Distinct immune response identified in early phase of COVID-19 infection
Photo Cred: Testalize/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), leads to a unique response from the human immune system, with a distinct...
Read MoreResearcher finds menstrual changes plausible after COVID-19 vaccination
Photo Cred: Polina Zimmerman/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A link between menstrual changes after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination, while short-lived, is plausible and should be investigated further, according to new...
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Mast Cell Activation and Dysbiosis: Key Roles in Common GI Disorders
Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia is thought to affect at least 15% of the general population. Mast cell activation and dysbiosis are among...
Read MoreIntegrative approaches for neurological autoimmunity
Photo Cred: Carolina Heza/Unsplash By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP The number of patients I see in clinic who are experiencing neurological autoimmune processes has increased in recent years. Many of...
Read MoreWearable devices identify psychological effects of COVID-19
Photo Cred: Ingo Joseph/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Healthcare workers with high resilience or strong emotional support were protected against the effects of stress related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...
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Sponsored Video: Clearing Up Misconceptions About Skin Health
When treating skin conditions, the first reaction may not be to think about gut health. Growing research indicates it should be. Without dismissing the importance of topical therapies, the latest...
Read MoreHuman health may be at risk from long-term exposure to air pollution
Photo Cred: Marcin Jozwiak/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Long-term exposure to air pollution appears to still be linked to higher mortality despite the existence of air quality standards that restrict levels...
Read MoreVitamin D may protect against severe COVID-19, further research finds
Photo Cred: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Ambient ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, which is key for vitamin D production in the skin, at an individual’s place of residence in the...
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