Findings from a study conducted by Vanderbilt University researchers indicate that minority gastric cancer risk is seven times that of Caucasian Americans’, with Asian Americans disproportionately suffering from this condition. The risk specifically for Korean Americans, the most vulnerable Asian population among those studied, is 12 to 14.5-fold higher compared to Whites. Gastric cancer screening among minorities is lacking and scientists hope that their research will spur greater vigilance.

What is delicious and also heals wounds and provides pain relief? Manuka honey. Studies indicate that it possesses antimicrobial properties even against the most infectious bacteria like E. coli and it promotes the formation of new skin in the wound healing process. Got atopic dermatitis? A study in Immunity, Inflammation and Disease demonstrates that manuka honey ameliorates this problem as well. This nutritious treat is a natural wonder.

Research conducted by Oregon State University provides motivation for those who dislike exercise. Scientists discovered that mitochondria, the body’s cellular powerhouses, burn fat and sugar at a higher rate following just one hour of moderate intensity exercise. The lead researcher stated that this benefit follows a single exercise session and persists for one to two days but can be maintained via regular workouts. These findings offer insights that may help to battle obesity.

“Worldwide, South Asians account for 60% of all heart disease cases, even though — at 2 billion people — they make up only a quarter of the planet’s population.”

US researchers believe that high diabetes rates, a propensity toward abdominal weight gain, a diet rich in processed carbohydrates and saturated fat, sedentary living and other factors fuel these statistics. Organizations like El Camino Hospital’s South Asian Health Center are working to help South Asians live healthier lives that change this reality. 

Autistic individuals die 16 to 35 years earlier than expected, and a study in Molecular Autism evinces that eating habits, physical activity, and sleep patterns could help to explain this phenomenon. The study illustrates that compared to non-autistic adults, autistic individuals are far less likely to meet minimum health guidelines regarding diet, exercise, and sleep, raising the risk of hypertension, heart disease, and stroke, specifically among autistic men.

Klotho, the “longevity gene”, spurs neurogenesis or the creation of new neurons in the brain, a process vital to memory formation and one that tends to decline with age. Scientists from King’s College London evidenced that intermittent fasting increases the Klotho gene’s activity and as such new neuron production, improving long-term memory and potentially proving therapeutic to slow cognitive decline among dementia sufferers.   

Those who feel younger than their chronological age actually experience greater vitality, including sharper mental faculties, reduced systemic inflammation, and overall superior welfare. Psychology and Aging published a study that helps to explain this reality. Researchers discovered that subjective age protects middle-aged and elderly individuals from stress and consequently slows functional health declines. 

Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, is largely caused by Grave’s Disease, an autoimmune condition that provokes thyroid growth and hormone secretion. This condition can cause sexual dysfunction, anxiety, increased blood pressure as well as other ills. Research suggests that gut dysbiosis, gluten sensitivity, chronic infections, and other lifestyle factors and conditions fuel hyperthyroidism. A paleo diet, thyroid-supporting nutrients like selenium, vitamin D, and other natural therapies can treat this issue.

The journal Gut released telling research avowing that imbibing two or more sugar-sweetened beverages—soda and sports, energy, and fruit-flavored drinks—per day doubles bowel or colorectal cancer risk before age 50 among adult women. Researchers note that in addition to the foreboding cancer threat, these liquid sugar bombs promote insulin resistance, inflammation, and obesity as well as type 2 diabetes.

Bleeding after menopause does not necessarily warrant a visit to the doctor or a cancer screening. Dr. Christiane Northrup, MD, explains that drugs like estrogen-blocking medications and various non-life-threatening conditions such as uterine polyps and fibroids can cause postmenopausal bleeding . Living a healthy lifestyle can help to ensure pelvic health. Following a hormone-balancing diet, eating probiotics, and utilizing acupuncture, for instance, can help stave off disconcerting bleeding and promote overall well-being. 

“Maternal exercise only during pregnancy can prevent the transmission of metabolic diseases from parent to child,” according to researchers from the University of Virginia. Scientist, Zhen Yan, explains that many chronic conditions have a fetal origin. Obese parents can predispose their offspring to metabolic disorders. This study reveals that a mother-to-be can thwart this outcome if she exercises during pregnancy, which research also shows enriches breast milk with a disease-protective compound.

Together the flu and pneumonia rank as the 9^th leading cause of death in the US. A disproportionate number of those whose lives are claimed by these respiratory infections are diabetics. Diabetes creates inflammation that impairs lung function and in turn the respiratory system, fueling infections like influenza. It also weakens the immune system, prolonging and worsening said infections and others. Lifestyle interventions—a therapeutic diet, exercise, and supplements—can help to manage and reverse diabetes and its complications.

A study in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry reveals that even a mild COVID-19 infection can provoke psychiatric symptoms that last months or perhaps years following disease resolution, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Scientists warn that following the acute phase of the disease, COVID-19 patients may need mental health interventions to prevent long-term psychological disorders and an overwhelmed healthcare system.

Dr. Mark Burhenne, DDS, functional dentist, asserts that fluoride is a toxin. He states that research indicates that if a woman is pregnant and drinking fluoridated water or adding tap water to her infant’s formula, her child’s IQ can drop several points. Studies also demonstrate fluoride’s ability to promote neurotoxicity, arthritis, and osteosarcoma or bone cancer and even influence metabolism. Using fluoride to just avoid, on average, one extra cavity is simply not worth the risk, he stresses.