More neurodevelopmental disability caused by flame retardants, pesticides than heavy metals
Photo Cred: Eduard Militaru/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Though adverse outcomes from childhood exposures to lead and mercury are on the decline in the United States, like due to restrictions on...
Read MoreDrinking tea associated with longer lifespan
Photo Cred: Joanna Kosinska/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life, according to a new study published in...
Read MoreManaging side-effects and titrating patients safely off psychiatric medications
Photo Cred: Miguel Á. Padriñán/Pexels By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP In my practice, I regularly see patients who are on psychiatric medications and would like to find alternative solutions. Some...
Read MorePenn Medicine study suggests tongue could be new target for treating sleep apnea
Photo Cred: Jaymantri/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Improvements in sleep apnea symptoms appear to be linked to the reduction of fat in the tongue, according to new research by the Perelman...
Read MoreResearchers harness compounds in food to improve gut microbiome
Photo Cred: mwooten/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury Common foods may be able to control harmful microbes in the gut while balancing microbial diversity by fostering the growth of beneficial bacteria, according...
Read MoreChronic sinusitis treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Photo Cred: Julian Paolo Dayag/Unsplash By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM While it may not seem a big deal to have a stuffy or runny nose, for those who struggle with...
Read MoreBPA replacement hinders heart function
Photo Cred: Jonathan Chng/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Bisphenol S (BPS), a replacement for bisphenol A (BPA), can hinder heart function within minutes of a single exposure, according to a new...
Read MoreBMI over time beats genetics in predicting obesity
Photo Cred: Martin Lopez/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Although the latest methods of genetic risk profiling can help patients know if they’re more susceptible to becoming obese, new research from the...
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