Integrative Healthcare Policy: A Year in Review (2020)
The healthcare industry in the United States—and the laws and policies that regulate the system—was challenged like never before with the advent of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In previous years,...
Read MoreConnection between household chemicals, gut microbiome, researchers find
Photo Cred: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Researchers from Washington State University found a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children and the...
Read MoreSleep apnea potential risk factor for COVID-19
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Sleep apnea could be a possible risk factor for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to new research published in Sleep Medicine and Disorders:...
Read MoreLasting fatigue common after COVID-19 infection, study finds
Photo Cred: Doğukan Şahin/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury More than half of people with acute novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection continue to have persistent fatigue 10 weeks after their initial illness, according...
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Holistic Approaches to Whole-Person Health: An Integrative Medicine Case Study
The fall and winter months can be difficult for many patients. Whether someone experiences severe drops in energy and motivation as seen in seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or simply wants...
Read MoreFDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 test
Photo Cred: Mufid Majnun/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first at-home novel coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic test that provides rapid results,...
Read MorePfizer and BioNTech say vaccine effective, no safety concerns
Photo Cred: Fernando zhiminaicela/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury A final efficacy analysis of the Pfizer and BioNTech novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine found it is 95 percent effective in preventing infections across...
Read MoreIntegrative therapies for piriformis syndrome
Photo Cred: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Piriformis syndrome and sciatica are common among patients, though conventional treatments offer limited solutions. Patients diagnosed with piriformis syndrome may benefit...
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