Probiotic use may reduce antibiotic prescriptions, researchers say
By Katherine Shagoury Use of probiotics is linked to reduced need for antibiotic treatment in infants and children, according to a review of studies that probed the benefits of probiotics,...
Read MoreAlcohol use shows “no health benefit” in large new study
By Katherine Shagoury Alcohol consumption is a somewhat controversial topic in integrative medicine, but a recent study published in The Lancet backs the side that says no consumption is safe....
Read MoreThe safe use of essential oils
By Karen Malkin Essential oils have soared in popularity in the past decade and are commonly found in people’s medicine cabinets, but how can they be used to promote wellness?...
Read MoreNew study examines plasma protein’s role in cardiovascular health
By Katherine Shagoury Foods high in unsaturated fats may protect against cardiovascular disease, and new research published earlier today in Nature Communications has uncovered why. Apolipoprotein A-IV (ApoA-IV) is a plasma...
Read MoreTime-restricted feeding improves health in mice with defective circadian clocks
By Katherine Shagoury It turns out timing really is everything, at least when it comes to the diets of lab mice that have their circadian clocks disrupted. A new study...
Read MoreExperts debate effects of sugar in “Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases”
By Katherine Shagoury Over the past 50 years researchers, clinicians, professional organizations, and health charities have waged war on sugar, calling for dietary recommendations to be changed and for a...
Read MoreResearchers identify link between gut bacteria and eating for pleasure, as opposed to hunger
By Katherine Shagoury The gut microbiome may play a role in a person’s susceptibility to overeating, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS One. A study of...
Read MoreLow-carb diets may shorten lifespan, new study says
By Katherine Shagoury Low carbohydrate diets are popular in the diet industry, though a new study published in The Lancet Public Health suggests diets restricting carbohydrate intake may shorten a...
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