Health Benefits of Nutmeg The health benefits of nutmeg are many. Nutmeg is much more than that rich, fragrant accompaniment to cinnamon in desserts. Any cook knows that a little pinch of this pungent spice goes a long way, and in terms of health benefits, it effects are far-reaching. From oral health to cancer prevention […]
Turmeric Shows Promise Against Tuberculosis
New research published in the journal Respirology says that curcumin–a substance in turmeric–may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis. Investigators found that by stimulating human immune cells called macrophages, curcumin was able to successfully remove Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative bacterium of tuberculosis, from experimentally infected cells in culture. The process relied on inhibiting the activation of a cellular […]
BPA Exposure Linked to Premature Births
According to a new study published in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, higher concentrations of the common plastic chemical and environmental pollutant Bisphenol A, or BPA, in a pregnant mother’s blood may be a contributing factor in premature births. The study found that pregnant women with higher levels of BPA in their blood were […]
Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking Challenged
There have been a number of publicized studies touting the health benefits of light to moderate drinking, including lower risk of certain cancers and lower heart disease risk. However, according to a new research analysis, these claims are shaky at best. The findings, published in the March 2016 issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and […]
Infant Antibiotic Use Increases Risk for Childhood Obesity
A study published online this month in Gastroenterology says the administration of three or more courses of antibiotics before children reach an age of 2 years is associated with an increased risk of early childhood obesity. “Antibiotics have been used to promote weight gain in livestock for several decades, and our research confirms that antibiotics have the same […]
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