Hypocalcemia varies from an asymptomatic biochemical abnormality to a life-threatening disorder, depending on the duration, severity, and rapidity of development. Hypocalcemia is caused by loss of calcium from or insufficient entry of calcium into the circulation. Hypoparathyroidism is the most common cause of hypocalcemia and often develops because of surgery in the central neck requiringContinue reading “Hypocalcemia and Sepsis”
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Gut Microbe Movements Regulate Host Circadian Rhythms
Summary: Study exposes a new dynamic between the mammalian organism and the microbes that live inside their gut. Source: Cell Press. Even gut microbes have a routine. Like clockwork, they start their day in one part of the intestinal lining, move a few micrometers to the left, maybe the right, and then return to theirContinue reading “Gut Microbe Movements Regulate Host Circadian Rhythms”
How can I naturally lower my cholesterol?
Heart attack runs in my family. We grew up eating pork. Fiber in our veggies encapsulate the fats and sugar out of our body. Digestive enzymes from pineapple/papaya/supplements help break down the fat. Sugar is our number one enemy. Cholesterol is synthesized at night, so I make sure that I sleep before 10pm or midnightContinue reading “How can I naturally lower my cholesterol?”
Noise Sensitivity Traced to Changes in Brain Function
Summary: A new study looks at the way in which noise sensitivity is manifested due to changes in the way in which the brain processes auditory information. Source: University of Helsinki. Some people experience strong discomfort of sounds around them and complain that they suffer from noise. Previous studies have shown that noise sensitive individualsContinue reading “Noise Sensitivity Traced to Changes in Brain Function”
Sirt1 Regulates Proliferation and Regeneration of Glial Progenitor Cells After Injury
Summary: A new study reports Sirt1 can help glial cells to regenerate from progenitor cells in preterm babies with hypoxia related injuries. Source: Children’s National Health System. Preemie brains hold specialized cells in reserve that can repair brain injury suffered early in life. Developing brains in newborns have a sizable pool of a certain typeContinue reading “Sirt1 Regulates Proliferation and Regeneration of Glial Progenitor Cells After Injury”
First trimester health of fetus and leukemia, Leukemia inhibitory factor
This wiki info on Leukemia inhibitory factor details when this LIF cytokine is expressed: LIF is normally expressed in the trophectoderm of the developing embryo. My mother’s friend is an alcoholic and birthed a daughter who had leukemia later at 20 yrs old and a son with behavioral issues. She has survived leukemia. Her son isContinue reading “First trimester health of fetus and leukemia, Leukemia inhibitory factor”
Common Probiotics Can Reduce Stress Levels, Lessen Anxiety
Summary: According to a new study, a common probiotic can decrease stress related behavior and anxiety. Source: University of Missouri. Probiotics, or beneficial live bacteria that are introduced into the body, have become increasingly popular as a way to improve health and well-being. Previous studies have shown a direct correlation between gut microbes and theContinue reading “Common Probiotics Can Reduce Stress Levels, Lessen Anxiety”
This Is Your Brain on Legal Cannabis
Summary: While marijuana can initially help with symptoms of anxiety and depression, it can be detrimental to mental health when used long term, a new study reports. Source: Colorado State University. For those suffering depression or anxiety, using cannabis for relief may not be the long-term answer. That’s according to new research from a teamContinue reading “This Is Your Brain on Legal Cannabis”
Neurons Anticipate Body’s Response to Food and Water
Summary: Findings provide a new insight into how the brain regulates food and water intake. Source: BIDMC. Using leading-edge technology, neuroscientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) gained new insight into the brain circuitry that regulates water and food intake. In a new study, the team of researchers monitored the activity of the neuronsContinue reading “Neurons Anticipate Body’s Response to Food and Water”
Traumatic Head Injuries Should Be Treated By Cooling The Patients
Summary: Therapeutic hypothermia following a TBI significantly improves survival rate, a new study reports. Source: Royal Holloway. New research from Royal Holloway published today in Critical Care Medicine shows that lowering the body temperature of people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as soon as possible after the trauma may significantly improve chancesContinue reading “Traumatic Head Injuries Should Be Treated By Cooling The Patients”
Mapping the Brain’s Aging Connections
Summary: Researchers report the brain connections that are key to cognition and complex thinking skills are most effected as we age. Source: University of Edinburgh. Impact of ageing on brain connections mapped in major scan study. Brain connections that play a key role in complex thinking skills show the poorest health with advancing age, newContinue reading “Mapping the Brain’s Aging Connections”
Metal toxins and MTHFR gene mutations
Heavy metals can be found everywhere in our environment. They become problematic for people when they accumulate at high concentrations in the human body. Unfortunately some people have a genetic predisposition to toxicity from heavy metals. As with other toxins, people with unaddressed MTHFR mutations have trouble clearing metals from their systems. This can leadContinue reading “Metal toxins and MTHFR gene mutations”
Direct link between metabolism in brain cells and their ability to signal information, ketogenic diet
Neurons in the cerebellum. Credit Bowie Lab/McGill University Study sheds light on why diet may help control seizures in epilepsy patients. A new study by scientists at McGill University and the University of Zurich shows a direct link between metabolism in brain cells and their ability to signal information. The research may explain why theContinue reading “Direct link between metabolism in brain cells and their ability to signal information, ketogenic diet”
20 grams of nuts each day linked to reduced risk for cancer and other diseases
A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases. The analysis of all current studies on nut consumption and disease risk has revealed that 20g a day – equivalent to a handful – canContinue reading “20 grams of nuts each day linked to reduced risk for cancer and other diseases”