Research finds Western high-fat diet could cause chronic pain
Photo Cred: Natalie Scott/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according...
Read MoreLong COVID-19 symptoms likely caused by Epstein-Barr virus reactivation
Photo Cred: Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation resulting from the inflammatory response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection may be the cause of previously unexplained long COVID...
Read MoreStudy underscores role of race, poverty in COVID-19
Photo Cred: Mufid Majnun/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A new analysis by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) offers new perspective on the disproportionate impact that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has...
Read MoreSleep disorders significant healthcare cost each year, research finds
Photo Cred: Isabella and Zsa Fischer/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Sleep disorders are associated with significantly higher rates of healthcare utilization, conservatively placing an additional $94.9 billion in costs each year...
Read MoreMotivational interviewing in the healthcare setting
Photo Cred: Alex Green/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury When considering an integrative and preventative approach to healthcare, behavior change must be addressed. However, many practitioners struggle with engaging their patients in...
Read MorePost-COVID-19 syndrome patients experience fatigue, mood disorders
Photo Cred: leo2014/Pixabay By Katherine Shagoury Patients who recover from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and are later diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS), also known as COVID-19 long-haul syndrome, experience symptoms...
Read MoreStudy looks at minor skin reactions reported after COVID-19 vaccine
Photo Cred: Wirestock/Freepik By Katherine Shagoury A variety of skin reactions have occurred after novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations, according to a new preliminary data published in the Journal of the...
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine recommended for pregnant women after study shows safety
Photo Cred: Pixabay/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations for pregnant women after preliminary data published...
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