Background: Skin barrier health is crucial for preventive and corrective skincare across all skin types. Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) extracts show potential in addressing skin issues, but their efficacy in treating chronic inflammation, improving skin barrier function, and combating UV-induced oxidation requires further investigation.
Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of a novel formula containing witch hazel extracts in treating chronic inflammation, improving skin barrier function, and combating UV-induced oxidation.
Stress has been implicated in the incidence and severity of psychiatric and gastrointestinal disorders. The immune system is capable of modulating the activity and composition of the gut following stress and vice versa. In this study we sought to examine the sequential relationship between immune signaling and microbiome composition occurring in male and female mice over time using a variable stress paradigm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: In an uncontrolled study, we previously demonstrated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of our virtual diabetes-specific version () of the eating disorder (ED) prevention program the . The aim of the current study was to evaluate further this program for women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) by assessing within-subject changes in outcomes from pretest over 6-month follow-up.
Methods: Young women with T1D aged 16-35 years were invited to participate in groups.
Objective: The overall aim of the current study was to qualitatively explore the feasibility of eating disorder prevention groups for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Method: A generic qualitative focus group design was applied. 17 participants accepted the invitation to attend focus group interviews after completing the intervention.
Extensive research to date has focused on the coagulation-flocculation and biosorption properties of the invasive Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. to remove metals from water.
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