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Spike In Autism May Be Linked To Preservative In Processed Foods, Study Suggests
While prior studies have suggested the role of genetic factors and environmental influence in ASD, this is the first study to note a molecular link from elevated levels of PPA, overproduction of glial cells, disruption of neural connections and autism …
Cure Crohn’s Disease With This Diet
A recent case report published in the journal, Nutrients demonstrates that eating a plant-based diet may be an effective treatment to help induce remission in Crohn’s disease.
Alexa Has Been Saving You Time: Now She Can Save Your Life
According to the results of a new proof-of-concept study, Alexa can accurately identify a specific pattern of breathing known as agonal breathing or gasping for air, that develops in the setting of an impending cardiac arrest, or when your heart stops…
The Most Effective Diet For Reducing The Worst Kind Of Fat
The study, known as the CENTRAL trial, demonstrated that a low-carb Mediterranean diet had a more significant effect on reducing fat around the liver (hepatic fat), heart and the pancreas, compared to low-fat diets with similar calorie counts, although…
Getting Your Cholesterol Checked? Why You Don’t Have To Fast
A new study provides further reassurance to patients and healthcare providers that you don’t have to fast overnight when having your blood drawn to check your cholesterol and other key indicators in your lipid profile.
Suicide Rates Sharply Increase Among Young Girls, Study Finds
According to results of a new study, while suicide rates have increased among all youth, there has been a steep increase in young girls.
Three Simple Interventions Increase Survival After A Severe Head injury, Study Finds
A new study involving more than 21,000 patients who were transported to the hospital by ambulance after sustaining a severe head injury found that adherence to 3 simple interventions helped to increase chances of survival.
How Virtual Reality Can Improve The Quality Of Life For People With Dementia
Benefits of virtual reality (VR) may extend to those with dementia who experience poor memory, confusion, and display increased aggression towards family and caregivers, according to new research by Dr. Jim Ang at the University of Kent.
The Risk Of Work Stress Combined With Difficulty Sleeping: Why It’s More Serious Than You Think
It’s one thing to have a stressful job. But when you already have difficulty sleeping, and a history of high blood pressure, it’s even more deadly—and linked to a threefold higher risk of having a fatal heart attack, according to results of a new study…
Cystic Fibrosis: How Gunnar Esiason Is Making A Difference
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a fatal and progressive genetic disorder that affects the lungs and pancreas. It results in persistent lung infections–due to production of thick mucous–which also impair the ability to breathe. I recently spoke with Gunnar …
