by Neil Bossenger | Oct 3, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Using popular drugs that are intended to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers for an extended period of time has been linked to an increased risk in premature death. These deadly popular drugs are called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and in just one year...
by Neil Bossenger | Jun 4, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Scientists have developed a test for chronic fatigue syndrome that detects the reaction of the immune cells and blood plasma to stress. Symptoms include extreme tiredness, difficulty sleeping, trouble with thinking and remembering things, muscle pain and...
by Neil Bossenger | May 28, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Imbalance in gut microbiota could explain inflammatory symptoms present in chronic fatigue syndrome. Click here to see the infographic of how probiotics work and general information on how to keep your gut healthy. In a study published by Microbiome, the analysis of...
by Neil Bossenger | May 21, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
If youre the kind of person who avoids public bathrooms at all costs, you may feel validated, as well as disturbed, by a new study from researchers at the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University. They suspected that hot-air hand dryers in...
by Neil Bossenger | May 9, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Jo Cameron has lived for 71 years without experiencing pain or anxiety because she has a rare genetic mutation. I drive people mad by being cheerful, she said. The notion that the same gene could be responsible for the way a person processes physical and...
by Neil Bossenger | Apr 8, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
1 in 5 New Zealanders have high blood pressure Hypertension is incredibly common; understanding how it works is vital. A new study demonstrates a link between zinc deficiency and high blood pressure. The findings could help scientists design new ways of intervening in...