ProHealth Research and News

Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Injury in Chronic Multisymptom Conditions: From Gulf War Illness to Autism Spectrum Disorder Source: Nature Precedings, Jan 31, 2012

feeds@prohealth.com (Beatrice A Golomb, MD, PhD) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

Using an understanding of GWI to explain overlapping conditions as stemming free radical damage to the mitochondria, and the many effects of compromised cellular energy

Human Risk of Infection with Borrelia burgdorferi, the Lyme Disease Agent, in Eastern United States Source: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Feb 3, 2012

feeds@prohealth.com (MA Duik-Wasser, et al.) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

Infected-tick density findings at 304 locations provides map of high risk & transitional areas as far west as North Dakota.

Can statin drugs confer infection protection? Large controlled studies say no

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

Large controlled studies of statin users contradict observational reports suggesting cholesterol blockers might also be infection-fighters

Sodium oxybate therapy provides multidimensional improvement in fibromyalgia: Results of an international phase 3 trial Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Jan 31, 2012

feeds@prohealth.com (Michael Spaeth, Robert M Bennett, et al.) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

In a 108-center study, 51% of FM patients taking this achieved pain reduction of 30% or more (vs 27% of those taking placebo)

Massage promotes formation of new mitochondria and reduces inflammation after exercise-induced muscle damage

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

Thigh muscle biopsies after fiber-damaging exercise and subsequent massage reveal how massage helps pain & healing

Promising Blood Test for Depression Reported by Massachusetts Research Collaborative

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

Might the test prove useful to distinguish primary depression from hard-to-diagnose illnesses with a psychological impact?

Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packs of Birth Control Pills

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

Women using the pills in the 28 listed lots risk pregnancy and are advised to begin using a non-hormonal form of contraception immediately.

ME Association Poll: Would you take part in a Rituximab trial?

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

They are not taking names or seeking volunteers, but in future may fund a Rituximab trial.

"Grape seed extract kills head & neck cancer cells, leaves healthy cells unharmed" NIH/National Cancer Institute

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:00:05 PDT

GSE both damages the cancer cells' DNA and stops the pathways that allow repair, while sparing healthy cells

Another study links low vitamin D to significantly greater colon cancer risk

feeds@prohealth.com (ProHealth.com) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:05 PDT

Major study at Japan's National Cancer Center finds 36% greater average risk of colorectal tumor development in low vitamin D group