Tracing Sauna’s Mechanism of Action for Health
By Allison Proffitt Researchers in Finland have sought to quantify how the practice of Finnish sauna bathing (FSB) contributes to reduced morbidity and mortality. They found that sauna bathing releases...
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The Connection Between Oral and Kidney Health
By Irene Yeh Oral diseases have been linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to inflammatory and microbial pathways that go beyond the mouth. Research suggests there is a bidirectional...
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‘Humble’ AI Reveals When It is Uncertain in Diagnoses
By Irene Yeh Artificial intelligence (AI) models have assisted doctors with several clinical tasks, and they hold great promise in helping with patient diagnosis and personalized treatment options. However, an...
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You Are What You Eat: Nutrition’s Impact on Mental Health
By Irene Yeh It is widely known that nutrition plays a crucial role in brain function, mood regulation, and overall mental health. Certain nutrients can aid in the synthesis of...
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AI is Here to Assist, Not Replace
By Irene Yeh As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to enter clinical spaces, there is an understandable concern around AI overtaking the clinician’s role and skillset. However, with patients using AI...
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Are Psychedelics More Effective Than Antidepressants?
By Irene Yeh Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) has gained a reputation as being more effective than traditional antidepressants (TAD) for treating depression, particularly for patients who have not responded well to...
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No Bones About It: Treating Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
By Irene Yeh Osteoporosis and osteopenia are bone diseases that commonly affect women, especially if they are perimenopausal or postmenopausal. Decreased estrogen levels are a major culprit behind bone loss,...
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Ancient Mushroom, Modern Medicine: Paul Stamets Says Agarikon Mycelium May Be Key to Fighting Viral Pandemics
By Allison Proffitt Paul Stamets has spent more than four decades in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, carefully prying tissue samples from the undersides of some of the world’s...
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