One year after giving birth, women were less likely to have the most dangerous kind of obesity – central obesity, or “belly fat” – if they had been given probiotics from the first trimester of pregnancy, found new research that suggests manipulating the balance of bacteria in the gut may help fight obesity. Probiotics are [...]

Researchers examined the effects of green tea polyphenols (GTP), administered through drinking water, on rats who were intermittently deprived of oxygen during 12-hour “night” cycles, mimicking the intermittent hypoxia (IH) that humans with obstructive sleep apnea experience. People with obstructive sleep apnea have been reported to have increased markers of oxidative stress and exhibit architectural [...]

Eshre.com – Researchers have found an association between the B vitamin folic acid – found in leafy green vegetables, fruit and pulses (beans, chickpeas, lentils) – and levels of chromosomal abnormalities in men’s sperm. Men who consumed high levels of folate (found naturally in food) and/or folic acid (found in supplements) tended to have lower [...]

MayoClinic.org – Thousands of research studies have documented how the oils known as omega-3 fatty acids can benefit the cardiovascular system, particularly among people diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The incredible volume of research on this topic creates difficulty for many physicians and patients to stay current with findings and recommendations related to these oils. [...]