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Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has gained traction as a trusted therapy for hormone imbalances. However, there are still a few myths...
In today’s modern world, addiction has evolved beyond just substance abuse—it encompasses behaviors like overeating, excessive gaming, and even...
Pause for a moment. Think about the objects you and your patients interact with daily: the go-to lipstick, the trendy cookware, and the children’s...
We all know that weight loss is often used as a strategy for improving overall health, but can it also stabilize your patients' hormones? A recent...
When patients present with symptoms like waning energy or changes in libido, physicians often consider hormones, as these are often seen as the most...
In our modern and industrialized world, exposure to toxic metals has become a widespread and often overlooked threat to human health. Recent research...
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, the concept of functional medicine often used interchangeably with integrative medicine, has garnered...
Heavy metal toxicity is a serious condition and a growing concern for physicians worldwide due to the rising presence of toxic metals in our...
Medical practitioners are acutely aware of the complexities of managing female hormone balance. Whether you're seasoned in Hormone Replacement...
CBS Anchor Well, it's hard to feel 100% when it comes to your health, and you may be left to wonder why you're feeling a certain way that women often...
As the rise of DIY medical testing continues, the dynamics of the doctor-patient relationship are inevitably evolving. Patients increasingly turn to...
Recent research has shed new light on the brain’s waste removal system, a crucial aspect of neurological health that has historically lacked clarity....
A recent study published in Environment International has identified toxic metals, including arsenic, lead, and cadmium, in several popular tampon...
Allergy testing plays a pivotal role in identifying and managing various health conditions, yet patients often underappreciate its benefits. This can...
Comprehensive ADHD Management Strategies In a recent episode of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s podcast, Pathways to Well-Being, Dr. Kate...
Discover how a holistic approach to semaglutide treatment, emphasizing dietary modifications and B12 supplementation, can optimize patient outcomes....
Learn how incorporating Mediterranean herbs and spices can enhance cardiometabolic health and help manage Type II diabetes effectively.
Researchers have found that high doses of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms in mouse models. MS is a chronic autoimmune...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Research indicates that...
Explore the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in hair loss and how you can improve patient care for conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
Why Wellness Panels are Important for Preventative Health Screenings Physicians generally acknowledge and strongly endorse the benefits of primary...
Endocrine Disruptors in Plastics and Pesticides Can Cause Global Health Threats A new report by the Endocrine Society and the International...
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a rising concern in the medical community: physician burnout. According to the American Medical Association, as a...
Depression Affects Breast Cancer Survival Rates A recent study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 highlights the...
Fasting-Mimicking Diet May Help Reduce Biological Aging A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that a fasting-like diet, known as...
Hair Loss – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Despite the popularity of natural treatments and preventative measures, hair loss remains a prevalent...
Weight Loss Plateau on Semaglutide Semaglutide treatments, originally diabetes drugs, have been found effective in aiding significant weight loss,...
The Long-Term Health Impact of Heart Attacks A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Leeds offers critical insights into the...
A Healthy Lifestyle Can Decrease IBS Risk Recent research highlights the crucial role of healthy lifestyle choices in mitigating the risk of...
The Role of Dietary Restriction in Healthy Brain Aging In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers at the Buck Institute for...
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Sports Awareness of traumatic brain injury (TBI) has grown exponentially in the past several decades. The risks,...
Obesity Linked to Myeloma Precursor A recent study published in Blood Advances highlights the potential link between modifiable risk factors and...
A recent article published on MedTech Dive sheds light on a new clinical trial initiated by Freenome, a private company specializing in multiomics...
Rising Potential of Semaglutide Treatment – The Pros & Cons Semaglutide has recently received a lot of press for its potential as a weight-loss drug....
What is the Best Natural Treatment for Seasonal Depression? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression, affects millions of...
How Common Are Food Allergies in Adults? A study published in the JAMA Network Open medical journal sheds light on the prevalence and severity of...
The American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 and Resuscitation Science Symposium 2023 revealed invaluable findings for heart and stroke...
Is Early Lung Cancer Detection on the Horizon? A recent article published on MedTech Dive sheds light on a new clinical trial initiated by Freenome,...
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Still Prevalent in the US A comprehensive analysis published in the Frontiers journal and utilizing National Health and...
Understanding the Connection Between Inflammation & Health For decades, inflammation has remained a central issue for the medical community. It...
