Health Alert: Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma and Allergies. A large-scale study by
Rutgers University found that children who received multiple courses of antibiotics before age two had a 24% higher
risk of developing asthma, a 33% increased risk of food allergies, and a 6% greater risk of seasonal allergies by age
twelve. These findings suggest that early antibiotic exposure may disrupt immune system development, leading to
long-term allergic conditions. Journal of Infectious Diseases, April 2025
Diet: Plant-Based Diet May Benefit Kidney Disease Patients. A recent clinical trial conducted by the University
of Wollongong found that for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), adopting a diverse, plant-based diet—
comprising over 30 different plant foods per week—significantly improved gut microbiome diversity and reduced
levels of harmful toxins in the blood and urine. These findings suggest that such a dietary approach may slow disease
progression and enhance quality of life for individuals living with CKD.
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, March 2025
Exercise: Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Premature Death in Depression Patients. Using data from the
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers found that among individuals with depression, those
who engaged in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had a 40% lower risk of allcause
mortality over the next 13 years compared to those who remained inactive.
Frontiers in Public Health, April 2025
Chiropractic: Treatment for Mechanical Neck Pain. For patients with mechanical neck pain, a recent study found
cervical spine manipulation—a treatment commonly performed by doctors of chiropractic—combined with neck
retraction exercises was more effective at improving pain intensity and cervical range of motion than neck exercises
alone. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, May 2025
Mental Attitude: Brain Pathway May Play Role in Depression. A recent study involving 150 adolescents found
that an imbalance in the kynurenine pathway—specifically, reduced levels of the neuroprotective metabolite
kynurenic acid and increased levels of the neurotoxic metabolite quinolinic acid—is associated with a higher risk of
depression, particularly among teenage girls. The researchers suggest that interventions targeting this pathway, such
as dietary modifications, exercise, and inflammation reduction, may help manage or prevent depression in
adolescents. Biological Psychiatry, March 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer. Current research suggests that healthy vitamin D status
is associated with a lower risk for colorectal cancer, and sufficient vitamin D levels are linked to better outcomes
among those who do develop the disease. The Conversation, May 2025
Quote: “Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.” ~ Paul Tournier
I found that Dr. Joe Megna is one of the best chiropractors I have found in the Rio Vista region.