Linda, Author at Life Science Review

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There appears to be an imbalance in the gut microbiome in individuals with Sjogren’s syndrome, more so than in individuals with dry eye syndrome

In February 2020 researchers from South Korea published the results of their study to assess the composition of the gut microbiome in individuals with Sjogren’s syndrome and dry eye syndrome. … Read more

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A glass of grapefruit juice contains, on average, about 10% of the daily requirement of potassium, 6% of magnesium and about 100% of vitamin C

In September 2018 researchers from the Russian Federation published the nutritional profile of grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice is one of the relatively low-calorie fruit juices – 100 ml of grapefruit … Read more

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Dietary ginger taken by individuals with diabetes type 2 may significantly improve HbA1c levels

In March 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of dietary ginger on fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels in individuals … Read more

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Air freshener sprays may contain chemicals not listed on the product label which can cause irritation and other health problems in susceptible individuals

In November 2019 researchers from the UAE published the results of their study to ascertain whether there were compounds in air freshener sprays that had not been disclosed on the … Read more

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Given that the benefit of taking paracetamol for relief of osteoarthritic joint pain is uncertain and potential safety issues have been raised, more careful consideration concerning its use is required

In April 2019 researchers from the UK, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland published their review on the benefits and harm of using paracetamol for osteoarthritic pain. Paracetamol is generally recommended for … Read more

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Frequent exposure to the light spectrum produced by flashes when taking selfies may cause skin damage and increase the rate of skin aging

In December 2018 researchers from Iran published their review on whether light from smartphones and light produced when taking selfies can cause premature aging and wrinkles. As a result of … Read more

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Parents who read 1 picture book with their child every day exposes them to an estimated 78,000 words each a year, which over 5 years means that they hear an estimated 1.4 million more words than children who are never read to

In June 2019 researchers from the USA and Turkey published the results of their study to assess whether reading books to children in their first 5 years of life would … Read more

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Dietary supplementation taken by older individuals may reduce the risk of some chronic diseases although it would be unwise to assume that they are all effective and safe to use

In November 2018 researchers from France published their review on dietary supplement intake in the elderly. They stated that studies in older people using multivitamin supplements long-term had shown a … Read more

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Vitamin C supplementation taken at the same time as paracetamol significantly increases the degree of paracetamol absorption and the possibility of a drug-drug interaction and the risk of side effects

In August 2019 researchers from Iraq published the results of their study to assess the effect of taking vitamin C or omega-3 supplementation at the same time as paracetamol. There … Read more

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Music therapy has been shown to be beneficial in individuals with dementia, schizophrenia, depression, social anxiety, post-natal depression and in those with post-traumatic stress disorder

In December 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of music therapy in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. An analysis of … Read more

17 February 202017 February 2020

Listening to music during labour appears to significantly reduce pain scores and anxiety levels in first time mothers

In April 2019 researchers from Taiwan and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of music on the management of pain and anxiety … Read more

16 February 202016 February 2020

There is a need to increase the accessibility of support services for men following pregnancy/neonatal loss

In January 2020 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature which was undertaken to gain an understanding of a father’s grief following a miscarriage or stillbirth, … Read more

16 February 202016 February 2020

Fathers appear to experience less intense and enduring levels of psychological outcomes than women following stillbirth or a neonatal death, but are more likely to engage in avoidance and coping behaviours such as increased alcohol consumption

In December 2019 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess men’s experiences of grief and loss following stillbirth and neonatal death. The researchers … Read more

12 February 202016 February 2020

First-time fathers would like to receive better preparation for fatherhood

In September 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to develop an understanding of men’s experiences of first-time fatherhood, their mental health and wellbeing needs. Information … Read more

12 February 202016 February 2020

Better preparation for fatherhood, and support for couple relationships during the transition to parenthood, may give the first time father a better experience and contribute to a better adjustment and improved mental wellbeing

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess first time fathers’ experiences and needs in relation to their mental health and … Read more

12 February 202012 February 2020

Simple relaxation techniques can reduce stress experienced by first time breastfeeding mothers, with a relaxation meditation tape being the most effective

In January 2019 researchers from the UK and China published the results of their study to compare the effects of different relaxation techniques on first time Chinese mothers who were … Read more

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Listening to music during a caesarian section appears to improve maternal anxiety and stress levels

In November 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the influence of music on anxiety and stress of the expectant mother during a caesarian section. … Read more

12 February 202017 February 2020

Listening to music during labour appears to decrease anxiety levels, heart rate and blood pressure levels

In May 2019 researchers from Taiwan published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of music in reducing anxiety levels among women during labour. A total … Read more

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Singing during pregnancy promotes maternal wellbeing and helps with communication between the mother and infant

In March 2019 researchers from France published their review on the benefits of singing during pregnancy. Singing during her pregnancy promotes wellbeing due to the physical and vocal exercises involved. … Read more

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Listening to music during pregnancy may increase levels of wellbeing and reduce symptoms of postnatal depression in the first 3 months after giving birth

In July 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess whether listening to music during pregnancy is associated with lower levels of postnatal depression and … Read more