Multiple sclerosis is the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, affecting around 2.8 million people worldwide. Symptoms include difficulty moving, weakness, muscle spasms, stiffness, depression and general aches and pains. So far there is no cure. Instead, treatments focus on helping patients to manage their symptoms, control flare-ups, and slow the progression […]
Researchers are Discovering New Ways to Improve Cancer Therapies
Cancer is one of the second leading causes of death. Even if the chances of cure have improved, the time of detection, the quality of treatment and the type of tumor are crucial when it comes to containing the disease and improving the chances of survival. Science continues to advance in this area, with researchers […]
New Link Discovered: Gut Bacteria, Hypertension and Sleep Apnea
The connections between the most common form of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are already well established. In a recent study, researchers present evidence suggesting that gut bacteria balance may also be a factor linking those two common health conditions. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the study reviewed data from […]
Research Demonstrates How Prebiotics Help Regulate Circadian Rhythm
A new study, funded by the U.S. Navy and conducted by University of Colorado Boulder researchers, finds that prebiotics help regulate circadian rhythm and help to restore that rhythm after it has been disrupted. The role of a healthy circadian rhythm in helping to maintain health and decrease disease risk is well established, so researchers […]
Research Alert: Meal Timing Lowers Blood Pressure Via the Gut Microbiome
The gut microbiome is getting more attention these days as research continues to find ways that this part of the body affects human health. In fact, some medical researchers and doctors now consider the gut microbiome to be a separate and distinct organ that’s just as important as the heart, lungs or kidneys. New research […]
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