Wellness & Research Blog: Disease & Cancer

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A healthy gut with the right microbes can lower cholesterol, according to U.S. research

Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome as been linked to better health in a number of areas. In 2024 alone studies have demonstrated a positive...

A healthy gut with the right microbes can lower cholesterol, according to U.S. research

Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome as been linked to better health in a number of areas. In 2024 alone studies have demonstrated a positive...

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Study shows ashwagandha should be one of your go-to nutrients for holiday season stress

A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season. "Holiday season" typically...

Study shows ashwagandha should be one of your go-to nutrients for holiday season stress

A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season. "Holiday season" typically...

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Glutamine supplementation improves gut health and immune defense within two weeks, study finds

Glutamine is an amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is considered by most scientists to be a "conditionally essential"...

Glutamine supplementation improves gut health and immune defense within two weeks, study finds

Glutamine is an amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is considered by most scientists to be a "conditionally essential"...

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Vitamin D supplementing linked to blood pressure reduction in new study

A year of daily supplementing with Vitamin D was linked to reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure according to a new study published...

Vitamin D supplementing linked to blood pressure reduction in new study

A year of daily supplementing with Vitamin D was linked to reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure according to a new study published...

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Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy conveys many years of bone health benefits to children

Mothers who want their children to have strong bones as they grow should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement during their pregnancy. This is...

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy conveys many years of bone health benefits to children

Mothers who want their children to have strong bones as they grow should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement during their pregnancy. This is...

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Add it to the benefit list: Study finds fruit and veggies help you avoid colon cancer

Many diseases that used to be considered diseases of the elderly are now affecting younger people at alarming rates. One of these diseases is...

Add it to the benefit list: Study finds fruit and veggies help you avoid colon cancer

Many diseases that used to be considered diseases of the elderly are now affecting younger people at alarming rates. One of these diseases is...

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Undeniable: Studies from around the world link ultra-processed food consumption to Type 2 diabetes

A growing body of scientific evidence shows that regular consumption of ultra-processed foods leads to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Type...

Undeniable: Studies from around the world link ultra-processed food consumption to Type 2 diabetes

A growing body of scientific evidence shows that regular consumption of ultra-processed foods leads to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Type...

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The worst of the worst: study shows some ultra-processed foods more damaging to health than others

An Australian study published in the British Medical Journal in February 2024 linked ultra-processed foods to heart disease and diabetes, among other health conditions....

The worst of the worst: study shows some ultra-processed foods more damaging to health than others

An Australian study published in the British Medical Journal in February 2024 linked ultra-processed foods to heart disease and diabetes, among other health conditions....

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Australian study links ultra-processed food to increases in numerous health conditions

Processed food consumption has mushroomed in recent decades and, according to numerous studies, the price being paid by consumers is a reciprocating increase in...

Australian study links ultra-processed food to increases in numerous health conditions

Processed food consumption has mushroomed in recent decades and, according to numerous studies, the price being paid by consumers is a reciprocating increase in...

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As diabetes rates skyrocket, research shows a major contributing factor is nutrient deficiencies

According to new research published in The Lancet, the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide has surpassed 800 million. This number is more...

As diabetes rates skyrocket, research shows a major contributing factor is nutrient deficiencies

According to new research published in The Lancet, the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide has surpassed 800 million. This number is more...

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Resveratrol and Vitamin C supplement combo reduces oxidative stress in women, study finds

A new study found a combination of resveratrol and Vitamin C increased the antioxidant capacity of postmenopausal women with insulin resistance by up to...

Resveratrol and Vitamin C supplement combo reduces oxidative stress in women, study finds

A new study found a combination of resveratrol and Vitamin C increased the antioxidant capacity of postmenopausal women with insulin resistance by up to...

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Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic...

Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic...