Nicole Brechka 
You may have contracted Lyme disease at some point in your life and not even know it, according to a new study in BMJ Global Health. More than 14% of the world’s population — 1 in 7 people— most likely has, or has had, tick-borne Lyme disease, say study authors.Read
When it comes to osteoarthritis, many patients are desperately seeking natural alternatives to NSAIDs for pain and disability. Enter eggshell membrane. Previously shown to relieve joint pain and stiffness in arthritis patients, eggshell membrane is again proving itself to be a powerful therapy for osteoarthritis, particularly knee osteoarthritis. This isRead
There’s a new reason to love whey protein powder — it may help type 2 diabetics better manage their blood sugar. That’s the conclusion of a new study in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. Study Details For the study, researchers gave subjects with type 2 diabetes a pre-made shotRead
Ever wondered if it’s safe to drive when taking CBD? Australian researchers now have an answer to that question. According to a study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, CBD has “no impact” on a person’s ability to drive — even at very high doses. Study Details For the study, 17Read
There’s a simple prescription for treating ADHD in children – eat more fruits and vegetables. New findings published in the online journal Nutritional Neuroscience linked diets high in fruits and veggies with less severe inattention, a key symptom of ADHD. Vitamins and minerals serve key roles (often as cofactors) inRead
An egg a day may keep the heart doctor away. That’s the conclusion of researchers who recently published a study in eLife journal. These new findings follow in the footsteps of a 2018 trial in Heart that involved more than half a million Chinese adults. They found that eating approximatelyRead
Blueberries get all the glory when it comes to boosting memory and cognitive function. But according to a new study, cranberries may be edging out the berry competition when it comes to brain health. Researchers from the UK-based University of East Anglia found that freeze-dried cranberry powder taken daily forRead
Is your bed facing the wrong way for wellness? According to a study in Global Advances in Health & Medicine, the direction of furniture, doors, and other objects in a home or building can influence a person’s physical and mental health. Researchers from Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa examinedRead
The next time you order blood tests for a patient, be sure to ask if they are taking biotin. New research presented at the annual American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) meeting shows that biotin supplements may interfere with certain biotin-based laboratory immunoassays, producing false or misleading results. Survey ResultsRead
Researchers know that omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in healthy aging. Now a new study published in Clinical Nutrition reveals that krill oil — rich in EPA and DHA fatty acids — improves skeletal muscle function and size in seniors. “As humans age, we experience a slowRead
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