Researchers examine risks and benefits of popular diets
Photo Cred: Nathan Cowley/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury In a review of existing scientific studies on ketogenic and intermittent fasting diets, researchers at National Jewish Health concluded that these diets do...
Read MoreStudy finds those with less body response to stress had more PTSD signs after COVID-19
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury People who did not have a large heart rate response to a stress task showed more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related...
Read MorePatients with metabolic syndrome had worse outcomes for COVID-19
Photo Cred: Paula Burch-Celentano/Tulane University By Katherine Shagoury Patients hospitalized with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) who had a combination of high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes were over three times...
Read MoreCurrent understanding of human microbiome influence on health
Photo Cred: Nika Akin/Pexels By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP The gut microbiome has gained recognition in conventional medicine for its importance to overall health and function. However, microbiomes exist throughout...
Read MoreLow-carb, high fat diet shows positive effects on older populations
Photo Cred: Foodie Factor/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A new study by researchers with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Nutrition Obesity Research Center observed improvements in body composition, fat distribution,...
Read MoreAsthma may not be significant risk factor for severe COVID-19
Photo Cred: Freepik By Katherine Shagoury Asthma may not be a significant risk factor for developing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that is severe enough to warrant hospitalization and intubation, according...
Read MoreResearchers highlight misconceptions about seasonal impacts of COVID-19
Photo Cred: Chris Lawton/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Misconceptions about the way climate and weather impact exposure and transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), create false...
Read MoreSleep disorders increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Photo Cred: Burst/Pexels By Catherine Darley, ND Alzheimer’s disease memory loss, confusion, mood changes, and other symptoms takes a huge toll on patients and their families. There is also a societal...
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