PMID: Int J Oncol. 2018 Jun ;52(6):2119-2129. Epub 2018 Mar 23. PMID: 29620169 Abstract Title: Lutein inhibits proliferation, invasion and migration of hypoxic breast cancer cells via downregulation of HES1. Abstract: An intratumoral hypoxic microenvironment is frequently observed in solid tumors, including breast cancer. Lutein, a plant-derived compound and non-vitamin A carotenoid, has been demonstrated to …
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Isoliquiritigenin pre-treatment plays neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory roles in kainic acid-induced epileptogenesis.
PMID: Inflammopharmacology. 2019 Apr 29. Epub 2019 Apr 29. PMID: 31037573 Abstract Title: Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects of isoliquiritigenin in kainic acid-induced epileptic rats via the TLR4/MYD88 signaling pathway. Abstract: Epileptogenesis is a complex pathological process that occurs after an initial brain injury and involves a series of molecular events. Isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a flavonoid in …
Isoliquiritigenin attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced cognitive impairment through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
PMID: BMC Neurosci. 2019 08 6 ;20(1):41. Epub 2019 Aug 6. PMID: 31387531 Abstract Title: Isoliquiritigenin attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced cognitive impairment through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation are central pathogenic mechanisms common to many neurological diseases. Isoliquiritigenin (ISL) is a flavonoid in licorice with multiple pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory activity, and …
Isoliquiritigenin suppresses E2-induced uterine leiomyoma growth.
PMID: Cancers (Basel). 2019 Aug 7 ;11(8). Epub 2019 Aug 7. PMID: 31394829 Abstract Title: Isoliquiritigenin Suppresses E2-Induced Uterine Leiomyoma Growth through the Modulation of Cell Death Program and the Repression of ECM Accumulation. Abstract: Uterine leiomyomas, also known as fibroids, are common and prevalent in women of reproductive age. In this study, the effect …
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Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields alter the expression of MCP-1 in certain cell types.
PMID: Saudi J Biol Sci. 2015 Jan ;22(1):75-84. Epub 2014 Aug 6. PMID: 25561888 Abstract Title: Experimental model for ELF-EMF exposure: Concern for human health. Abstract: Low frequency (LF) electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are abundantly present in modern society and in the last 20 years the interest about the possible effect of extremely low frequency (ELF) EMFs …
This study demonstrates that mast cells may degranulate as a result of exposure to TV and PC screens.
PMID: J Cutan Pathol. 2001 Nov ;28(10):513-9. PMID: 11737520 Abstract Title: Cutaneous mast cells are altered in normal healthy volunteers sitting in front of ordinary TVs/PCs–results from open-field provocation experiments. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Considerable controversy has surrounded the question of possible biological responses to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated from visual display terminals (VDTs), such as personal …
This study provides evidence that human circadian rhythm can be altered by electromagnetic fields.
PMID: Life Sci Space Res. 1970 ;8:177-87. PMID: 11826883 Abstract Title: The effects of electric fields on circadian rhythmicity in men. Abstract: In an underground bunker built for the study of human circadian rhythms, one of the two experimental rooms is shielded against natural magnetic and electric fields. So far, autonomous rhythms of 82 subjects …
This meta-analysis demonstrates an increased risk of glioma associated with mobile phone use.
PMID: PLoS One. 2017 ;12(5):e0175136. Epub 2017 May 4. PMID: 28472042 Abstract Title: Mobile phone use and glioma risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Many studies have previously investigated the potential association between mobile phone use and the risk of glioma. However, results from these individual studies are inconclusive and controversial. The objective …
Isoliquiritigenin selectively inhibited the viability of FLT3-ITD mutant acute myeloid leukemia cells.
n/a PMID: Mol Pharmacol. 2019 Aug 28. Epub 2019 Aug 28. PMID: 31462456 Abstract Title: Isoliquiritigenin, an orally available natural FLT3 inhibitor from licorice, exhibits selective anti-AML efficacy in vitro and in vivo. Abstract: Licorice is a medicinal herb widely used to treat inflammation-related diseases in china. Isoliquiritigenin (ISL) is an important constituent of Licorice, …
“White Fragility,” Vaccines, and Waldorf Education
This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2019Visit our Re-post guidelines I am a parent member of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee at the Portland Waldorf school in Oregon. We agreed to read “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism”, by Robin DiAngelo,[i] which I found to be …
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