Diet rich in salt weakens the antibacterial immune defense
Photo Cred: Joanna Kosinska/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury, Katherine Shagoury, Katherine Shagoury A high-salt diet weakens the immune system, according to a new study by the University of Bonn in Germany...
Read MoreNew study explores nutrition effects on gut microbiome
Photo Cred: ThisisEngineering RAEng/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Nutrition and diet have a profound impact on microbial composition in the gut, in turn affecting a range of metabolic, hormonal, and neurological...
Read MoreMelinjo seed extract could improve obesity, diabetes
Photo Cred: Glenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury An extract from seeds of the Melinjo tree activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin, which improves obesity and diabetes, according to a new...
Read MoreCannabinoids used to treat acute pain
Photo Cred: Aphiwat chuangchoem/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A new systematic review and meta-analysis showed a small but significant reduction in subjective pain scores for cannabinoid treatment compared to placebo in...
Read MoreTelemedicine reduces mental health burden of COVID-19, study finds
Photo Cred: Paul Hanaoka/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The psychological impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is increasingly evident for patients directly and indirectly affected, and telemedicine offers a potential...
Read MoreAmerican College of Cardiology issues clinical competencies for cardiovascular NPs, PAs
Photo Cred: Pressfoto/Freepik By Katherine Shagoury In a first-of-its-kind document, the American college of Cardiology has released its 2020 Clinical Competencies for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Adult Cardiovascular...
Read MoreIsoflavones in plant proteins associated with lower heart disease risk
Photo Cred: Buenosia Carol/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Consuming plant-based proteins that contain higher amounts of isoflavones may be associated with a moderately lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger...
Read MoreVitamin D boosts mobility post-surgery
Photo Cred: Simone van der Koelen/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, and vitamin D...
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