Long-term cannabis smoking damages lungs differently than tobacco, study finds
Photo Cred: Designecologist/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold Individuals who are regular and long-term cannabis smokers are at risk for lung damage, but the impact looks different than those who...
Read MoreAltering gut microbiome in mice may pave the way to new Alzheimer’s treatments, study suggests
Photo Cred: Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels By Avery St. Onge New research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) found when the gut microbiomes of animal models of Alzheimer’s disease were modulated,...
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#129 – Navigating the process of treating mast cell activation syndrome
Tania Dempsey, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner associate editor, Avery St. Onge, to discuss emerging research about the role that mast cells play within the adaptive immune system, mast cell activation...
Read MoreMost states now offer Medicaid enrollees access to chiropractic services
Photo Cred: Yan Krukov/Pexels By Judy Packer-Tursman Shaken by the human toll of the United States opioid crisis, most states now cover chiropractic services in their Medicaid benefit packages as...
Read MoreTomato concentrate may decrease chronic inflammation associated with HIV, study finds
Photo Cred: Josephine Baran/Unsplash A specific type of tomato concentrate may reduce intestinal inflammation associated with HIV, according to new research conducted on mice. The research, conducted by University of...
Read MoreExperiencing weather related disasters may accelerate age, study suggests
Photo Cred: Shashank/Unsplash By Avery St. Onge A study conducted at Arizona State University found that a hurricane in Puerto Rico altered the immune gene expression of monkeys in the...
Read MoreExercise can alleviate dry, itchy eyes, new study finds
Photo Cred: Intenza Fitness/Unsplash By Liz Gold Tear secretion and tear film stability have been found to increase after an aerobic workout, providing relief for dry, itchy eyes, according to...
Read MoreHigh quality diet may lower risk of pregnancy complications, study finds
Photo Cred: Shvets/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A new study linked a high quality diet, determined through the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), during pregnancy to a lower risk of fetal...
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