Gut bacteria linked to successful joint replacement
By Katherine Shagoury Having healthy gut flora could lower the risk of infection following knee and hip replacement surgeries, while an unhealthy intestinal flora may increase the risk of infection,...
Read MoreClimate change projected to reduce availability of nutrients
By Katherine Shagoury Over the next 30 years, climate change and increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) could significantly reduce the availability of critical nutrients such as protein, iron, and zinc, compared...
Read MoreOsteoarthritis may increase heart disease risk
By Katherine Shagoury Having osteoarthritis may increase the risk of death cardiovascular disease, according to a new epidemiological study published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Researchers at Lund University...
Read MoreCMS proposes acupuncture coverage for low back pain research
By Katherine Shagoury The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this week proposed to cover acupuncture for Medicare patients with chronic low back pain who are enrolled participants...
Read MoreHigh blood pressure, cholesterol may increase health risks later in life
By Katherine Shagoury Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels in young adulthood may lead to an increased risk of heart disease later in life, regardless of later in life exposure...
Read MoreCutting 300 calories daily protects heart health, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Reducing caloric intake by about 300 calories a day can significantly improve already good levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and other biomarkers in adults already...
Read MoreResearchers call for improved toxic chemical policies
By Katherine Shagoury From high levels of lead found in school drinking water to industry sites releasing toxic heavy metals into the air, over 40 years of regulations in the...
Read MoreNew study sheds light on diet quality and microbiome composition
By Katherine Shagoury A high-quality diet is linked to more potentially beneficial bacteria, while a low-quality diet is associated with an increase in potentially harmful bacteria, according to a new...
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