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January 11, 2021

The main bioactive compound of ginger root, 6-gingerol, is therapeutic in countering the mechanism that fuels certain autoimmune diseases in mice,

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December 28, 2020

Large doses of vitamin D supplements were no better at preventing falls in people age 70 and older than a low dose, according to a new study by Johns

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December 4, 2020
As a registered dietitian, I love sharing the power of plants with my patients. Plants are a lifeline to longevity and positively impact health in… Read More
November 30, 2020

In a secondary analysis of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL), a team led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that vitamin D

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November 23, 2020

The antiviral drug remdesivir is not suggested for patients admitted to hospital with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) regardless of how severely ill

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November 17, 2020

High doses of vitamin C for treating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may benefit some populations, but researchers said factors that influence

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November 12, 2020

Nurses and other healthcare providers should talk to patients about their cannabis use the same way they talk about other habits like smoking and

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November 10, 2020

A new Cleveland Clinic-led study suggests that melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and is commonly used as an over-the-counter

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