Pharmacology

Oxytocin Improves Social Ability- If You're Not Very Social

Oxytocin (alpha-hypophamine) is a nine amino acid peptide more commonly known as a neurotransmitter in the brain- a love hormone. There have been many studies trying to discern the impact of oxytocin on things like maternal behavior and sex but researcher ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 22 2010 - 5:32pm

Some Nutritional Supplements Work For Treatment Of Anxiety Disorders

A systematic review of research into the use of nutritional supplements for the treatment of anxiety disorders says it has found strong evidence for the use of extracts of passionflower or kava and combinations of L-lysine and L-arginine. They pooled the r ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 6 2010 - 4:03pm

Photocontact Allergy: Why Some People Are Allergic To Suncream

What happens to sunscreens when they are exposed to sunlight?   They degrade, and how the skin is affected by those degradation products is the subject of research at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology presented at a dermato ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 10 2010 - 6:17pm

The Dangers Of OTC Weight Loss Products

There is no quick fix for obesity- exercise devices on TV targeting fat are a hoax, for example.  Where is the first place most people lose weight?  Their face, yet no one is exercising their face. So-called natural remedies for people desiring quick obesi ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 14 2010 - 1:16pm

'Gender-Bending' Chemicals Like Estrogen In Rivers Are Impacting Reproduction

New research from a four-year study shows that 'gender bending' chemicals which find their way from human products into rivers and oceans can have a significant impact on the ability of fish to breed, which could have important implications for e ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 26 2010 - 10:13am

Inaccurate Reporting On Recent Omega-3 Alzheimer's Study?

Several media outlets reported last week that Omega-3 fish oil supplements fail to show positive results for Alzheimer's patients, based on the study Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation and Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer Disease: A Randomized Trial ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 10 2010 - 3:23pm

Why Do Some Women Who Undergo In Vitro Fertilization Get Depressed?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has brought children to millions who otherwise had difficulty conceiving so it should be a happy time.   Yet over 20% of women who undergo IVF report symptoms of depression. The belief has been that the common denominator in wo ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 13 2010 - 10:53am

Estrogen Makes You Smarter- Though Getting Cancer Isn't Worth It

Some studies show that  estrogen is 'an elixir for the brain', sharpening mental performance in humans and animals and showing promise as a treatment for disorders of the brain such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.  And don't g ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 17 2010 - 6:05pm

Resveratrol Increases Beneficial Fat Hormone

The compound resveratrol found in grapes displays not only antioxidant but other positive properties, according to a study published this week in  the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Resveratrol stimulates the expression of adiponectin, a hormone derived ...

Article - News Staff - Jan 9 2011 - 11:42am

SHBG- How Does Coffee Protect Against Diabetes?

The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of these cases. Some studies have shown that co ...

Article - News Staff - Jan 13 2011 - 12:57pm