COVID-19 higher risk in obese patients may be due to hormone that regulates immune system
Photo Cred: Burst/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A hormone that connects the body’s metabolism and immune response system may explain why novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is so dangerous for people with obesity,...
Read MoreSeaweed extract effective inhibits COVID-19 in vitro, study finds
Photo Cred: Shane Stagner/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an extract from edible seaweeds substantially outperformed remdesivir,...
Read MoreBuckwheat enhances production of protein that supports longevity, study finds
Photo Cred: Mike/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A healthy low-calorie diet that contains plant products can help us improve the level of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) protein production that is known to...
Read MoreNew study reports moderate to severe stress levels in COVID-19 front-line physicians
Photo Cred: National Cancer Institute/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, emergency medicine physicians in seven cities around the country experienced rising levels of anxiety and emotional...
Read MoreFasting diet could boost breast cancer therapy
Photo Cred: Jaelynn Castillo/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to help treat breast cancer, according to new study published in the journal...
Read MoreCBD may help ease lung damage from COVID-19
Photo Cred: Aphiwat chuangchoem/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce the cytokine storm and excessive lung inflammation that is killing many patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according...
Read MoreTurmeric possible antiviral properties, research finds
Photo Cred: Marta Branco/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, according to new research published in the journal Journal...
Read MoreFactors impact response to nonpharmaceutical treatments for chronic low back pain
Photo Cred: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury People with chronic low back pain have better results from yoga and physical therapy compared to reading evidence-based self-help materials, according to new...
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