Pharmacology

Isoflavones (daidzein, genistein and glycitein), found mainly in soy beans and soy-derived products, are plant-derived compounds with estrogenic effects. While animal studies have linked the high consumption of isoflavones with infertility, there had been ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 24 2008 - 12:01am

Does Red Bull Lead To Risky Behavior?

Over the last decade, energy drinks like such as Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar have become nearly popular on college campuses. The global market for these types of drinks currently exceeds $3 billion a year and new products are introduced annually. Althou ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 24 2008 - 1:20pm

AIDS Vaccines: Where Do We Go From Here?

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and Key Thought Leaders Explore Critical Next Steps for AIDS Vaccine Research at the 17th International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. Today, they write, AIDS vaccine research is at a pivotal moment. Just t ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 28 2008 - 10:03am

Frankincense For Arthritis Relief?

An enriched extract of Boswellia serrata (the 'Indian Frankincense' herb) has been proven to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Research published today in Arthritis Research & Therapy has shown that patients taking the herbal remedy show ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 29 2008 - 6:50pm

Lovastatin Cholesterol Drug Boosts Bone Repair In Animal Model

Lovastatin, a drug used to lower cholesterol and help prevent cardiovascular disease, has been shown to improve bone healing in an animal model of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The research, reported today in BMC Medicine, will be of great interest to NF ...

Article - News Staff - Jul 30 2008 - 6:46pm

Creatine Is Not A Shortcut For Exercise

Creatine, a popular nutritional supplement renowned for enhancing athletic performance and muscle strength, does not improve exercise outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The randomized, placebo- ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 1 2008 - 8:24am

COLD-fX Ginseng Extract Probably Safe For Kids (Though That Doesn't Mean It Works)

COLD-fX, a patented extract of North American ginseng, discovered by a team of 25 University of Alberta scientists, is Canada's top selling cold and flu remedy for adults. It has been approved by Health Canada for use by adults and the FDA has cleared ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 4 2008 - 12:40am

Epilespy Drug Gabapentin May Help Alcoholics And Insomniacs Too, Says Study

It's a Catch-22 of the highest order. People with alcohol problems often use alcohol to get to sleep-- but it actually keeps them from getting good-quality sleep all night long. At the same time, they're highly likely to suffer from full-blown ch ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 4 2008 - 12:42am

The Cough Medicine Epidemic In Kids

Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center have found that approximately one in ten U.S. children uses one or more cough and cold medications during a given week. These findings appear in the August issue of the journal Pediatrics. ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 4 2008 - 11:00am

'Mesolimbic' Dopamine System- Why Some Smokers Are Addicted With The First Puff

New research from The University of Western Ontario reveals how the brain processes the 'rewarding' and addictive properties of nicotine, providing a better understanding of why some people seemingly become hooked with their first smoke. The rese ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 5 2008 - 11:13pm