From Queen Mary University of London Asthma is a common lung condition that affects 5.4 million people in the UK and can lead to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing or feeling breathless. Asthma is best controlled by regular use of a corticosteroid inhaler, which...
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Genetic Testing Could Indicate Risk of Kidney Disease
From Columbia University Irving Medical Center A new algorithm developed by researchers at Columbia University can analyze thousands of variants across the genome and estimate a person's risk of developing chronic kidney disease -- and it works in people of African,...
Regenerating Cardiomyocytes
From University of Houston Researchers at the University of Houston are reporting a first-of-its-kind technology that not only repairs heart muscle cells in mice but also regenerates them following a heart attack, or myocardial infarction as its medically known....
Each Neuron Computes Movement Signals autonomously, and as a Whole
From Technion-Israel Institute of Technology From the moment we are born, and even before that, we interact with the world through movement. We move our lips to smile or to talk. We extend our hand to touch. We move our eyes to see. We wiggle, we walk, we gesture, we...
Taking Antibiotics Could be Detrimental to Athletes
From University of California - Riverside New research demonstrates that by killing essential gut bacteria, antibiotics ravage athletes' motivation and endurance. The UC Riverside-led mouse study suggests the microbiome is a big factor separating athletes from couch...
Supplements for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
From NIH/National Eye Institute The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) established that dietary supplements can slow progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in older Americans. In a new report,...
Traumatic Brain Injury Neurological Recovery
From University of California - Irvine Scientists from the University of California, Irvine have discovered that an injury to one part of the brain changes the connections between nerve cells across the entire brain. The new research was published this week in Nature...
Responses to Light May Help Diagnose ADHD and ASD
From University of South Australia It's often said that 'the eyes tell it all, but no matter what their outward expression, the eyes may also be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD according to new research from Flinders University and the...
New Origin of Alzhiemer’s Proposed
From NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine A breakdown in how brain cells rid themselves of waste precedes the buildup of debris-filled plaques known to occur in Alzheimer's disease, a new study in mice shows. The field argued for decades that such...
Your Sleep Improves Your Memory
From University of California - San Diego Relational memory is the ability to remember arbitrary or indirect associations between objects, people or events, such as names with faces, where you left your car keys and whether you turned off the stove after cooking but...
Taking Antibiotics Could be Detrimental to Athletes
From University of California - Riverside New research demonstrates that by killing essential gut bacteria, antibiotics ravage athletes' motivation and endurance. The UC Riverside-led mouse study suggests the microbiome is a big factor separating athletes from couch...
Road Noise Negatively Impacts School Children’s Learning
From Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Road traffic noise is a widespread problem in cities whose impact on children's health remains poorly understood. A new study conducted at 38 schools in Barcelona suggests that traffic noise at schools has a...
Mood of Doctor Can Impact Likelihood of Getting Sued
From University of Melbourne Australian doctors are more likely to be sued for medical negligence if they are unhappy, overworked, working in rural areas, or if they have suffered a recent injury or illness according to new research from the University of Melbourne....
An Assessment Tool for Elderly Driver Safety
From North Carolina State University Researchers from North Carolina State University and Texas Tech University have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their "attentional performance" during driving. In proof-of-concept...
New From of Diabetes – Malnutrition-Related
From Albert Einstein College of Medicine A mysterious form of diabetes known as malnutrition-related diabetes afflicts tens of millions of people in Asian and sub-Saharan African countries. Its victims -- mainly thin and impoverished adolescents and young adults --...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
The Missing Question: How Occupational Heavy Metal Exposure Contributed to Severe Testosterone Deficiency in a Young Male
Glenn B. Gero, ND, DSc, M.E.S., R.H. (AHG), EndoANP Kareem Kandil, MD, ND Subheadline A case study demonstrating how a simple occupational history uncovered chronic heavy metal exposure as a likely contributor to severe hypogonadism, highlighting the critical...
Reduction of Thyroid Antibodies with Tirzepatide in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Metabolic-Immune Case Report
Dr. Valerie Gettings, NMD Subheadline A case report exploring how low-dose tirzepatide improved insulin resistance, thyroid function, and thyroid autoantibody levels in a patient with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, highlighting the emerging role of metabolic...
16-Hydroxyestrone, Enterohepatic Recirculation, and Dysmenorrhea: Personalizing Hormone Care Through Estrogen Metabolite Testing
Dr. Liz Bartman, ND Subheadline A case-based exploration of how urinary estrogen metabolites can reveal hidden patterns of estrogen recirculation, gut-liver dysfunction, and hormone clearance that contribute to menstrual pain and heavy bleeding. Short...
