Node Smith, ND Recycling paper may only be helpful to the climate if it is powered by renewable energy, according to a new modelling study by researchers at UCL and Yale. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, found that greenhouse gas emissions would increase...
Node Smith, ND Unhealthy behaviors trigger moral judgments that are similar to the basic emotions that contribute to our ability to survive. Two different hypotheses are to be found in the current scientific literature as to the identity of these emotions. Some...
Node Smith, ND Wishing a friend ‘happy birthday’ or spending a long period of time listening to their problems signifies commitment to the friendship. In other words, these actions serve as commitment signals (*1) and it is known that people value their relationships...
Node Smith, ND Athletes increasingly relying on a coach over the course of a season may be a sign that they aren't progressing in their development, according to new research from Binghamton University. Athletes increasingly relying on a coach over the course of a...
Node Smith, ND Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious but common complication of type 1 diabetes, is linked to lower IQ scores and worse memory in children with type 1 diabetes, according to a study led by UC Davis Health researchers. The study published Sept. 22 in...
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Over the last 2 years, we have experienced the burden of living in the COVID era. There is no psychological preparation for such an event. There is constant uncertainty. There is also fear, sensationalized media, employment changes, and...
Added sugar is being credited with plunging Americans into a major health crisis as it is being directly linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Children fed products high in sugar and high fructose corn syrup are becoming obese and...
The European Commission is funding a project that, if successful, will bring more effective treatment for autism home --- where technology may help children thrive. The MICHELANGELO project will make assessment and therapy of autism a patient-centric home-based...
OAKLAND, Calif. – A doctor at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute has invented a fruit-based, fiber-dense supplement bar that he said improves metabolism in overweight and obese adults. He also claims when it is consumed over two months will reduce the risk...
Call for Abstracts: Due Friday July 24, 2015 Event: CNDA's Merging Medicine XVIII Topic: Naturopathic Primary Care Update Date: Spring 2016 Location: California The California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) is holding its Merging Medicine XVIII conference on...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Researchers have found a link between healthy eating and hearing. The study, done at the University of Florida, looked at eating habits of participants in a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey because the leading author noticed a...
Scientists have reviewed the process of evaluating health claims on probiotic foods in the European Union by evaluating the systematic review process and its impact on the subject. Their conclusions were published in February’s edition of Nutrition Journal. What they...
COLUMBUS, Ohio – If a person suffers from a compromised immune system they might want to be selective about what kind of animal companion they choose, according to a study from Ohio State University OSU and partner institutions compiled information from more than 500...
ALBERTA, Canada – A modern, Western lifestyle diminishes the gut’s healthy gut microbe diversity, a study from the University of Alberta has found. The research was published in the April 28 edition of Cell Reports. Gut bacteria are important for health, but differing...
NODE SMITH, ND A new probe into the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed correlations to six unhealthy eating behaviors, according to a study by the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health. Researchers say the most concerning...
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say a regulatory protein found in skeletal muscle fiber may play an important role in the body's fight or flight response when encountering stressful situations. The protein, fast skeletal myosin binding...
NODE SMITH, ND Dr. Sabrina Coninx from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Dr. Peter Stilwell from McGill University, Canada, have investigated how philosophical approaches can be used to think in new ways about pain and its management. The researchers advocate not merely...
NODE SMITH, ND People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body's mid-section and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement from...
Paul S. Anderson, NMD Docere The medical relevance of biofilms in human illness is better understood now than ever before. A simple PubMed search using the terms “biofilm” and “human” yields 14 417 publications – an indication of the breadth and depth of research on...
Node Smith, ND Different Chronotypes and Social Network Size More and more research data is being collected by mobile phones and the ability to connect temporarily to various phenomenon is thereby becoming easier. For instance, Talayeh Aledavood has used anonymous...
Node Smith, ND Sugary Drinks and the Asthma Link The American Thoracic Society recently concluded in a study that children who consume large amounts of sugary beverages in early childhood, or if their mothers drank these types of drinks while pregnant, may be at...
Node Smith, ND On December 5, 2017, Nestle, the company best known for its candy-bars and Nescafe instant coffee, agreed to purchase Atrium Innovations. A Canadian company, Atrium Innovations is the global leader in nutritional supplement and health products. They are...
Node Smith, ND Atopic Dermatitis is often part of a Larger Symptom Triad A recent article reviewed the efficacy of bleach baths versus regular plain water baths in reducing the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.1 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common form eczema -...
Node Smith, ND New Test to Determine CBT or Pharmaceutical Treatment for Optimal Efficacy A new method for determining the course of conventional treatment of anxiety may be just around the corner. A research group at the University of Illinois at Chicago have...
Node Smith, ND Life Partners May Protect from the Development of Dementia A recent study, published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, suggests that having a life partner may actually serve a preventive role against the development of dementia.1...
Node Smith, ND Too Much Screen Time Turns Sour A new research study suggests that adolescents who spend more time on smartphones and other digital devices may be more likely to experience depression and suicidal ideation.1 Attempted suicide attempts also seem to be...
Node Smith, ND G Protein-coupled Estrogen Receptor + Heart Physiology A lot is known about the function of the alpha and beta estrogen receptors. However, less is known about how the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) functions. A recent study looked at the...
Node Smith, ND OANP 2017 Annual Conference If you were at the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ (OANP) 2017 annual conference, you undoubtedly learned that Laura Farr has moved on from her position as executive director of the OANP to executive director...
Node Smith, ND New Test to Determine CBT or Pharmaceutical Treatment for Optimal Efficacy A new method for determining the course of conventional treatment of anxiety may be just around the corner. A research group at the University of Illinois at Chicago have...
Node Smith, ND Life Partners May Protect from the Development of Dementia A recent study, published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, suggests that having a life partner may actually serve a preventive role against the development of dementia.1...
Node Smith, ND Too Much Screen Time Turns Sour A new research study suggests that adolescents who spend more time on smartphones and other digital devices may be more likely to experience depression and suicidal ideation.1 Attempted suicide attempts also seem to be...
Node Smith, ND G Protein-coupled Estrogen Receptor + Heart Physiology A lot is known about the function of the alpha and beta estrogen receptors. However, less is known about how the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) functions. A recent study looked at the...
Node Smith, ND OANP 2017 Annual Conference If you were at the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ (OANP) 2017 annual conference, you undoubtedly learned that Laura Farr has moved on from her position as executive director of the OANP to executive director...
Node Smith, ND These Personality Traits May Offer Protection from Anxiety and Depression... A new research study has found that the personality traits of extraversion and conscientiousness may have a protective effect against depression and anxiety.1 It is generally...
Node Smith, ND Research Finds Imbalanced Brains in those Addicted to Smartphones Researchers have found an imbalance in the brain of individuals who are addicted to smartphones and/or the internet.1 The study, presented at the annual conference of the Radiological...
Node Smith, ND Research Team Takes Tofu Whey and Turns it to Booze A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has taken tofu whey, and turned it into an alcoholic beverage.1 Typically, tofu whey is discarded as waste - it is a byproduct of the...
Dispelling some Common Misbeliefs about Naturopathic Medicine Despite the popularity of natural medicine, there is a lot of confusion around what naturopathic medicine is and how naturopathic doctors practice. Below we will address some common myths and...
Node Smith, ND Childhood Concussion Occurrence, Length and Duration May be Predicted from a Saliva Test A study published in JAMA Pediatrics last week reveals that childhood concussion occurrence, length and duration of symptoms may be accurately predicted from a...
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NODE SMITH, ND In a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, further...
NODE SMITH, ND In the era of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question that needs to be answered is how patients will react to...
