Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce childhood asthma
By Katherine Shagoury More omega-3 fatty acids in the diet resulted in few asthma symptoms triggered by outdoor pollution, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore,...
Read MoreWHO latest ICD includes Traditional Chinese Medicine
By Katherine Shagoury The 11th revision of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) will include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the...
Read MoreVirtual reality shows promise for neurological disorders
By Katherine Shagoury Virtual reality could be a useful tool for treating patients with neurological disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study from the...
Read MoreSmall amounts of red, processed meats increase mortality risk, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Eating red meat and processed meat products, even in small amounts, may increase risk of mortality from all causes, especially cardiovascular disease, according to a new study...
Read MorePlant-based fasting-mimicking diet reduces IBD pathology
By Katherine Shagoury The fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) changes gut microbiota and reduces inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathology in mice, according to a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports....
Read MoreNed Sharpless, MD, named acting FDA commissioner
By Katherine Shagoury Ned Sharpless, MD, director of the National Cancer Institute, will be the acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) starting next month, according to a...
Read MoreLast call for comment on pain management report
By Katherine Shagoury There are only a couples of days left to submit your comment on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) pain management task force’s draft report,...
Read MoreIdaho regulates naturopathic doctors
By Katherine Shagoury Governor Brad Little (R-ID) signed legislation last evening allowing naturopathic doctors (NDs) in the state of Idaho to obtain licensure. The House Bill 244 creates a licensing...
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