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07/19/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Breastfeeding found to protect mothers from multiple sclerosis, new study finds

Breastfeeding is believed to have a plethora of benefits for both mother and child, and American researchers have uncovered another one. According to the team from Oakland, California-based health care company Kaiser Permanente, breastfeeding for at least 15 months may actually protect women against multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, progressive disease that affects the brain, […]

07/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Extra-virgin oil may hold the key to preventing the Alzheimer’s disease, exciting new research discovers

According to new research, consumption of extra-virgin olive oil may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The researchers behind the study, which was published in Annals of Clinical and Transitional Neurology, singled out this key component of the Mediterranean diet as an effective preventative measure against the neurological disease. Led by Dr. Domenico Praticò, […]

07/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Scientists figure out why diabetes causes gum disease and a loss of oral health

The relationship between diabetes and periodontitis is one that has been known about for quite some time but has been dismissed as coincidental. Until now, that is. A recent study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has pinpointed oral microbiome as the link between these two conditions. Specifically, the study showed that diabetes […]

07/09/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Exposure to farm animals protects farm children from asthma, researchers find

Asthma is a common disease among most children, with the exception being farm children. Immunologists from the University of Zurich have pinpointed the cause: exposure to farm animals. Specifically, the researchers have identified a sialic acid in farm animals that has proven to be effective against lung tissue inflammation. The sialic acid is N-Glycolylneuraminic acid […]

07/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Doctors recommend plant-based diets for better health

Forget popping pills: Physicians have begun recommending vegetables and fruits to their patients. From the American Cancer Society to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, medical groups and doctors alike are now touting plant-based diets as the pathway towards improved overall health, reported OrganicAuthority.com. And quite frankly, it’s about time. The fact is that embracing […]

06/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Cannabis phytochemicals found to be effective in destroying leukemia cells

Researchers from St. George’s, University of London have confirmed that cannabinoids are effective in destroying the cells of leukemia, a cancer of blood-forming organs. When used in conjunction with chemotherapy treatments, cannabinoids, the active chemicals in cannabis, results against the blood cancer cells improved significantly. The new findings, which have been published in the International […]

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