Replacing saturated fat with walnuts, vegetable oils lowers blood pressure, study says
By Katherine Shagoury When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new...
Read MoreCombination of diet, bacteria, limits cancer progression
By Katherine Shagoury A combination of prebiotics, such as dietary fiber, and probiotics reduces the expression of pro-carcinogenic and drug resistance genes, according to a new study published in the...
Read MoreMayo Clinic physician suggests fecal transplants as non-pharmaceutical for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
By Katherine Shagoury Transplanting human donor fecal microbiota into the colon of a patient infected with Clostridiodes difficile (C. diff) may be the best treatment for cases where targeted antibiotics are not...
Read MorePeppermint oil potential treatment for esophagus disorders
By Katherine Shagoury Peppermint oil could improve symptoms, including difficulty swallowing and non-cardiac chest pain, in patients with esophagus disorders, according to a new study published in the journal Digestive...
Read MorePerspective on leaky heart syndrome
By Katherine Shagoury When it comes to prevention, the average medical doctor has nothing, said Jack Wolfson, DO, FACC, at the 2019 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York City. “We...
Read MoreWidely-used food ingredient could increase risk for diabetes, obesity
By Katherine Shagoury Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that’s widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, may increase the levels of several hormones associated with risk...
Read MoreMediterranean diet may prevent overeating, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Individuals on a Mediterranean diet may be able to manage weight and avoid overeating, according to a new study published today in the journal Obesity. Researchers from...
Read MoreResearch shows consuming omega-6 may prevent CVD
By Katherine Shagoury Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids could be just as important as omega-3 fatty acids in reducing disease risk, according to a new study published in the journal Circulation....
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