FDA updates guidance to address blood shortage
Photo Cred: Matthias Zomer/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury To address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new guidance yesterday for immediate implementation to address...
Read MoreFDA clears new COVID-19 tests producing results in minutes
Photo Cred: ThisisEngineering RAEng/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A Los Angeles-based company, Bodysphere Inc., announced today it would begin distributing serological testing kits for diagnosing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after receiving...
Read MoreDiet rich in salt weakens the antibacterial immune defense
Photo Cred: Joanna Kosinska/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury, Katherine Shagoury, Katherine Shagoury A high-salt diet weakens the immune system, according to a new study by the University of Bonn in Germany...
Read MoreBetter cardiovascular health lowers risk of chronic disease, mortality, study finds
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury The longer a patient leads a healthy lifestyle during midlife, the less likely they are to develop certain diseases in later life, according...
Read MoreNew sleep method strengthens memory retention
Photo Cred: Martin Castro/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A new method bolsters memory processes in the brain during sleep, according to a new joint study by researchers from Tel Aviv University...
Read MoreUsing psychobiotics to improve mood
Photo Cred: Joanna Kosinska/Unsplash By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP As a psychiatric dietitian, I am always searching for simple ways my patients can improve their quality of life. I...
Read MoreDairy milk associated with greater risk of breast cancer
Photo Cred: Pixabay/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Consuming dairy milk is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer in women, according to a new study by researchers at Loma Linda...
Read MoreIntegrating health coaching in medical practice
Photo Cred: Sarah Dorweiler/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury There is a growing demand for health coaching in medical practice. Gemma Nastasi, CAPP, CHNC, Laura Calascione-Nguyen, FMHC, NBC-HWC, and Jennifer Hanawald, NBC-HWC,...
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