The Role of Bilirubin in Obesity Prevention The British Medical Journal and British Cardiovascular Society’s Open Heart journal recently published an...
The Impact of Adult Food Allergies in the US Calls for Enhanced Management A survey study published in the National Library of Medicine, conducted...
Time-Restricted Eating Can Aid in Weight Loss for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes In a recent randomized controlled study, researchers investigated...
Heart Failure: Signs, Diagnosis, and Natural Treatment Options Cardiovascular diseases remain the primary cause of death worldwide. Heart failure...
High Quality Primary Care for Optimal Treatment An ad hoc committee, with the support of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,...
Cancer Death Rates Continue Two-Decade Trend Cancer death rates continued to decline among men, women, and children in every major racial and ethnic...
Food Sensitization and Cardiovascular Mortality In a study published by The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, researchers investigated the...
The Impact of a Plant-Based Diet on Hormones and Overall Health In patient care and wellness, diet is taking center stage. As holistic approaches...
Heart-Healthy Behaviors Can Slow Biological Aging A new analysis presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association reveals that a...
Is Dairy Bad for You? For decades, balanced diets have included dairy products. In 2021, Americans reached a record high of dairy consumed per...
Link between Insomnia and Hypertension A recent study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital has shed light on a significant...
Short Burst of Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal highlights the significant...
Measuring Hormone Levels Can Help Doctors Address Chronic Health Issues Hormones are the building blocks of everything from fertility to metabolism...
Healthy Lifestyles Can Prevent Depression A recent study published in Nature Mental Health, sheds light on the substantial influence of a healthy...
New Study Finds Significant Chemical Exposure in Women with Cancer Researchers have uncovered a significant link between certain endocrine-disrupting...
Toxins and Women’s Health: The Impact of Environmental Toxins on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding The risks of environmental toxins have...
The Future of Health: Near-Infrared Tech and Molecular Hydrogen Tools Preventative care and whole-body health is taking center stage for many medical...
New Age Cause of Autoimmune Disorders According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), autoimmune disorders in the United States are on the...
Can Pre-Diabetes Be Reversed with Diet and Exercise? In a recent insightful interview showcased on Medical News Today, the discussion revolves around...
More Younger Adults Are Being Diagnosed with Cancer A recent study published by JAMA Network reports a concerning trend in the world of healthcare:...
Study Links Vision Problems to Dementia Risk As physicians, our paramount responsibility is to ensure the well-being of our patients by providing the...
The Importance of Proper Medical Testing Before and During Semaglutide Treatment Although Semaglutide has become known as an effective weight loss...
Initiatives Underway to Sequence Genomes of 10,000 Newborns Recently, two significant initiatives in the US and UK have garnered attention. Each...
Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting for Hormone Balancing Hormones When your patient asks about using weight loss to balance their hormones, the...
Smart Tips for Physicians and Patients to Stay Hydrated in Summer Heat Dehydration is a significant concern, particularly during the hot summer...
How Can We Help Patients Fight Fatigue with Comprehensive Laboratory Testing? Fatigue is a hallmark of everything from minor ailments to chronic...
Photobiomodulation: What is it, and how does it affect health? For centuries, light has been recognized for its vital role in health and wellness....
Access Medical Laboratories Celebrates 20th Anniversary Access Medical Laboratories is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary as the leaders in the...
A Guide to Toxic Metals from Exposure to Detoxification Chronic toxicity has become the next insidious health crisis. Aluminum, arsenic, mercury, and...
Possible Breakthrough in Alzheimer Research A recent study published in Nature Medicine has shed light on the potential protective role of the Reelin...
Mpox Health Emergency Ends The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Mpox (monkeypox) is no longer considered a global health emergency....
Updated Mammogram Guidelines Revised breast cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend starting mammograms at...
Detoxifying in a Toxic World: How to Combat Environmental Toxins Our world is changing. In the past 75 years, dozens of newly introduced chemicals...
Rounded Vs. Canonical Heart Shape A new study from Stanford Medicine has revealed that the shape of a person’s heart could affect their risk of...
Exercising for 30 Minutes a Day Improves Sleep Quality The importance of good sleep cannot be overstated. It is an essential aspect of our overall...
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly used in healthcare to improve patient care and experience. One example of this is...
