Sodium intake associated with increased lightheadedness in context of DASH-sodium trial
By Katherine Shagoury Lightheadedness with standing, otherwise known as postural lightheadedness, results from a gravitational drop in blood pressure and is common among adults. While mild in many adults, it...
Read MoreCertain medicinal cannabis formulations pose risk for cardiovascular disease patients, study says
By Katherine Shagoury As marijuana legalization sweeps North America, use of the substance has been on the rise, and the public’s attitude is shifting. An increasing number of people believe...
Read MoreInternational team finds blood cell DNA stays steady, defines cellular age
By Katherine Shagoury Blood cells could hold the key to aging, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. In a study...
Read MoreNSAID impairs immune response in heart failure, worsens heart and kidney damage
By Katherine Shagoury Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely known as pain-killers and can relieve pain and inflammation. However, prolonged use raises the risk of heart and kidney failure events....
Read MoreStudy shows fruit and vegetable benefit for mental health
By Katherine Shagoury Consuming more fruit and vegetables can improve your mental wellbeing, according to a new study published in the journal Social Science and Medicine. The research showed a...
Read MoreAcademy of Integrative Pain Management ceases operations
By Katherine Shagoury After thirty years as a leading voice for integrative pain management, the Academy of Integrative Pain Management (AIPM) ceased operations last week. AIPM’s board of directors voted unanimously...
Read MoreEAT-Lancet Commission recommends “planetary healthy diet” at United Nations meeting
By Katherine Shagoury The EAT-Lancet Commission launched its global planetary health dietary recommendations at the United Nations yesterday, the latest in a series of proposals by the commission calling for...
Read MoreEndocannabinoid system possible target to improve cognitive disorders
By Katherine Shagoury The endocannabinoid system has some involvement in cognitive disorders in mouse models of Down syndrome, according to a new study by the Neuropharmacology Laboratory Research Group’s Department...
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