Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco recently discovered that the lungs play a key role in blood production.1… The Lungs Actually Produce Blood Cells

A recent study reminds us, once again, of the importance in taking care of ourselves during times of crisis. From… Relaxation Techniques for Parents with Sick Children

A team of researchers from the Joslin Diabetes Center have uncovered a key biological pathway preventing pancreatic beta islet cells… New Mechanism for Beta Cell Dysfunction Discovered in Type 2 Diabetes

A study was recently published looking at the long term cardiorenal complications associated with increases in the creatinine concentration upon… Cardiorenal Concerns with ACE Inhibitors: Monitoring Creatinine

A literature review on intermittent fasting and its effects on fasting insulin levels in insulin dependent diabetics was recently published.1 This… Intermittent Fasting in Insulin Dependent Diabetics

In the Himalayan region of Kashmir, Pakistan, tribal women have been using medicinal plants for cosmetic purposes for generations upon… Himalayan Ethnobotanical Cosmetic Pearls

Every year the American Diabetes Association (ADA) revises standards of care in the management of both type 1 and type… 2017 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes

A recent article from Scientific American showcased a novel burn treatment gaining significant traction in Brazil; tilapia skin.1 Because Brazil… Fish Skin to Treat Second/Third Degree Burns

A recent article on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) highlights the effectivity of using psychological treatment methods to address somatization and… Working with Somatization and Catastrophizing in IBS Patients

On March 7, 2017, the CDC posted a press release, that SoyNut Butter Company recalled all varieties of I.M. Healthy… SoyNut Butter Recall Linked to E. Coli Outbreak

Last week, the CDC issued a press release regarding the relationship between sexual and reproductive health services – including STD/STI… Sexual Health Screening and Confidentiality in Young Adults

If you were looking for a recent evidence-based medical article to support increasing your vegetable recommendations, a recent meta-analysis conducted… Science is Telling Us to EAT MORE VEGETABLES!

Oxytocin with a Dopamine Boost In an interesting study recently published, dopamine was added to oxytocin as a neurotransmitter specifically… Dopamine and Social Bonding

Stanford University Medical Centers has just added a unique dance class for the management of Parkinson’s Disease to their facility.… Dancing for Parkinson’s Disease

ACP Shuns Pharmaceuticals for Uncomplicated Back Pain As of February 14, 2017, the American College of Physicians (ACP) will not… No More Pain Meds for Low Back Pain

An NPR segment last week showcased the use of naltrexone for the treatment of alcoholism. Roughly 28% of American adults… Could Treating Alcoholism be a Little Easier?

A recent article was published in Current Problems of Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, outlining the use of complementary and… Conventional Support for CAM Usage in Pediatric Asthma

Four studies this month have showcased Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort) as beneficial as a unique treatment for some conditions… Hypericum Perforatum: New Research

There are as many varied meanings and purposes for sex, as there are individuals participating in it. It is the… Hey Ladies: “Let’s Talk About Sex”

Father in Some Bonding Time to Increase Oxytocin A recent article expands on the need for oxytocin in paternal parent-child… Fathers Need Love (Hormone) Too