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Service Dogs Benefit Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM

A study of veterans with PTSD found those with trained psychiatric service dogs showed reduced symptoms, lower anxiety, and better social functioning.

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Acupuncture for Shingles

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM

Acupuncture shows promise as a safe, effective treatment for shingles, easing pain and reducing skin lesions, according to a review of 59 trials with nearly 4,000 patients.

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Wet Cupping Therapy for Asthma

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM

Wet cupping therapy may improve respiratory symptoms in mild to moderate asthma, offering a complementary option alongside standard treatments, a Turkish study suggests.

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Stem-Cell Treatment To Reverse Type 1 Diabetes

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM ● By Kris Urquhart

A phase 1 trial shows promise for reversing Type 1 diabetes: a patient produced insulin independently after stem-cell therapy, remaining injection-free for a year.

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Mindfulness App Helps Intensive Care Patients

Nov 29, 2024 09:11AM

A mobile app-based mindfulness program, including guided meditations and symptom management, significantly eased psychological distress in ICU survivors, a study finds.

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Microplastics Found in Part of the Brain

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A study published in JAMA Network Open found microplastics in the olfactory bulb of the brain in eight out of 15 individuals. This raises concerns about the potential for plastics to reach the brain.

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Cardiometabolic Benefits of Caffeine

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that moderate caffeine intake (200-300 mg daily) significantly lowers the risk of cardiometabolic disease, with coffee drinkers experiencing up to a 50 percent risk reduction.

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Homeopathy for Arm Fracture

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A case report in Integrative Medicine Reports describes a 53-year-old patient who healed a fractured humerus using homeopathy with Symphytum officinale. X-rays showed healing after two weeks, and full recovery occurred in six weeks.

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Physiological Response to Spirituality

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A 2023 study in Integrative Medicine Reports found that an eight-week wellness program improved heart rate variability (HRV) in college students, suggesting enhanced stress recovery and spiritual well-being. Further research is needed.

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E. coli Linked to Urinary Tract Infections

Oct 31, 2024 09:11AM

A 2023 study by George Washington University links 640,000 U.S. UTIs to E. coli in meat. Proper kitchen hygiene and cooking meat to recommended temperatures can reduce the risk of foodborne infections.

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Forever Chemicals Linked to Metabolic Disease

Sep 30, 2024 09:15AM

A study linked early-life exposure to the chemical TCFD in mice to permanent gut microbiome changes and increased risk of metabolic diseases like obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

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Toxic Metals Found in Tampons

Sep 30, 2024 09:14AM

A study in Environment International found all 16 tested metals, including lead and arsenic, in tampons from various brands.

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New Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease

Sep 30, 2024 09:13AM

A promising blood test developed by C2N Diagnostics can detect Alzheimer’s with 91% accuracy, significantly more reliable than current diagnostic methods.

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Synthetic Protein May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

Sep 30, 2024 09:12AM

Researchers discovered that the synthetic protein PHDP5 can slow cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer’s by preventing tau from disrupting brain communication.

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Evening Primrose May Ease Childbirth

Sep 30, 2024 09:11AM

A study in Complementary Medicine Research found that vaginal capsules of evening primrose oil may safely and effectively assist cervical ripening in low-risk, full-term pregnancies.

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Standardizing Acupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction

Aug 30, 2024 09:21AM

Experts have identified the optimal acupuncture points and treatment regimen for erectile dysfunction, aiming to standardize this alternative therapy for broader clinical use.

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Microbiome and Addictive Eating

Aug 30, 2024 09:21AM

Low levels of beneficial bacteria and high levels of harmful bacteria may influence compulsive eating behavior.

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