Poor oral health increases liver cancer risk, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Poor oral health conditions, such as painful or bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, and loose teeth, may increase a patient’s risk for developing gastrointestinal cancers including liver cancer,...
Read MoreBehavioral intervention focus of preventative services task force recommendation for obesity-related mortality
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its updated recommendations on weight loss to prevent obesity-related mortality in adults, according to an announcement last week by...
Read MoreResearchers use genetics to determine cause of cardiovascular disease
By Katherine Shagoury Excess weight and body fat cause a range of heart and blood vessel diseases, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal. Using data...
Read MoreSimilar foods have different effects on microbiome, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Foods that look the same on nutrition labels can have significantly different effects on an individual’s microbiome, according to a new study published in the journal Cell...
Read MoreTwo hours in nature key dose for health, wellbeing
By Katherine Shagoury Spending at least two hours a week in nature may be a crucial threshold for promoting health and wellbeing, according to a new study published in the journal...
Read MoreStudy shows low vitamin K levels linked to mobility limitation, disability, in aging population
By Katherine Shagoury Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, identifying a new factor to consider for maintaining...
Read MoreMediterranean diet reduces liver fat, decreases obesity health risks
By Katherine Shagoury A low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet had a greater effect on reducing fat around the liver, heart, and pancreas compared to low-fat diets with similar calorie counts, which may...
Read MoreFederal court rules against stem cell clinic
By Katherine Shagoury A federal court in Florida issued a decision holding US Stem Cell Clinic and their chief scientific officer, Kristin Comella, PhD, adulterated and misbranded a stem cell...
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