Scientists map genetic diversity of microbes in human gut
By Katherine Shagoury A team of microbiologists and bioinformaticians from Harvard Medical School and Joslin Diabetes Center offer a first glimpse of the array of genes that make up the...
Read MoreTherapeutic virtual reality used to treat severe pain
By Katherine Shagoury Therapeutic virtual reality can be used to reduce severe pain in hospitalized patients, according to a new study by researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los...
Read MoreBlood test may identify Alzheimer’s symptoms before they arise
By Katherine Shagoury A blood test may be able to detect early brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research published in the journal Neurology. Up to two...
Read MoreCanadian palliative care society offers new integrative staffing model
By Katherine Shagoury The Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians developed a new staffing model for specialist palliative care teams that can deliver an optimal, integrated palliative care program, according...
Read MoreStudy finds link between long-term exposure to air pollution and emphysema
By Katherine Shagoury Long-term exposure to air pollution was linked to increases in emphysema between 2000 and 2018, according to a new study funded by the National Institute of Environmental...
Read MoreHigh fat food helps body absorb CBD
By Katherine Shagoury Eating high-fat foods after taking oral cannabidiol (CBD) capsules can increase absorption in the body, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota...
Read MoreGut-infecting superbug adapted to thrive with sugar-rich diet
By Katherine Shagoury Gut-infecting bacterium Clostridium difficile (C. diffcile) is evolving to thrive in people eating a Western sugar-rich diet, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics. Researchers...
Read MoreReduced carbohydrate intake helps type 2 diabetes patients regulate blood sugar
By Katherine Shagoury Patients with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to regulate blood sugar levels if they eat food with a reduced carbohydrate content and an increased share of...
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