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From the Journals
New Findings on Vitamin D, Omega-3 Supplements for Preventing Autoimmune Diseases
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements prevented autoimmune diseases for 2 years after cessation, but vitamin D’s effects tapered off, suggesting that...
Latest News
Researchers Uncover Nanoplastics in Water Bottles
Nanoplastics, which can impact multiple organs, have been found in plastic water bottles.
Feature
Oncologists Sound the Alarm About Rise of White Bagging
For years, oncologist John DiPersio had faced frustrating encounters with insurers that cover medications only through a process called white...
From the Journals
What’s the Disease Burden From Plastic Exposure?
EDCs can disrupt hormones, increasing risk for cancer, diabetes, reproductive disorders, neurological impairments, and death.
Commentary
Is This the Cure for Restless Legs?
Dr. Lundberg shares his experience with restless legs syndrome.
News
Yes, Patients Are Getting More Complicated
The average hospitalized patient is older, more likely to have kidney disease or diabetes, is on more medications, and has spent more time in the...
News
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation a Breakthrough for Hypnotherapy?
Targeted transcranial magnetic stimulation can increase an individual’s ability to be hypnotized and could increase the effects of therapeutic...
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Public Citizen seeks stronger warning for Botox, related products
The current warning does not contain any information about the potential need for antitoxin and downplays the need for giving antitoxin in the...
Literature Review
H pylori Infection Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
“These results support the notion of HP infection as a potential modifiable risk factor of AD.”
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What Makes Patients Vulnerable to Delusions of Parasitosis?
"Changes in health care, such as the dramatic increase in stimulant prescriptions and alternatives to opioids in pain management, may be...
Feature
Where Is the ‘Microbiome Revolution’ Headed Next?
Important advances are coming our way in the next 5-10 years.