Researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Amsterdam have found strong evidence linking inflammation to “brain fog,” a type of cognitive dysfunction commonly described as mental sluggishness. In their study published in the journal Neuroimage, the researchers explained that a cognitive process responsible for alertness is particularly affected shortly after inoculation with a vaccine that causes temporary inflammation. In turn, this effect … Continue reading Study: Inflammation may be linked to “brain fog”
Beyond hardwood: Teak leaves offer anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic benefits
Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine in India and promotes the use of natural products for healing. Herbal medicines have a long history of use in traditional medicine and still provide real health benefits to this day. These natural medicines also continue to prove their safety in modern studies. In contrast, conventional … Continue reading Beyond hardwood: Teak leaves offer anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic benefits
New blood filtering system claims to use magnetic nanoparticles to remove pathogens
Researchers designed a new blood filtration system that uses magnetic nanoparticles to remove pathogens and cancer cells from the blood. Called MediSieve, the system works by connecting a patient to the same machine used for hemodialysis. As blood passes through the machine, magnetic particles selectively bind to harmful molecules present in the blood. The researchers are currently testing the technology on malaria, … Continue reading New blood filtering system claims to use magnetic nanoparticles to remove pathogens
Lycopene is a promising nutrient that can prevent gastric diseases associated with H. pylori
Helicobacter pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium that grows in your digestive tract. An opportunistic pathogen, it is considered to be the most successful colonizer of the human gastrointestinal tract, infecting the stomachs of roughly 60 percent of the world’s adult population. H. pylori often infects the stomach during childhood and is well-known for causing peptic ulcers. These gastric lesions develop as … Continue reading Lycopene is a promising nutrient that can prevent gastric diseases associated with H. pylori
Study: Following healthy diets found to reduce the risk of acquired hearing loss by 30%
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that following a healthy diet may help ward off acquired hearing loss. A team led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers examined middle-aged women and found that the odds of developing hearing loss is 30 percent lower in those who adhere to a healthy diet. Adherence to a healthy diet linked to … Continue reading Study: Following healthy diets found to reduce the risk of acquired hearing loss by 30%
Editor of BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine calls for end to masks in schools, declares zero evidence they prevent anything
Professor Carl Heneghan, a professor of evidence-based medicine and editor of the British Medical Journal (BMJ) publication Evidence-Based Medicine, has issued a warning that face masks are “useless” at protecting against infection with the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19). During a recent appearance on British news, Heneghan explained that forcing children to wear a face covering all day long while at school … Continue reading Editor of BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine calls for end to masks in schools, declares zero evidence they prevent anything
German scientists discover why covid vaccines cause blood clots
Experimental covid vaccines are causing blood clots in some recipients, and may cause life-threatening medical emergencies in young people who aren’t even at risk from a natural infection. Governments around the world have temporarily paused the emergency rollout for these vaccines, but nothing is being done to fix the problem with this controversial science. German … Continue reading German scientists discover why covid vaccines cause blood clots
Soda consumption linked to accelerated aging and increased mortality risk
A recent study by researcher from the University of California, San Francisco says that drinking soda can increase the risk of all-cause mortality and accelerate aging. The findings build on mounting evidence of the adverse effects drinking soda and other sugary beverages have on the body, which include obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, … Continue reading Soda consumption linked to accelerated aging and increased mortality risk
Inspired by spiders and fire ants, researchers develop a new unsinkable metal
Researchers from the University of Rochester have developed an extremely buoyant metal that can be used to make unsinkable ships. The researchers have drawn inspiration from fire ants and diving bell spiders, which have the remarkable ability to remain afloat or survive underwater for long periods of time. These creepy-crawlies are able to do this by trapping air in an … Continue reading Inspired by spiders and fire ants, researchers develop a new unsinkable metal
Kaempferia parviflora (Thai ginseng) found to improve erectile function in men
American researchers examined the effects of an ethanol extract derived from Kaempferia parviflora, also known as Thai ginseng, on erectile function in healthy middle-aged and older men. Their findings were published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. Sexual health positively correlates with overall well-being.Current strategies that are meant to enhance male sexual health are limited by many … Continue reading Kaempferia parviflora (Thai ginseng) found to improve erectile function in men
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 