FDA, FTC issue warning for unsubstantiated CBD claims, prioritizes regulation
Photo Cred: Alejandro Barba/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a joint warning letter to Rooted Apothecary in Naples,...
Read MoreCreatine potential to fight against cancer
Photo Cred: Broad Stem Cell Research Center By Katherine Shagoury Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, serves as a molecular battery...
Read MoreDaily exposure to blue light may accelerate aging, study says
Photo Cred: Domenico Loia/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Prolonged exposure to blue light, which emanates from phones, computers, and household fixtures, could affect longevity, even if it’s not shining in an...
Read MoreMayo Clinic study finds dairy associated with higher risk of prostate cancer
Photo Cred: NeONBRAND/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A high consumption of dairy products, like milk and cheese, appears to be associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to new...
Read MoreNew research highlights risks related to ketamine use as an opioid alternative
Photo Cred: Eduard Militaru/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Ketamine use has grown as a pain management alternative to opioids, yet more than one in three patients may experience side effects such...
Read MoreArt therapy benefits stressed caregivers of cancer patients
Photo Cred: Bench Accounting/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Coloring and open-studio art therapy benefits stressed caregivers of cancer patients, according to a new study by researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia,...
Read MoreBoston University research finds similarities between compulsive overeating and addiction
Photo Cred: Artem Sapegin/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury There may be biological and behavioral connections between compulsive overeating and addiction, according to a new study by the Boston University School of...
Read MoreKetogenic diet affects skin inflammation
By Katherine Shagoury Not all fats are equal in how they affect our skin, according to a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Mice used in the study were fed...
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