The importance of limiting screen time is revealed in these study findings
Teens that spend a lot of time consuming digital media are twice as likely as their infrequent consuming peers to display symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). So says a new study conducted by the University of Southern California.
Staff Reports,
July 23, 2018
If you are eating restaurant food you may be getting more than you thought
A new study shows it’s not only what’s on the menu that should be a concern, but what comes with your meal at a restaurant that could affect your health. Researchers have determined people who eat out frequently are being exposed to high levels of phthalates in their food.
Staff Reports,
April 09, 2018
Researchers have found a link between autoimmune disease and the gut microbiome
Targeting certain gut bacteria can suppress autoimmune disease according to new research at Yale University. Scientists found bacteria in the small intestines of humans and mice that can travel to organs and cause an autoimmune response, which researchers were able to stop through the use of antibiotics.
Staff Reports,
March 12, 2018
Food allergies are a serious concern for some but this study shows there is hope for optimism
Food allergies can be a life-threatening situation, but new research shows the danger could be mitigated by changing the body’s immune response. Scientists at Duke Health were able to reprogram the immune system of mice by using nanoparticles to deliver molecules to the lymph nodes that kept the mice from experiencing symptoms from exposure.
Staff Reports,
February 26, 2018
