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Month: April 2019

Posted on 21 April 20195 January 2020

Green tea consumption does not appear to be associated with the risk of colorectal cancer although a greater consumption of green tea may be slightly associated with a reduced risk of male colon cancer

In March 2019 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of green tea consumption on risk of colorectal cancer. A total of 13,957 men … Read more

Posted on 21 April 201925 January 2020

Researchers call for academia, consultancy firms, governmental organizations, and cosmetic companies to provide up to date information to consumers regarding the possible health-related side-effects of cosmetics

In March 2019 researchers from China and Mexico published their overview on the use of toxic substances in cosmetic formulations. Currently an increasing number of compounds are being used in … Read more

Posted on 21 April 201925 January 2020

Premature greying hair may be an indicator that the hair is not getting enough nutrients and minerals

In November 2018 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess the role of iron, copper and calcium in premature hair greying. They stated that hair is … Read more

Posted on 21 April 20195 January 2020

Exercise programmes to maximize lean mass and a good adherence to the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women with fibromyalgia

In April 2019 researchers from Spain assessed the effect of the Mediterranean diet and physical activity on bone health in women with fibromyalgia. 95 women were included in the study. … Read more

Posted on 21 April 201918 December 2019

Cannabis use can cause car drivers to make errors

In January 2019 researchers from Germany published their study to contribute to the ongoing discussion about threshold limits of tetrahydrocannabinol in the blood with respect to driving. In their study … Read more

Posted on 21 April 20195 January 2020

The 2017 German guidelines on fibromyalgia strongly recommend meditative movement therapies such as qi gong, tai chi and yoga

In June 2017, 13 scientific societies and 2 patient self-help organizations coordinated by the German Pain Society published their update of guidelines on fibromyalgia following a review of the medical … Read more

Posted on 21 April 20195 January 2020

Core stabilization exercises plus a lacto-vegetarian diet appears to reduce pain and improve body composition in women with fibromyalgia

In March 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of core stabilization exercises and a lacto-vegetarian diet on low back pain and body … Read more

Posted on 19 April 201920 November 2019

A greater amount of physical activity appears to improve daily functioning and reduce fatigue in women with fibromyalgia

In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between physical activity and pain, fatigue and daily functioning in women with fibromyalgia. … Read more

Posted on 19 April 201920 November 2019

Women with fibromyalgia may find that 10 minute periods of moderate-vigorous physical activity reduce the symptoms of pain and fatigue as well as the overall severity of the condition

In January 2019 researchers from Spain and Northern Ireland published the results of their study to assess the association between moderate-vigorous physical activity and pain, fatigue and severity of fibromyalgia. … Read more

Posted on 19 April 201920 November 2019

Fewer periods of inactivity and/or a greater level of physical activity are both associated with a better quality of sleep in women with fibromyalgia

In February 2019 researchers from Spain, Northern Ireland and The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the effect of inactivity and physical activity on sleep quality in … Read more

Posted on 14 April 201922 February 2020

The DASH, vegetable-based, glycemic index-based, ketogenic and Paleo diets appear to improve mood more than other diets

In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between diet and state of mind. A total of … Read more

Posted on 14 April 201910 January 2020

CoQ10 supplementation has been shown to reduce fatigue levels in individuals with fibromyalgia, statin-related fatigue, multiple sclerosis and end-stage heart failure, as well as in healthy individuals

In April 2019 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation on fatigue experienced by adolescents and adults. … Read more

Posted on 14 April 201918 December 2019

Lifetime cannabis use is associated with better working memory and processing speed but worse real-world social functioning in individuals with schizophrenia-related disorders

In March 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of cannabis use on psychopathology, cognition and real-world functioning in schizophrenia-related disorders. A total … Read more

Posted on 14 April 201918 December 2019

UK car accidents resulting in death or injury increase by approximately 18% on cannabis celebration day

In March 2019 researchers from the UK and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether there is an increase in UK road traffic accidents on cannabis … Read more

Posted on 14 April 201921 February 2020

Cannabis may be beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis

In May 2019 researchers from Germany published their review on the use of cannabis in inflammation. They stated that cannabinoids show anti-inflammatory effects by activating cannabinoid type 2 receptors which … Read more

Posted on 7 April 20194 January 2020

The potential benefit of cannabis use for chronic neuropathic pain may be outweighed by the risk of potential adverse effects

In March 2018 researchers from Germany published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of cannabis for chronic neuropathic pain. A total of 16 studies with … Read more

Posted on 7 April 201918 December 2019

Daily use of high-potency types of cannabis results in a 5-fold increase in the risk of experiencing a psychotic episode

In March 2019 researchers from the UK, Italy, France, Spain, The Netherlands and Brazil published the results of their study to assess the effect of cannabis use on the risk … Read more

Posted on 7 April 201918 December 2019

Babies born to mothers who take cannabis during pregnancy tend to have lower birth weights

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to asses the association between infant birth weight and the use of cannabis during pregnancy. Information on … Read more

Posted on 7 April 201918 December 2019

Current research suggests that cannabis may have a negative impact on male fertility

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of cannabis on male fertility. Results showed that current research supports … Read more

Posted on 7 April 201917 May 2020

Researchers call for doctors and medical organizations to communicate accurate information about the role of cannabis in cancer in view of the fake health information currently circulating on social media

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess online interest on the use of cannabis in cancer treatment and the growth of such … Read more

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