Iron deficiency focus for treating fatty liver disease in new study
Photo Cred: Belle Co/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may cause an iron deficiency in affected patients, according to new research published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology...
Read MoreChili pepper linked to a reduction of death risk for cardiac and cerebral attack
Photo Cred: Ryan Quintal/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury People who consume chili pepper on a regular basis have mortality risk for every cause reduced by 23 percent compared to those who...
Read MoreDiet low in cholesterol can reduce risk of heart disease, stroke
Photo Cred: Iñigo De la Maza/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Reducing dietary cholesterol by focusing on an overall heart-healthy dietary pattern that replaces saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats remains good advice...
Read MoreMicrobiome of upper airway could affect asthma severity
Photo Cred: Neil Bates/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury There may be a link between bacteria that live in the upper airway and the severity of asthma symptoms among children with mild...
Read MorePoor diet linked to age-related macular degeneration
Photo Cred: David Travis/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Individuals who ate a diet high in red and processed meat, fried food, refined grains, and high-fat dairy were three times more likely...
Read MoreVA study supports long-term benefits of non-drug therapies
Photo Cred: John Liston By Katherine Shagoury Non-drug therapies given to military service members with chronic pain may reduce the risk of long-term adverse outcomes, such as alcohol and drug...
Read MoreHigh levels of blood fat cause inflammation, damage kidneys and blood vessels
Photo Cred: Amornthep Srina/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Fat molecules interact with body cells and can mobilize the body’s immune system to damaging effect, according to new research published in the...
Read MoreCannabis use increased in depressed individuals, study shows
Photo Cred: Esteban Lopez/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The prevalence of cannabis or marijuana use in the United States increased from 2005 to 2017 and was approximately twice as common among...
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