Integrative Practitioner heads to New York City
By Katherine Shagoury Next week, Integrative Practitioner staff will head to New York City for the 15th edition of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium, February 21-23 at the Hilton Midtown. Integrative...
Read MoreMass. General study finds how adequate sleep reduces cardiovascular disease risk
By Katherine Shagoury Getting enough sleep is key to good health, and studies have shown that insufficient sleep increases the risk of serious problems, including cardiovascular disease. Now researchers from...
Read MoreCan snail venom improve insulin for diabetic patients?
By Katherine Shagoury Although moderately mobile, marine cone snails have perfected several strategies to capture prey. Some fish-hunting species release venom into the surrounding water. Within the plume of toxic...
Read MorePTSD is not independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by itself does not explain the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the...
Read MoreNew study identifies association between ultra-processed foods and shorter life
By Katherine Shagoury Consumption of “ultra-processed” foods could lead to a higher risk of death, according to a new major French study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study...
Read MoreFDA cracks down on dietary supplements
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday it would be stepping up its policing of dietary supplements. At the same time, the agency announced it...
Read MoreStudy shows optimism associated with lower pain after deployment
By Katherine Shagoury Many veterans experience chronic pain after deployment. For U.S. Army soldiers, higher levels of optimism are associated with lower odds of reporting pain, according to a new...
Read MoreWestern diet may increase risk of severe sepsis, death, study finds
By Katherine Shagoury A Western diet high in fat and sugar may put someone at greater risk of developing severe sepsis, according to a new study by a researcher at...
Read More