Mediterranean 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...
Read MoreBehavioral intervention focus of preventative services task force recommendation for obesity-related mortality
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its updated recommendations on weight loss to prevent obesity-related mortality in adults, according to an announcement last week by...
Read MoreTwo hours in nature key dose for health, wellbeing
By Katherine Shagoury Spending at least two hours a week in nature may be a crucial threshold for promoting health and wellbeing, according to a new study published in the journal...
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