New research suggests that statins do not cause the majority of side effects listed on their labels, including memory problems, depression, and sleep issues. The corresponding study was published in The Lancet01578-8/fulltext). "Statins are life-saving dr... See more
Combining kefir with a prebiotic fiber mix is more effective at reducing whole-body inflammation than omega-3 or fiber alone. The corresponding study was published in the Journal of Translational Medicine. " suggest that the interaction between beneficial... See more
Around 1 in 3 people in the Europe, including pregnant women, are consuming potentially unsafe amounts of fish containing high mercury levels, according to a new European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) report. EFSA defines “unsafe” as eating three or mo... See more
By early adulthood, almost equal numbers of males and females are diagnosed with autism, found a new study published in the BMJ. The findings run contrary to previous thought, suggesting that boys are more affected by autism than girls. Rates of autism sp... See more
Close adherence to a Mediterranean diet is linked to a significantly lower risk of stroke in women, reported a recent study published in Neurology Open Access. "Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, so it's exciting to think that improving ou... See more
