In May 2023, researchers from the University of Helsinki linked a strain of Desulfovibrio bacteria as a causative agent of Parkinson’s disease.1 Researchers hope this breakthrough will enable screening for and removal of the bacteria from the gut and potentially prevent the disease.2 Parkinson’s disease causes unintended or uncontrollable movements that result from brain damage,… Read More »
I remember 22 years ago as if it were yesterday. It was a warm summer afternoon in July 2000 and at the time I was getting the print copy of JAMA. I was shocked to find the article that completely aligned with my interests, “Is US Health Really the Best in the World?”1 It was… Read More »
Are you smashing yourself in the gym or running every day and not seeing the results you expect? It could actually be detrimental to your results if you’re overdoing it and feeling exhausted. When it comes to losing weight, breaking a plateau, or just maintaining a healthy weight, one of the biggest mistakes women making… Read More »
THURSDAY, May 13, 2021 — Men now have one more compelling reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine — doctors suspect the new coronavirus could make it hard to perform in the bedroom. How? Coronavirus infection is already known to damage blood vessels, and vessels that supply blood to the penis appear to be no exception.… Read More »
The pregnancy journey is one of the most beautiful adventures you can ever embark on in your lifetime. Your body shifts, changes, and transforms itself to hold and grow life. When this happens, mothers are also actively preparing for the birth of their child. Feeding, changing, teaching, and much, much more begins immediately after the… Read More »
Experiment with different types, as people have varying responses to each, says Riopelle. Fiber travels through the colon and provides food for gut bacteria, which then produce short-chain fatty acids that nourish colon cells and are thought to be anti-inflammatory, she says. It may be tempting to pop a probiotic supplement and count on it… Read More »
Osteoporosis is a condition of the bones in which bone mass is lost; this increases the risk of fracturing your wrists, hips and spine.1 Osteoporosis affects men and women. More than 53 million people in the U.S. already have the condition or are at risk for developing it. Risk factors are either fixed or modifiable.… Read More »