Pharmacology

'Gender-Bending' Chemicals Like Estrogen In Rivers Are Impacting Reproduction

New research from a four-year study shows that 'gender bending' chemicals which find their way from human products into rivers and oceans can have a significant impact on the ability of fish to breed, which could have important implications for e ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 26 2010 - 10:13am

Inaccurate Reporting On Recent Omega-3 Alzheimer's Study?

Several media outlets reported last week that Omega-3 fish oil supplements fail to show positive results for Alzheimer's patients, based on the study Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer Disease: A Randomized Trial ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 10 2010 - 3:23pm

Why Do Some Women Who Undergo In Vitro Fertilization Get Depressed?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has brought children to millions who otherwise had difficulty conceiving so it should be a happy time.   Yet over 20% of women who undergo IVF report symptoms of depression. The belief has been that the common denominator in wo ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 13 2010 - 10:53am

Estrogen Makes You Smarter- Though Getting Cancer Isn't Worth It

Some studies show that  estrogen is 'an elixir for the brain', sharpening mental performance in humans and animals and showing promise as a treatment for disorders of the brain such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.  And don't g ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 17 2010 - 6:05pm

Resveratrol Increases Beneficial Fat Hormone

The compound resveratrol found in grapes displays not only antioxidant but other positive properties, according to a study published this week in  the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Resveratrol stimulates the expression of adiponectin, a hormone derived ...

Article - News Staff - Jan 9 2011 - 11:42am

SHBG- How Does Coffee Protect Against Diabetes?

The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of these cases. Some studies have shown that co ...

Article - News Staff - Jan 13 2011 - 12:57pm

Birth Control Pills Don't Cause Weight Gain- Study

Do birth control pills cause weight gain?   Virtually since their introduction it was believed to be true but new research conducted at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health&Science University says that is not the case. To conduc ...

Article - News Staff - Jan 19 2011 - 5:26pm

Snake Bites Get You High

In the ongoing concern about future generations not being as intelligent as prior ones, due to computers, video games and what not (in my day it was calculators that would lead to brain rot) the many examples of creative people doing things we never would ...

Blog Post - Hank Campbell - Feb 10 2011 - 2:51pm

Bovine Colostrum- The Next Performance Enhancement For Athletes?

Athletes will always look for a competitive edge and 'natural' performance enhancements that can escape scrutiny are a frequent goal.     Scientists have found that bovine colostrum can massively reduce gut permeability, otherwise known as ' ...

Article - News Staff - Feb 24 2011 - 2:04am

Thunder God Vine- Ancient Chinese Arthritis Secret Uncovered

The smartest, and yet most disingenuous thing, the homeopathy industry did was conscript 'natural medicine' as part of its umbrella.    Homeopathy is clearly snake oil whereas natural remedies have worked since man discovered plants. Scientists u ...

Article - News Staff - Mar 3 2011 - 5:19pm