How Oral Health Affects Patient Wellness Many of your patients are focused on what they eat and how it affects their body. Yet, every day, they...
Increased Rate of Chronic Conditions for Millennials A recent study focused on the health of millennials and compared it to previous generations by...
New Report from World Obesity Federation Shows Rising Rate of Obesity A recent study by the World Obesity Federation warns that more than half of the...
Adrenal Hormones and Testing Adrenal responses define many of your patients’ day-to-day lives. Adrenal hormones are instrumental in sleep, focus, and...
Developing Personalized Diets Decades of research have highlighted the role of diet in whole-body health. A proper, balanced diet does more than...
Health Markers in Saliva Tests Human saliva is 99% water. However, saliva testing provides vital insights into your patients’ health and wellness....
Does Intermittent Fasting Lead to Binge Eating? This Fox News article looks at a study by a researcher at Texas A&M University, which suggests that...
Common Air Pollution Leads to Increased Blood Pressure in Teens A new study published in PLOS One found that exposure to air pollution increases the...
The Relationship Between Cardiovascular Health and Cholesterol Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally. For several...
The Health Benefits of Coffee Many of your patients may already start their day with a healthy dietary supplement: a cup of coffee. Over the past...
What is the new “Kraken” COVID 19 Variant? This article from Bloomberg explains the new “Kraken” COVID-19 variant, known as XBB-1.5. This variant is...
Four Healthy Diets to Extend Life Expectancy A recent study from Harvard suggests four diets that could promote a longer and healthier life. The...
Honey: A Holistic Superfood Honey is making its mark on holistic medicine. Though honey has a long medical track record, honey’s primary use for the...
Reduce Disease, Disability, Death with Preventive Medicine Clinical preventive services are essential to promoting patient health. Preventative care...
Promote Microcirculation to Enhance Patient Health With improved diagnostic tools, the role of microcirculation in overall health is becoming more...
New Allergies and Sensitivities A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that over 40% of...
How Parents Can Help Prevent Food Allergies in Kids According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, food allergies affect about...
Morning Workouts May Be Better for Weight Loss A recent study published in the journal Obesity suggests that exercising in the early morning, between...
Systemic Inflammation and the Brain Food sensitivities are associated with a wide range of symptoms, from abdominal pain and bloating to rashes like...
Consuming Ultra-Processed Foods Could Increase Dementia Risk A new study published in JAMA Neurology found that you may have a heightened risk of...
Intermittent Fasting: What It Is And How It May Affect Female Hormones Intermittent fasting is a term used to describe a variety of eating patterns...
The Health Benefits Of Curcumin In India, the active ingredient of turmeric, curcumin, has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years....
Why Are Fruits and Vegetables Important in Cancer Prevention? For decades, clinical trials and studies at the forefront of cancer research have...
Reported Rise in STD Cases Despite social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 2.5 million cases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis...
CDC COVID-19 Travel Guide The holiday travel season has begun. Every year, millions of people take vacations to visit family and friends, making this...
November is American Diabetes Month Diabetes affects over 500 million people worldwide. Projections estimate this number to rise to 783 million...
DHEA VS DHEA-S DHEA and DHEA-S have become key markers in hormone testing. Their role in producing sex hormones makes them essential for a...
Heart Health and Exercise A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session provides additional support to a...
Impact of Stress on Sleep Sleeping difficulties pose a significant struggle to a large portion of patients. Approximately 33% to 50% of the adult...
Explaining the Benefits of Hormonal Testing to Premenopausal Patients As you consult with middle-aged women about transitioning to the premenopausal...
Surprising Places Where Toxic Heavy Metals Live The phrase “heavy metals toxicity” is gaining attention in the mainstream, health-focused media....
Keto And Hormones: Reasons to Test Hormones Before Going Keto Before recommending any major dietary changes — including a ketogenic diet — it’s best...
Men and women alike ask how to minimize wrinkles, sagging skin, fine lines, and other signs of premature aging. These skin aging conditions can be...
When a patient comes to you to inquire about unwanted weight gain, you likely have a detailed conversation about their lifestyle choices, including...
Hormone Imbalances That May Cause Insomnia I can’t sleep! When a patient comes to you with complaints of insomnia, you’ll likely work through a...
Stress and Autoimmune Diseases Ongoing pain and malaise bring patients into your clinic regularly. But, what’s behind these chronic health...