Nigella sativa: The Ancient Herbal Remedy Supporting Thyroid Resilience in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Lillea Hartwell, ND Subheadline A comprehensive review of Nigella sativa seed oil, its active constituents, safety profile, pharmacology, and emerging clinical evidence for supporting immune regulation and thyroid function in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Short...
Age-Related Fertility Decline: Improving Oocyte Quality Through Integrative Naturopathic Care
Dr. Shannon Sinsheimer, ND Subheadline A clinical review of mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and evidence-informed nutritional strategies to support oocyte maturation, embryo quality, and successful conception in advanced reproductive age. ...
Restoration of Cycle Regularity and Healthy Pregnancy in a 41-Year-Old Woman with Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Naturopathic Case Report
Dr. Aumatma Simmons, ND Subheadline A root-cause fertility case exploring hormonal optimization, vaginal microbiome restoration, luteal phase support, and individualized naturopathic care in advanced reproductive age. Short Description This case report...
Natural Conception Following Ovarian PRP and Integrative Naturopathic Fertility Care: Two Case Reports
Dr. Emmalyn Pratt, ND Subheadline Two fertility case reports exploring the potential role of ovarian platelet-rich plasma (PRP) alongside naturopathic interventions in women with diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent pregnancy loss, and failed assisted...
From Protocols to Precision: Using Organic Acid Testing to Personalize IVF Preparation
Dr. Shannon Iselin, ND Subheadline How metabolomic assessment of oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and nutrient sufficiency may help optimize reproductive outcomes beyond conventional fertility markers. Short Description This article explores the...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. Short Description This article examines the Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. Short Description: This article...
Naturopathic Dementia Prevention: Clinical Strategies for Neurodegeneration
Dr. Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A practical framework addressing injury load, neuroplastic repair, and multi-domain interventions including lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress, and targeted nutraceutical strategies. Short Description This...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. Short Description This article examines the Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. Short Description: This article...
Naturopathic Dementia Prevention: Clinical Strategies for Neurodegeneration
Dr. Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A practical framework addressing injury load, neuroplastic repair, and multi-domain interventions including lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress, and targeted nutraceutical strategies. Short Description This...
Estrogen Metabolism and the Gut Microbiome: Clinical Strategies for Hormone Detoxification
Dr. Holly Lucille, RN, ND A comprehensive review of liver detoxification phases, the estrobolome, and lifestyle, nutritional, and botanical strategies to support healthy estrogen balance. Short Description This article explores estrogen metabolism...
Integrative Treatment of Anxiety and Depression: A Clinical Case Report
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND A six-year case study demonstrating the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and psychotherapeutic interventions in resolving complex mental health conditions. Short Description This case report details the successful resolution of anxiety,...
Integrative Treatment of PCOS, Endometriosis, and Perimenopause: Addressing the Hormone-Inflammation Cycle
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026 through an international consensus published in The Lancet. The new name reflects the hormonal, metabolic, and systemic...
Naturopathic Support for Age-Related eGFR Decline: A Clinical Guide
Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND A clinical overview of kidney function changes with aging, common diagnostic pitfalls, and natural approaches to support renal health in older adults. Short Description This article examines the natural decline in kidney function...
Naturopathic Approach to Women’s Hormone Health: From Menarche to Menopause
Dr. Serena Goldstein, ND A comprehensive review of hormonal changes, mood, metabolism, and integrative strategies to support women’s health at every life stage. Short Description This article explores hormonal changes across the female lifespan—from menarche...
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Co-Prescribing Probiotics with Antibiotics: The Case for Omni-Biotic AB 10
Omni-Biotic Human clinical trials demonstrate that functionally targeted Omni-Biotic AB 10 prevents diarrhea, reduces C. difficile risk, and eliminates multidrug resistant organism colonization in the gut. Introduction Antibiotics are among the most...
Quantum Energy Effects on Cell Recovery Rates
Author: Robert Sheaff, PhD, and Ian Mitchell Abstract This study investigated whether quantum field exposure generated by Leela Quantum Bloc Technology influences cell recovery rates in human cell lines. A series of double-blind experiments were conducted using Human...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Sports Medicine: Clinical Applications in Concussion and Musculoskeletal Injury
Joseph Thomas, MD, MBA, Fellow of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine In collaboration with Oxygen Health Systems Abstract Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has gained traction as an adjunct in sports medicine, particularly in concussion management and musculoskeletal injury....
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NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
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