Although intake of fruits and vegetables seems to have a protective effect on bone metabolism, its effect on fractures remains uncertain. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS looks at the role of fruit and vegetable on bone health.…
As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately one-third of the global population was under some form of lockdown or quarantine. The impact of the containment measures on the global economy is projected to dwarf the macroeconomic impact of the 2008-09 financial…
Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol level is an established risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease, hypertension, and stroke. Contrary to current claims that coconut oil can benefit cardiovascular health, a new study combining 16 published research…
Mount Sinai scientists have identified biological markers present in childhood that relate to the degenerative and often fatal neurological disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a study published in the Annals of Clinical and…
Alcohol use disorder and binge drinking is on the rise among middle-aged women in the last decade, and clinicians need to be more aware of this condition in their clients, an expert said here. The gap in alcohol use between men and…
Dietary habits -- particularly fats and carbs -- were associated with risk of acne in adults, a French study found. Looking at daily dietary records of nearly 25,000 individuals, consumption of one portion of fatty and sugary food per day was tied…
Biologic therapies are widely prescribed immunomodulatory agents. There are concerns that compared with treatment with conventional systemic therapy, long-term biologic treatment for common immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, namely inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and psoriasis, may be associated with increased risk…
Registration is now closed. The 2020 ODHA Re-energize Virtual Conference will be like no other! Join us September 24 – 25, 2020 for an unforgettable online learning experience including over 40 hours of first-class professional development, a live stream each day, a…
An increased incidence of glottic carcinoma related to human papillomavirus (HPV) has been documented in recent years among young patients, according to a study published in the Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology.
Semirra Bayan, MD, from University of Chicago Medicine, and colleagues…
As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of "top" websites provide information that lacks scientific evidence.
As scientists have become increasingly interested in the role of gut bacteria, so has…