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Hibiscus, particularly Hibiscus sabdariffa, is a flowering plant known for its bright red calyxes and diverse uses in traditional medicine. Historically, cultures throughout Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean have utilized hibiscus for its health benefits, including its role in treating high blood pressure, digestive problems, and skin conditions. The rich phytochemical profile of hibiscus, particularly […]

Objective: This study aimed to systematically document the reported omega-3 levels in commercially available prenatal supplements in the United States and Canada, and compare these levels to recommended intakes in pregnancy. Study design: Commercial prenatal supplements were identified using the Dietary Supplement Label Database (n = 50) and the Licensed Natural Health Products Database (n

Background: The medicinal folk plant Tithonia diversifolia A. Gray has traditionally been used to treat hepatitis and liver cancer. However, the anti-fibrotic effect of this plant extract and its main active substances remain unclear. Objective: This study aims to elucidate the anti-fibrotic effect of T. diversifolia ethanol extract, identify the main active substances, and explore

There is a critical need to generate age- and sex-specific survival curves to characterize chronological aging consistently across nonhuman primates (NHP) used in biomedical research. Sex-specific Kaplan-Meier survival curves were computed in 12 translational aging models: baboon, bonnet macaque, chimpanzee, common marmoset, coppery titi monkey, cotton-top tamarin, cynomolgus macaque, Japanese macaque, pigtail macaque, rhesus macaque,