High sugar diet impairs metabolic health post-pregnancy, study finds
Photo Cred: John Looy/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A high sugar diet during pregnancy alters levels of progesterone and dopamine in the brain, which may lead to behavioral changes that can...
Read More
Bovine Colostrum and Infant Health
Ensuring optimal infant outcomes is every pediatrician’s priority, and breastfeeding is one of the best ways to fuel growth, development, and health of the newborn. When moms can’t, or choose...
Read MoreGut bacterium could cause bowel cancer, study finds
Photo Cred: PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury A common type of bacteria found in the gut could contribute to bowel cancer, according to a new study published in the journal Nature....
Read MoreLower fruit and vegetable intake, higher body fat, linked to anxiety
Photo Cred: PhotoMIX Ltd/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Adults who have low fruit and vegetable intakes have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, according to new research...
Read MoreAntioxidant precursor molecule shows benefit in clinical trial for multiple sclerosis
Photo Cred: Gemma Evans/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a naturally occurring molecule that replenishes antioxidants, shows improved brain metabolism and self-reported improvements in cognitive function in patients with multiple...
Read MoreIntegrative perspectives on coronavirus
Photo Cred: CDC/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Americans should prepare for a “significant disruption” from the coronavirus, according to representatives from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in...
Read MoreStudy shows significant increase in weight after breast cancer, calls for prevention
Photo Cred: Humphrey Muleba/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Weight gain after breast cancer is a greater problem than previously thought, according to new research published in the journal BMC Cancer. The...
Read MoreObesity effects mimic aging, from DNA damage to cognitive decline
Photo Cred: Concordia University By Katherine Shagoury Obesity should be considered premature aging, according to new research from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and published in the journal Obesity...
Read More