The 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...
Read MoreFindings point to how obesity causes disease, new approaches to chronic conditions
By Katherine Shagoury New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine explains why obesity causes harmful inflammation that can lead to diabetes, clogged arteries, and other health problems....
Read MoreHigh fruit and vegetable consumption may reduce risk of breast cancer
By Katherine Shagoury Women who eat a high amount of fruits and vegetables each day may have a lower risk of breast cancer, especially of aggressive tumors, than those who...
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