Abnormal branched-chain amino acid breakdown may raise diabetes risk
By Katherine Shagoury The biological mechanisms underlying this rise in type 2 diabetes risk are mysterious, but a new study in Clinical Chemistry led by Deirdre Tobias, DSc., associate epidemiologist at Brigham...
Read MoreAir pollution contributes to disease, poses health risk
By Katherine Shagoury New research links outdoor air pollution, even at levels deemed safe, to an increased risk of diabetes globally, according to a study from Washington University School of...
Read MorePediatric study analyzes dietary supplement trends among children with Down syndrome
By Katherine Shagoury New research found that 49 percent out surveyed participants of parents of children with Down syndrome give or have given supplements to their children in an effort to...
Read MoreNew IFM leaders discuss goals and future of functional medicine
By Katherine Shagoury Earlier this year, the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) announced it would be appointing a new chief executive officer (CEO), Amy Mack, and introducing a new role,...
Read MoreMindfulness helps injured athletes improve pain tolerance and awareness
By Katherine Shagoury Injured athletes can benefit from using mindfulness as part of the sport rehabilitation process to improve their pain tolerance and awareness, according to a new study published...
Read MoreGut bacteria markers could indicate early liver disease
By Katherine Shagoury Chemical compounds produced by the bacteria in our gut could be used to spot the early stages of liver disease, according to new research. The findings, published...
Read MoreFDA approves first drug derived from cannabis
By Katherine Shagoury The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first drug derived from cannabis to treat rare, severe forms of epilepsy, according to a press release published by...
Read MoreMediterranean diet study retracted after review
By Katherine Shagoury In the integrative healthcare community, the Mediterranean diet has long been widely accepted for its benefits to health. Incorporating vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, and olive oil, research...
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