New position paper calls for transparency in probiotic products
By Katherine Shagoury Probiotics are increasingly being researched and marketed as functional ingredients to enhance health. As the market for these products grows, it can be difficult to distinguish between...
Read MoreGW launches nutrition concentration for integrative medicine program
By Katherine Shagoury The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. will now offer a nutrition concentration for students enrolled in its Master of...
Read MoreSupplements may not affect mortality, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Taking dietary supplements will not extend life, and may be harmful to health in large quantities, according to a study published earlier this week in the Annals...
Read MoreMitochondrial dysfunction linked to cortical under-connectivity, cognitive impairment
By Katherine Shagoury Under-connectivity, or too few connections in the brain, could be the underlying cause of brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia, according to a new study by researchers...
Read MoreHoney protein composition could offer powerful treatment applications, study says
By Katherine Shagoury New data on proteins found in honey could lead to new medicinal applications, according to a new study published in Journal of Natural Products. Honey is a...
Read MoreResearchers link insulin resistance, fibromyalgia
By Katherine Shagoury Insulin resistance may be linked to fibromyalgia, a discovery that could change how forms of chronic pain are identified and managed, according to a new study by...
Read MoreTechnology trains patients to eat less sugar
By Katherine Shagoury A computer game can be used to train patients to eat less sugar, as a way of reducing weight and improving health, according to a new study...
Read MoreNew study may explain why gut distress accompanies depression
By Katherine Shagoury Gastrointestinal distress is common for patients with depression, and the two conditions may arise from the same glitch in neuron chemistry, low serotonin, according to a new...
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