From Johns Hopkins Medicine If you need another reason to start the day drinking a cup of joe, a recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers has revealed that consuming at least one cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) when...

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Does Social Media Induce a ‘Dissociative State?
From University of Washington Sometimes when we are reading a good book, it's like we are transported into another world and we stop paying attention to what's around us. Researchers at the University of Washington wondered if people enter a similar state of...
Reducing TV Could Prevent Heart Disease
From University of Cambridge Watching too much TV is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease regardless of an individual's genetic makeup, say a team of scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge and...
C. Albicans May Serve a Commensal Purpose
From Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center For many years after discovering a diverse population of sometimes dangerous microbes constantly living in our intestines, scientists described the situation as a form of living with the enemy. But when it comes to...
Gene Links Stress Response and Learning Disabilities
From Duke University A gene that has been associated with severe learning disabilities in humans has been found to also play a vital role in cells' response to environmental stress, according to a Duke University study appearing May 24 in the journal Cell Reports....
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FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels to Combat Chronic Disease
New Labels to Highlight Saturated Fat, Sodium, and Added Sugars The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label for most packaged foods, aiming to provide consumers with clear, at-a-glance information about the...
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Emphasizing Strength Training Over Weight Loss May Be Better for Health
Node Smith, ND Focusing on strengthening our muscles rather than losing fat may be a better way to protect ourselves from weight-related hazards like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, investigators say. More muscles, less focus on fat may be better at protection...
New Study on Brain Changes From Cannabis Use
Node Smith, ND A once understudied topic now shows a clear link between cannabis use and brain alterations, whereby chronic use may lead to poor conflict resolution skills Understudied topic now shows a clear link between cannabis use and brain alterations The...
Vitamin D Status at Birth Could be Important Risk Factor for Childhood Hypertension
Node Smith, ND Vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood was associated with an increased risk of elevated blood pressure in later childhood and adolescence, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Vitamin D...
Effects of “Second-Hand Drinking”
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The Future of Naturopathic Medicine Summit: An interview with Dr. Margaret Beeson
Node Smith, ND The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ (AANP) annual convention in Portland, Oregon this August will mark the culmination of a year-long process that strives to bring unification to the naturopathic profession through a series of...
Antibacterial Agent May be Linked to Osteoporosis in Women
Node Smith, ND Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Triclosan is an endocrine-disrupting chemical widely used as an...
Neurons Responsible for Mood Develop During Teen Years
Node Smith, ND Researchers have discovered a mysterious group of neurons in the amygdala -- a key center for emotional processing in the brain -- that stay in an immature, prenatal developmental state throughout childhood. Most of these cells mature rapidly during...
Differences in brain systems for habitual behavior distinguish heavy cannabis users
Node Smith, ND A shift from brain systems controlling reward-driven use to habit-driven use differentiates heavy cannabis users who are addicted to the drug from users who aren't, according to a study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging,...
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Five Minutes of Daily Exercise Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
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Treating Infertility: A Whole-Body Approach Including Mayan Uterine Massage & Seed Cycling
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Any Alcohol Intake is Linked to an Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
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Designer Cytokine Makes Paralyzed Mice Walk Again
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Healthy Conception and Pregnancy: The Role of Nitric Oxide and Other Critical Factors
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Healing Through Listening- Part 1
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Integrative Practice: The Great Wide Somewhere
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ECS Therapeutics™ offers CE webinar on therapeutic potential of topical cannabinoids, plus introduces three new products
Hauppauge, NY – ECS Therapeutics™, the leading provider of a healthcare practitioner-exclusive line of CBD products, is committed to the continuing education of healthcare professionals. Offering a free CE credit (approved for General, Pharmacy, or Pain), ECS...
New Studies Support Blood Test for Early Alzheimer’s Disease
NODE SMITH, ND In three recent publications in Molecular Psychiatry, Brain and JAMA Neurology researchers from the University of Gothenburg provide convincing evidence that an in-house developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease can detect the disease early and track...
Beyond the Trend: Uprooting Racism in Medicine & Wellness
As part of our webinar series, NFH is pleased to sponsorBeyond the Trend: Uprooting Racism in Medicine & WellnessFebruary 9, 2021, 1:00-3:00 PM EST In the midst of a global pandemic and civil unrest, numerous organizations and institutions published statements of...
Healing Through Listening- Part 1
JAMES SENSENIG, ND RICK KIRSCHNER, ND, VNMI This article joins a series of articles in NDNR that are based on transcripts of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI)’s Wednesday morning call-in program, The Vital Conversation. The program is hosted by...
Integrative Practice: The Great Wide Somewhere
FRASER SMITH, MATD, ND Working in integrative practice settings is an increasingly relevant possibility for naturopathic graduates. Last month we discussed the phenomenon of allopathic practitioners adopting therapeutic modalities that have been...
ECS Therapeutics™ offers CE webinar on therapeutic potential of topical cannabinoids, plus introduces three new products
Hauppauge, NY – ECS Therapeutics™, the leading provider of a healthcare practitioner-exclusive line of CBD products, is committed to the continuing education of healthcare professionals. Offering a free CE credit (approved for General, Pharmacy, or Pain), ECS...
New Studies Support Blood Test for Early Alzheimer’s Disease
NODE SMITH, ND In three recent publications in Molecular Psychiatry, Brain and JAMA Neurology researchers from the University of Gothenburg provide convincing evidence that an in-house developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease can detect the disease early and track...
Beyond the Trend: Uprooting Racism in Medicine & Wellness
As part of our webinar series, NFH is pleased to sponsorBeyond the Trend: Uprooting Racism in Medicine & WellnessFebruary 9, 2021, 1:00-3:00 PM EST In the midst of a global pandemic and civil unrest, numerous organizations and institutions published statements of...
Maintaining Brain Plasticity in Adults – Phagocytosis of Synapses
NODE SMITH, ND Developing brains constantly sprout new neuronal connections called synapses as they learn and remember. Important connections -- the ones that are repeatedly introduced, such as how to avoid danger -- are nurtured and reinforced, while connections...
Hilma’s Clinically Backed Herbal Alternatives Are Now Available on Fullscript
One year after their launch in January 2020, Hilma is launching into the practitioner market with distribution through Fullscript. Back in 2018, Hilma’s three female founders Nina Mullen, Hilary Quartner and Lily Galef looked at their medicine cabinets and realized...
Coordination Affected by Less Alcohol Than You May Think
NODE SMITH, ND In previous studies, eye movements and vision were only affected at blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) approaching the legal limit for driving (0.08% BAC), in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (1). New research published in The Journal of Physiology...
If Depressed or Anxious, Focus on Your Previous Successes in Life
NODE SMITH, ND The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety and/or depression to make sound decisions and to learn from their mistakes. On a positive note, overly anxious and depressed people's judgment can improve if they focus on...
When Educating Public, Make Sure Social Post Language Matches Pictures
NODE SMITH, ND When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviors, it's critical to make sure the words match the pictures, according to a new study. After looking at social media posts, parents of young children were better able to recall...
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