Articles by Shari Barbanel
Obesity May Lead to a Decline in Lung Function in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women
Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Study results are published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American ...
Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, Earth Medicines
Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is a curandera (traditional healer), author, indigenous foods activist and natural foods chef whose work is deeply rooted in the healing properties of all earth medicines. Her business name came to be after friends lovingly called her “the kitchen curandera,” as she was often creating healing foods and remedies in her tiny ...
Exercise Can Help Older Adults Retain Their Memories
We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves plenty of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when in our lives? New research led by University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) psychologists pools data from dozens of studies to answer these questions, showing that older adults may be able to prevent ...
High-fiber Diet May Reduce Risk Of Dementia
We’re always hearing that we should eat more fiber. It’s known to be vitally important for a healthy digestive system and also has cardiovascular benefits like reduced cholesterol. Now, evidence is emerging that fiber is also important for a healthy brain. In a new study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, researchers in Japan have shown ...
Farlong Pharmaceutical, Rebrands to Farlong Nutraceutical
California-based Farlong Pharmaceutical, a vertically integrated, plant-based ingredient and supplement company, has changed its’ name to Farlong Nutraceutical. Established in 1998, Farlong is a science-based and vertically integrated functional ingredient and formula provider focused on discovering, developing and providing safe, effective and unique medicinal herbs, plant extracts and formulas with its own GAP (good agricultural practice) ...
Eating Prunes May Help Protect Against Bone Loss in Older Women
It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State research suggests they may be good for bone health, too. In a research review, the researchers found that prunes can help prevent or delay bone loss in postmenopausal women, possibly due to their ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, ...
Senate Confirms Robert Califf as FDA Commission, Associations Respond
On Feb.15, the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Robert Califf to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a second time in a 50-46 vote. In response to the confirmation, the Natural Products Association (NPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the following statements: “This agency ...
Obesity May Increase Risk of Some Female Reproductive Disorders
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders, however, the roles and mechanisms of obesity in the cause(s) of reproductive conditions are unclear. A study publishing Feb. 1 in PLOS Medicine by Samvida Venkatesh at University of Oxford, United Kingdom and colleagues suggests an etiological link between obesity and a range of female reproductive ...
Flavonoids May Reduce Mortality Risk For People With Parkinson’s Disease
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who eat more flavonoids—compounds found in richly colored foods like berries, cocoa and red wine—may have a lower mortality risk than those who don’t, according to a new study. Specifically, the researchers found that when people who had already been diagnosed with PD ate more flavonoids, they had a lower ...
Calcium: Not Just For Your Bones, But Also For Your Heart
The heart is a tireless organ, beating an average of 100,000 times a day. However, conditions that stop the heart from pumping blood efficiently can cause serious problems and ultimately require a heart transplantation. In a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers from Osaka University (Japan) have shown that a previously unknown mutation ...
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