New method could advance precision medicine
By Katherine Shagoury Scientists have devised a new computational method that reveals genetic patterns in the massive jumble of individual cells in the body, which will be useful in discerning...
Read MoreStudy shows causal link between obesity and multiple diseases
By Katherine Shagoury A new study published in The Lancet Digital Health presents the strongest evidence yet of a causal relationship between obesity and a wide range of serious conditions,...
Read MoreStress associated with higher risk of cancer-specific mortality
By Katherine Shagoury Psychological stress may be associated with a higher risk of cancer-specific mortality in women diagnosed with cervical cancer, according to a new study published in the journal...
Read MoreThe role of the vagus nerve
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR The vagus nerve, or the tenth cranial verve, is the longest cranial nerve. In Latin,...
Read MoreMGH shows fatty acid ratio affects risk for chronic disease
By Katherine Shagoury The ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, rather than the total amount of them, influences risk of developing chronic disease, according to new research from Massachusetts...
Read MoreFracking activities may lead to adverse birth outcomes, mental health issues
By Katherine Shagoury There may be a link between proximity to hydraulic fracking activities and mental health issues during pregnancy, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental...
Read MoreGut bacteria has potential to prevent obesity, study says
By Katherine Shagoury A special class of beneficial gut bacteria, called Clostridia, prevents mice from becoming obese, suggesting these same microbes may similarly control weight in people, according to a...
Read MoreVitamin D supplementation may slow diabetes progression
By Katherine Shagoury Vitamin D supplementation may slow the progression of type 2 diabetes in newly diagnosed patients and those with prediabetes, according to a new study published in the European...
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