions Gender Roles in Early Hunter-Gatherer Societies
Node Smith, ND For centuries, historians and scientists mostly agreed that when early human groups sought food, men hunted and women gathered. However, a 9,000-year-old female hunter burial in the Andes Mountains of South America reveals a different story, according...





