Node Smith, ND Each year, one in five U.S. adults — an estimated 53 million people — experience harm because… Effects of “Second-Hand Drinking”

Node Smith, ND The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ (AANP) annual convention in Portland, Oregon this August will mark the… The Future of Naturopathic Medicine Summit: An interview with Dr. Margaret Beeson

Node Smith, ND Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the… Antibacterial Agent May be Linked to Osteoporosis in Women

Node Smith, ND Researchers have discovered a mysterious group of neurons in the amygdala — a key center for emotional… Neurons Responsible for Mood Develop During Teen Years

Node Smith, ND A shift from brain systems controlling reward-driven use to habit-driven use differentiates heavy cannabis users who are… Differences in brain systems for habitual behavior distinguish heavy cannabis users

Node Smith, ND New research from the Danish psychiatric project, iPSYCH, shows that a specific gene is associated with an… Gene Associated with Elevated Risk of Cannabis Abuse

Node Smith, ND Previous research has shown that growing up on a farm with animals may reduce the risk of… Farm Life May Significantly Decrease Asthma and Allergies

Node Smith, ND A Washington State University research team has developed a drug delivery system using curcumin, the main ingredient… Time Released Curcumin Inhibits Cancer Cells

Node Smith, ND A new study from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh finds that an… Antibodies in Breastmilk Important to Prevent Disease in Preemies

Node Smith, ND People suffering from Type 1 diabetes are set to benefit from an innovative therapy being developed in… Bioengineered Implant May Provide Long-Lasting Relief from Type 1 Diabetes

Node Smith, ND Aging men with low testosterone levels who take testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) are at a slightly greater… Testosterone Therapy Could Increase Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Node Smith, ND What’s good for our bones may also help stop cancer cells that develop resistance to multiple chemotherapy… Vitamin D May Help Stop Cancer Cells Becoming Drug-Resistant

Node Smith, ND During the last week of May, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially acknowledged the pathological state of… The World Health Organization’s Response to Workplace Burnout

Node Smith, ND Schizophrenia causes hallucinations and memory or cognition problems inter alia. This psychiatric illness affects 0.5% of the… New Understanding of Schizophrenia

Node Smith, ND Higher coronary artery calcium levels in middle-age were associated with structural heart abnormalities linked to future heart… Coronary Artery Calcium Levels Linked to Future Heart Problems in Middle-age

Node Smith, ND Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk… Dietary Supplements and Increased Risk of Severe Medical Events in Young Adults

Node Smith, ND Treatment guidelines for managing anaphylaxis in children should be reassessed, according to a new Canadian study published… Pre-Hospital Anaphylaxis Treatment Guidelines May Need Reassessment

Node Smith, ND, Infants given antacids in their first year of life are more likely to fracture a bone later… Antacids in Childhood Could Increase Risk for Bone Fractures

Node Smith, ND There is concern about the misuse of the sedative anti-anxiety medication alprazolam (Xanax®) because of the “high”… Non-medical Use of Anti-Anxiety Medication