Study finds COVID-19 reinfections rare, but more common in elderly patients
Photo Cred: Claudia van Zyl/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Most people who have had novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are protected from catching it again for at least six months, but elderly patients...
Read MoreNaturopathic approach to premenstrual syndrome
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Kim Furtado, ND The physical and emotional impact of cycling hormones in women can be profound. When there is a lack of balanced and artful...
Read MoreHormone helps prevent muscle loss, study finds
Photo Cred: Samer Daboul/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A hormone known to prevent weight gain and normalize metabolism can also help maintain healthy muscles in mice, according to a new study...
Read MoreAntibodies developed in immune response may influence COVID-19 outcomes
Photo Cred: Plato Terentev/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Levels of specific antibodies developed in the immune response may influence novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outcomes in both children and adults, according to new...
Read MoreHealth coach program in primary care helped reduce heart risk, study finds
Photo Cred: Cottonbro/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Participants in a two-year, lifestyle intervention and weight-loss program provided through health coaches at their primary care center were able to lower their blood...
Read MoreSocial factors influence racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality
Photo Cred: Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mortality racial disparities in the United States are associated with social factors like income, education, and internet access, according...
Read MoreFauci suggests double masking to prevent COVID-19 spread
Photo Cred: Macau Photo Agency/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said wearing two masks “just makes common sense,” to...
Read MoreImprove patient compliance by throwing logic out the window
Photo Cred: Polina Zimmerman/Pexels By Bill Reddy, LAc, DiplAc Patient non-compliance, now referred to as non-adherence in the medical literature, is a major source of angst among practitioners. Early in...
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