July 2024

July 27

History of Blue Zones
www.bluezones.com

Original blue zones explorations
www.bluezones.com

Supercentarian and remarkable age records exhibit patterns indicative of clerical errors and pension fraud
BioRxiv, Posted March 14, 2024

Medicaid is paying millions for salty, fat-laden ‘Medically tailored’ cheeseburgers and sandwiches
By Nicholas Florko, STAT  July 11, 2924

Watching sports could actually help you live longer, happier
By The Conversation Research led by Rachel K Ownsworth, Annelie Harvey, and Helen Keyes, Anglia Ruskin University, Studyfinds.org  July 13, 2024

People with untreated “White Coat Hypertension” twice as likely to die from heart disease
Penn Medicine News  June 10, 2024

A new mask randomized trial shows that masks work?
By Vinay Prasad, Sensible Medicine July 25, 2024

An unwelcome attendee has joined the Paris Olympic Games: COVID-19

Erythema annular centrifugal: what you should know
[Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing;  2024 Jan

New study finds 40% of cancer cases and almost half of all deaths in the US linked to modifiable risk factors
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2024; DOI: 10.3322/caac.21858

Health problems caused by secondhand smoke
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  May 15, 2024

Association of fish oil with cardiovascular disease events:results from the Taiwan longitudinal study in aging
BMC Public Health 24, 1979 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19512-8

Sage Therapeutics and Biogen announce topline results from Phase 2 KINETIC 2 srudy of SAGE-324 (BIIB124) for the Treatment of Essential Tremor
www.investor.sagerx.com, July 24, 2024

July 20

Multi-kingdom and functional gut microbiota markers for autism spectrum disorder
Nature Microbiology. 2024 Jul 8. doi: 10.1038/s41564-024-01739-1. Online ahead of print.

Paxlovid is beneficial for high-risk acute COVID-19 patients, study suggests
N Engl J Med 2022;386:1397-1408

Study shows nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) no more effective than placebo for COVID-19 symptom relief
N Engl J Med 2024;390:1186-1195

Effects of astaxanthin supplementation on fatigue, motor function and cognition: a metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials
Biol Res Nurs. 2024 Jul;26(3):469-480. doi: 10.1177/10998004241227561.

Netflix urged to take down “deeply irresponsible “ documentary linking autism and gut health
By Lauren Nicolle, Learning Disability Today  April 30, 2024

Loneliness increases risk of age-related memory loss
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics,  2024; 125: 105483 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105483

Folate intake and colorectal cancer risk according to genetic subtypes defined by targeted tumor sequencing
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Published July 16, 2024  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.07.012

Promised cures, tainted cells: How cord blood banks mislead parents
New York Times

Tampons as a source of exposure to metal(loid)s
Environmental International, Volume 190, August 2024, 108849

July 13

Dr. Oz device scrutinized; $50B for fake diagnosis; crisis pregnancy center funds
by Jennifer Henderson, Enterprise & Investigative Writer, MedPage Today  July 10, 2024

Pain Hustlers
Wikipedia 2024

Monsanto Roundup trial win overturned over EPA issues
By Carey Gillam Environmental Health News, July 12, 2024

Fish oil and perioperative bleeding
Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2018 Nov;11(11):e004584.

Effects of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on perioperative blood loss and complications after radical prostatectomy
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN Volume 47, February 2022, Pages 221-226

Risk of post-procedural bleeding in children on intravenous fish oil
Am J Surg. 2017 Oct; 214(4): 733–737.

DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids cut risk for age-related macular degeneration
By Jon Smith, Nutraingredients July 3, 2024

Omega-3’s: Meta-analysis finds no increase in bleeding risk
By Stephen Daniells, Nutraingredients  July 11, 2024

Effects of saturated fatty acid consumption on lipoprotein (a): a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Available online 2 July 2024 

Ex-CEO of GNC on herbal research retraction: ‘Really sad to see scientists abused the trust of our consumer’
By Stephen Daniells, Nutraingredients  July 9, 2024

Already 30 minutes of exercise increase the proportion of tumor killing white blood cells in blood
Frontiers in Immunology, 2024; 15 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1394420

The role of coenzyme Q10 in cardiovascular disease treatment: An updated 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies (2000-2023)
BMJ doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.07.03.24309736 

IV vitamin C in sepsis: a latest systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Clin Pract. 2023 Jan 24;2023:6733465. doi: 10.1155/2023/6733465. PMID: 36743822; PMCID: PMC9889164.

July 6

Effects of ketogenic diet on cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis|
The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging Volume 28, Issue 8 August 2024, 100306

Eye exercises for myopia prevention and control: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials
Eye volume 38, pages 473-480 (2024)

Walking reduces risk of low back pain recurrence
By Arkadi Mazin, Lifespan.io  June 21, 2024

Internet addiction affects the behavior and development of adolescents
PLOS Mental Health, 2024; 1 (1): e0000022 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmen.0000022

Long-term outcomes in patients using protocol-directed active surveillance for prostate cancer
JAMA. 2024;331(24):2084-2093. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.6695

The crucial roles of phospholipids in aging and lifespan regulation
Front Physiol. 2021 Nov 23:12:775648. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.775648. eCollection 2021.

Help us protect a landmark research study study for serious mental illness
By Christopher Palmer, change.org July 1, 2024

Statins for heart disease prevention could be recommended for far fewer American if new risk equation is adopted
JAMA Internal Medicine, 2024; DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.1302

Compound from olives shows promise for treating obesity and diabetes
EurekAlert! Science News Service from AAAS, June 29, 2024

Colostrum tart, anyone? The wonder ingredient adopted by chefs and wellness gurus
The Telegraph, July 1, 2024

Really, soup might help in osteoarthritis?
By John Gever, MedPage Today  June 24, 2024

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