Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with increased microbial product translocation, innate immune activation, and reduced immunologic recovery in patients with chronic HIV-1 infection DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/cix609 Abstract Background: Translocation of microbial products from the damaged gut causes increased immune activation in HIV. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) predispose to bacterial overgrowth in the gut.Continue reading “Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with increased microbial product translocation, innate immune activation, and reduced immunologic recovery in patients with chronic HIV-1 infection”
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Air pollution tied to survival odds for liver cancer patients
Air pollution tied to survival odds for liver cancer patients By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) – For people diagnosed with liver cancer, living in an area with heavy air pollution from industry, traffic or smoke is linked to lower odds of survival, a California study finds. The association between levels of tiny particles known asContinue reading “Air pollution tied to survival odds for liver cancer patients”
Improve bile flow to get rid of toxins in your body
Body Ecology’s 7 Bile Basics When you wake up, drink 6 oz of warm water with the juice of one lemon. … Eliminate even good fats and oils from your diet for a period of time. … Avoid sugar and processed foods. … Eat cultured vegetables. … Take LivAmend. … Start drinking probiotic liquids. YouContinue reading “Improve bile flow to get rid of toxins in your body”
Health Care self serving predatory practices
Thanks to the internet we can research and find our information and so we can ask our doctor more questions who only have 15 minutes to meet us. But not every one uses the computer or the latest gadget in health care. How much do you pay for prescription meds, for example? What about healthContinue reading “Health Care self serving predatory practices”
Antitumor effects of cannabinoids
The cannabis plant (also known as the hemp plant) has been used in just about every culture for centuries. In fact, cannabis is included in the 50 fundamental herbs within the cornucopia of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been cited in ancient texts as having a healing effect on over 100 ailments. In recent years inContinue reading “Antitumor effects of cannabinoids”
Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome
Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A randomized controlled trial Abstract Hirsutism in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), consequent to elevated androgen levels leads to significant cosmetic and psychological problems. Recent research in Turkey has shown that spearmint tea has antiandrogenic properties in females with hirsutism. No research has yetContinue reading “Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome”
Indigestion and other symptoms related to stomach health issues or cancer
Symptoms Find out about the possible symptoms of stomach (gastric) cancer and when to see your doctor. Symptoms of early stomach cancer can be the same as symptoms of other conditions, such as ulcers. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) You may feel pain or a burning sensation when you swallow, or your food may stick in yourContinue reading “Indigestion and other symptoms related to stomach health issues or cancer”
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Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke
Three telltale symptoms occur in 75% of all strokes, often in combination. Don’t ignore them — even if they’re short-lived. Published: June, 2017 Image: © American Heart/Thinkstock Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Also known as “brain attacks,” strokes result from an injury to a blood vessel that limits bloodContinue reading “Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke”
Calorie restricted diet to live long and healthy
Not only did their calorie restricted diet ( CR) monkeys look remarkably younger – with more hair, less sag, and brown instead of grey – than monkeys that were fed a standard diet, they were healthier on the inside too, free from pathology. Cancers, such as the common intestinal adenocarcinoma, were reduced by over 50%.Continue reading “Calorie restricted diet to live long and healthy”
A mobile health application designed by health consumers
Email motherhealth@gmail.com to participate in a mobile health application designed by you , with profit sharing and employs a village. Share your thoughts in defining the requirements for this mobile health application designed by you and for your health and wellness relevant today and many years from now.
Digital doctor: AI singles out skin cancer from photos
FOXO3, a gene linked to intelligence and involved in insulin signalling that might trigger apoptosis
Genes linked to intelligence Researchers discovered that the genes that were the strongest linked to intelligence are ones involved in pathways that play a part in the regulation of the nervous system’s development and apoptosis (a normal form of cell death that is needed in development). The most significant SNP was found within FOXO3, aContinue reading “FOXO3, a gene linked to intelligence and involved in insulin signalling that might trigger apoptosis”
Sugar , transfat and poor lifestyle – causes of American death in last 35 years
Smoking , alcohol, meds/drugs and poor lifestyle (absence of exercise, clean water, air and whole foods) contributed to poor health in the southern part of the United States. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/mortality-rates-united-states/cardiovascular/#2014