PMID: Occup Med (Lond). 2007 Oct ;57(7):518-24. Epub 2007 Aug 29. PMID: 17728306 Abstract Title: Occupational exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and risk of glioma. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although the aetiology of glioma is poorly understood, the higher incidence in males has long suggested an occupational cause.AIM: To investigate possible associations between occupational exposure to …
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Electrohypersensitive persons in this study were suffering not only from their symptoms, but also from economical and social problems.
PMID: Pathophysiology. 2012 Apr ;19(2):95-100. Epub 2012 Mar 27. PMID: 22458999 Abstract Title: Reported functional impairments of electrohypersensitive Japanese: A questionnaire survey. Abstract: An increasing number of people worldwide complain that they have become electromagnetic hypersensitive (EHS). We conducted a questionnaire survey of EHS persons in Japan. The aim was to identify electromagnetic fields (EMF) …
Withaferin A prevents myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury.
PMID: Circ J. 2019 Jul 25 ;83(8):1726-1736. Epub 2019 Jun 20. PMID: 31217391 Abstract Title: Withaferin A Prevents Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Upregulating AMP-Activated Protein Kinase-Dependent B-Cell Lymphoma2 Signaling. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Withaferin A (WFA), an anticancer constituent of the plant Withania somnifera, inhibits tumor growth in association with apoptosis induction. However, the potential role of …
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Withania somnifera root powder protects againist post-traumatic stress disorder-induced memory impairment.
PMID: Mol Biol Rep. 2019 Jun 19. Epub 2019 Jun 19. PMID: 31218539 Abstract Title: Withania somnifera root powder protects againist post-traumatic stress disorder-induced memory impairment. Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is precipitated by exposure to severe traumatic events such as wars, natural disasters, catastrophes, or other traumatic events. Withania somnifera (WS) Dunal (family: Solanaceae) …
Withaferin A: from Ayurvedic folk medicine to preclinical anti-cancer drug.
PMID: Biochem Pharmacol. 2019 Aug 9. Epub 2019 Aug 9. PMID: 31404528 Abstract Title: Withaferin A: from Ayurvedic folk medicine to preclinical anti-cancer drug. Abstract: Despite the recent successes of targeted cancer immuno-therapies, drug resistance and disease relapse remain a huge burden in cancer patient treatment. This has fueled renewed interest in natural product discovery …
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Enhancing antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of carnosic acid in rosemary extract by complexation with cyclic glucans.
PMID: Food Chem. 2019 Nov 30 ;299:125119. Epub 2019 Jul 2. PMID: 31295638 Abstract Title: Enhancing antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of carnosic acid in rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) extract by complexation with cyclic glucans. Abstract: Of all the active compounds in rosemary extract, carnosic acid (CaA) has the most potent antimicrobial and antioxidant activity; however, …
Ameliorative impact of cold-pressed Rosmarinus officinalis oil against liver toxicity and genotoxic effects in streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus.
PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Jul ;43(7):e12905. Epub 2019 May 20. PMID: 31353725 Abstract Title: Ameliorative impact of cold-pressed Rosmarinus officinalis oil against liver toxicity and genotoxic effects in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and their offspring. Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic, lifelong condition threatening human health. Rosmarinus officinalis oil (RO) could have a future …
Carnosol might be a potential treatment for hormone-independent prostate cancer.
PMID: Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2017 Aug 30 ;63(8):104-108. Epub 2017 Aug 30. PMID: 28886322 Abstract Title: Carnosol inhibits Hedgehog signaling pathway in both LNCaP and DU145 prostate cancer cell lines. Abstract: To investigate the effect of carnosol on the Hedgehog (HH) signaling pathway in human hormone-dependent prostate cancer cell line LNCaP and hormone-independent prostate …
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There was no overall increased risk of brain tumors among cell phone users. Potential negative effects associated with long-term cell phone use need to be investigated in future studies.
PMID: J Neurooncol. 2008 Jan ;86(1):71-8. Epub 2007 Jul 10. PMID: 17619826 Abstract Title: Cellular phone use and brain tumor: a meta-analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The dramatic increase in the use of cellular phones has generated concerns about potential adverse effects, especially the development of brain tumors. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the effect of …
Carnosol treatment could be a new strategy for protecting lungs from ischemia-reperfusion injury by modulating the ATF3-IL-6 axis.
PMID: Biochem Cell Biol. 2018 12 ;96(6):769-776. Epub 2018 Jun 29. PMID: 29958095 Abstract Title: Carnosol suppresses interleukin-6 production in mouse lungs injured by ischemia-reperfusion operation and in RAW264.7 macrophages treated with lipopolysaccharide. Abstract: Carnosol is a naturally occurring herbal compound, known for its antioxidative properties. We previously found that carnosol protected mouse lungs from …
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