Supplements and diets not always protective against cardiovascular problems
By Katherine Shagoury Nutritional supplements and diets may not protect against cardiovascular diseases and death, according to a new umbrella review of meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials published in the...
Read MoreLight therapy could replace opioids for oral mucositis cancer treatment side effect
By Katherine Shagoury Light therapy could be an effective intervention for the prevention of oral mucositis, painful ulcers in the mouth resulting from cancer therapy, and could potentially serve as...
Read MoreMatcha tea may reduce anxiety, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Drinking Matcha tea powder and extract have the potential to reduce anxiety, according to a new study published in the Journal of Functional Foods. Matcha is the...
Read MoreResearchers find kratom unsafe for addiction and pain treatment
By Katherine Shagoury The popular herbal supplement kratom is increasingly being used to manage pain and treat opioid addiction, but it is not safe to use as an herbal supplement,...
Read MoreIgnoring reward-related stimuli challenging under pressure
By Katherine Shagoury Ignoring cues in the environment that signal something rewarding, such as alcohol or fast food, is more difficult when an individual is stressed, tired, or otherwise distracted,...
Read MorePesticide exposure linked to depression in teens, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Hygiene and...
Read MoreJAMA commentary calls for more physician nutrition education
By Katherine Shagoury Nutrition is essential knowledge for today’s physicians, according to a new commentary published earlier this week in JAMA Internal Medicine. The article, written by Neal Barnard, MD,...
Read MoreIntermittent fasting potential preventative approach for diabetes
By Katherine Shagoury Mice on an intermittent fasting regimen exhibited lower pancreatic fat, revealing a mechanism by which pancreatic fat could contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, according...
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