Affecting an estimated 10 percent in the United States, pregnant women are at an increased risk for vaginal yeast infections. The first-line for treatment is usually topical antifungal medications, but sometimes doctors prescribe an oral antifungal called fluconazole. According to a study in the January 5, 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Medical […]
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Study: Vitamin D May Improve Multiple Sclerosis
According to a pilot study published by Johns Hopkins physicians in the Dec. 30 online issue of Neurology, taking a high dose of vitamin D3 is safe for people with multiple sclerosis and may help regulate the body’s hyperactive immune response . “These results are exciting, as vitamin D has the potential to be an […]
Study: Dietary Sugar Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
It may be time to re-think pink ribbon cupcakes. A study published in the Jan. 1, 2016 online issue of Cancer Research, demonstrates dietary sugar’s effect on an enzymatic signaling pathway known as 12-LOX (12-lipoxygenase). Previous studies have shown that dietary sugar intake has an impact on breast cancer development, however, the direct mechanism, until now, has been […]
Researchers Look to Essential Oils to Create Antibacterial Treatment
Many studies have found certain essential oils and constituents thereof to posses antibacterial properties even on strains of bacteria resistant to antibiotics. The real-life application of their use is still problematic, however, as many of the most potent essential oils will irritate skin and mucous membranes, not get to the site of infection, lack standardized […]
High Saturated-Fat Diet May Affect The Brain
Saturated fats like coconut oil and butter have gained heightened popularity in recent years, and there have been many reported benefits of these fats. Medium-chain fatty acids have been shown to support brain health and metabolism. Wulzen factor in grass-fed butter has been reported to help prevent certain cancers and to be a building block for […]
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