Personalized Exercise Boosts Adolescent Girls’ Health and Habits

September 24, 2025 8:24 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments

Personalized physical exercise programs for adolescent girls can effectively increase their physical activity levels by tailoring workouts to individual preferences and capacities, which helps overcome barriers like low motivation and body image concerns. Such programs promote not only physical health benefits—like stronger muscles, better cardiovascular fitness, and weight management—but also improve mental well-being by boosting Read more…

Nutrition, Gut Microbiota & Immunity: Key to Fighting Rotavirus Infection

September 24, 2025 8:22 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments

Rotavirus infection severity and vaccine effectiveness are strongly influenced by the gut microbiota and nutritional status, which shape immune responses and gut health. Certain beneficial bacteria, like Segmented Filamentous Bacteria and Bifidobacterium, enhance resistance to rotavirus by promoting immune defenses, while imbalances in gut microbes can worsen infection outcomes. Maintaining a balanced diet and healthy Read more…

Juglans regia Extract Shields Liver from Citalopram Damage in Rats

September 24, 2025 8:21 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments

Citalopram, a common antidepressant, can cause liver dysfunction and tissue damage. Extracts from the pulp of Juglans regia (walnut) have been shown to protect the liver from these harmful effects, suggesting potential benefits for liver health when exposed to such medications. This highlights the possible use of natural walnut pulp extracts as a supportive measure Read more…

Green Tea Extract Protects Kidneys from Gentamicin Damage by Reducing Inflamm…

September 24, 2025 8:20 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments

Green tea extract has been shown to protect against kidney damage caused by gentamicin, a commonly used antibiotic known to induce nephrotoxicity. It achieves this by enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity, reducing oxidative stress, and minimizing inflammation in kidney tissues, which helps preserve renal function and structural integrity. These findings highlight green tea extract’s potential as Read more…

Low-Carb High-Fat Diets Boost Military Performance and Readiness

September 24, 2025 6:52 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments

Low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diets can enhance fat metabolism and endurance by increasing fat oxidation and sparing muscle glycogen, potentially benefiting military personnel operating in stressful, resource-limited environments. This metabolic adaptation may improve stamina, reduce injury risk through leaner body composition, and support sustained performance during prolonged exertion or limited calorie intake. However, LCHF diets may Read more…