Addressing the root cause when sleep apnea is an unexpected driver
By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP We often think of sleep apnea as a condition that affects our sleepy, obese, endemic patients. What has become very clear to me over the...
Read MoreStudy shows causal link between obesity and multiple diseases
By Katherine Shagoury A new study published in The Lancet Digital Health presents the strongest evidence yet of a causal relationship between obesity and a wide range of serious conditions,...
Read MoreMediterranean diet during pregnancy associated with improved health
By Katherine Shagoury Women who followed a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy, including a daily portion of tree nuts and extra virgin olive oil, had a 35 percent lower risk of...
Read MoreGut bacteria linked to successful joint replacement
By Katherine Shagoury Having healthy gut flora could lower the risk of infection following knee and hip replacement surgeries, while an unhealthy intestinal flora may increase the risk of infection,...
Read MoreTCM perspective and treatment for dizziness and vertigo
Photo Cred: Freepik By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM Dizziness might describe a sensation of light-headedness, feeling faint, being unsteady or off balance (disequilibrium), a false sense of motion or spinning...
Read MoreVeterans with PTSD at higher risk for death from preventable causes
By Katherine Shagoury Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk of death compared with the general population, according to a new study published in the...
Read MoreTraditional Chinese Medicine for thyroid health
By Melissa Carr, BSc, DrTCM Photo by Freepik The thyroid might not have always commanded the attention and seriousness it deserves. As a small gland, only about two inches across,...
Read MoreSurvey shows psoriasis patients frequently turn to alternative medicine
By Katherine Shagoury Patients with psoriasis frequently use complementary or alternative therapies to treat their symptoms, according to a new survey by dermatologists from the George Washington University (GW) and...
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