Vitamin C deficiency is linked to a higher risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a recent review. Published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, the article also suggests that vitamin C may help regulate blood pressure, reduce arterial stiffness and decrease the amount of cholesterol in the blood. The link between vitamin C and cardiovascular … Continue reading Research: The real cause of heart attacks is vitamin C deficiency
Coronavirus research: “Mutated” virus now more infectious than ever
More than 10 million people are now infected by COVID-19. Researchers are still trying to learn more about the Wuhan virus, and with each published study, they get one step closer to developing a treatment that can put an end to the current pandemic. SARS-CoV-2 mutation possibly linked to massive outbreaks A new study by scientists at the Scripps Research … Continue reading Coronavirus research: “Mutated” virus now more infectious than ever
Which plants are effective at treating kidney diseases?
Plant-based foods are much better at promoting health than animal-based foods for a variety of reasons. Besides their abundance in essential nutrients, edible plants also contain a variety of phytonutrients that help combat or treat disease. The ability of these plants to produce antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic compounds serves as their main advantage over conventional medicines, which … Continue reading Which plants are effective at treating kidney diseases?
Does rheumatoid arthritis cause hair loss?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of systemic autoimmune disease characterized by the body’s immune system mistakenly attacking the joints. This leads to joint pain, inflammation and reduced joint mobility. However, because RA is a systemic disease, it does not only affect the joints. If left untreated, it can also affect other systems in the … Continue reading Does rheumatoid arthritis cause hair loss?
Coronavirus hijacks immune cells to create cytokine storms, says new study
Scientists continue to be baffled by the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), especially how it “hijacks” certain cells of the body. A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggests that SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus strain behind the current pandemic – can inhibit one virus-fighting set of genes but allow another set to launch – a pattern not … Continue reading Coronavirus hijacks immune cells to create cytokine storms, says new study
Natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Use turmeric to relieve and prevent arthritis symptoms
Rheumatoid arthritis can be a challenging condition to manage. Many people suffer relentless joint pain and stiffness that can seriously limit their range of motion with this illness, and medication either doesn’t address the problem sufficiently or brings about too many unpleasant side effects to be worth taking. However, one natural treatment is gaining popularity … Continue reading Natural remedies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Use turmeric to relieve and prevent arthritis symptoms
Does the bacterium that causes Lyme disease also hold the key to treating Lyme arthritis?
Lyme disease is one of the most common vector-borne diseases in the US. The CDC reports that around 30,000 Americans get infected by Lyme every year. However, other data gathering methods suggest that this number can rise to 300,000 cases each year. Because of the rising number of Lyme disease cases, scientists have been interested in uncovering … Continue reading Does the bacterium that causes Lyme disease also hold the key to treating Lyme arthritis?
How depression and breast cancer are linked
Scientists have discovered that depression and breast cancer may be intricately linked. A 2017 study published in the prestigious British Medical Journal found that those who exhibit “psychological distress” are 32 percent more likely to die from cancer in general. Antidepressants may lead to breast cancer The first connection has to do with pharmaceutical antidepressants. “Estrogen receptor (ER)-positive” breast … Continue reading How depression and breast cancer are linked
What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you
These days, you can find many “anti-inflammatory diets” – some, even touted by big names. They all share the same basic idea — consume healthy foods that fight inflammation in the body while avoiding unhealthy edibles that may trigger that process. Inflammation is a process of the immune system that protects the body against disease. It is … Continue reading What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you
Children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia may grow up to have heart problems, study finds
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is the most common type of cancer developed by children. Although ALL is known to progress quickly, advances in modern medicine have increased the survival rate of children with this disease. However, a recent study by researchers from the Medical University … Continue reading Children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia may grow up to have heart problems, study finds
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 