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Sanger Sequencing for Clinical Research and Trials
Frederick Sanger, the English biochemist, and his colleagues created Sanger sequencing in 1977. They designed it to determine nucleotide bases’ sequence in DNA pieces. Frederick and his team consider...
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Can Olive Oil Help Lower The Risk Of Dementia-Related Death?
By Eileen Bailey — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. A higher intake of olive oil is associated with a lower risk of dementia-related mortality, according to a studyTrusted Source published...
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New Weight Loss Endoscopic Procedure Could Help Reduce ‘Hunger Hormone’
By Tony Hicks — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ A new endoscopic procedure that involves a type of controlled burning of the stomach lining could reduce the production of a hormone that triggers...
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New Research Helps Explain Why People Move Slower As They Get Older
By Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. It’s common knowledge that our bodies naturally become slower in their movements as we age. Some potential explanations could include a...
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How Does Extreme Exercise Affect Lifespan? Study Offers New Insight
By Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. While everyone knows that exercising regularly is important for a healthy life, some previous studies have shown that intense exercise...
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Counting steps or logging minutes? What is the best way to measure exercise?
Written by Tony Hicks — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ The Sesame Street character known as The Count would love modern exercise. That’s because there is a lot of counting. But should we count...
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Patronis Says His Office Has Opened More Than 900 Investigations Into ACA Fraud
BY: MITCH PERRY Responding to complaints from Floridians who have had their health care coverage added to the Affordable Care Act or switched without their consent, Florida Chief Financial Officer...
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How Semaglutide Drugs Such As Ozempic Can Help With Long-Term Weight Loss And...
Written by Bob Curley — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD Semaglutide — a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist found in medications such as Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy — has dramatic...
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Western Diet Could Impact Gut Inflammation, Leading To Chronic Conditions
Written by Hannah Flynn — Fact checked by Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN A recent review has highlighted the effect of the Western diet on the microbiome, and the subsequent effect of dysregulation of the...
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Could You Benefit From A Sports Medicine Consult? Check Out These Top 5 FAQ
By Joel Streed Are you curious about whether seeing a sports medicine professional is right for you? These top five questions about sports medicine can help you with the answer. 1. Do you need to be...
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Binge eating disorder can persist for years, but treatment may lead to faster...
Written by Tony Hicks — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Binge eating disorder may not be what doctors thought it was. At least when it comes to relapsing. A study published today in the journal...
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Benefits Of An Active Workstation (Video)
By Deb Balzer For the millions of people who sit at a desk for long hours at a time, day after day, you may want to stand up for this. Mayo Clinic research shows that using an active workstation can...
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Higher Testosterone Levels May Help Reduce Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes In Men...
Written by Tony Hicks — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ A new study says higher levels of testosterone can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes for men 65 years or younger who are overweight or...
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5 Healthy Coffee Additives to Try
by Jillian Kubala, RD – Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and up to 85% of Americans drink it daily.1 While coffee consumption is linked...
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Hot Nights And Extreme Temperatures May Raise Stroke Risk, Study Finds
Written by Angela Chao — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD A new study investigates one way that the warming of our planet may adversely affect human health. The authors of the study found a 7% higher...
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New Research Shows Women Are Vastly Undertreated for Heart Disease Compared...
By Kristen Fischer – Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Fast Facts * Older women with heart disease are less likely to be treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs than men. * Regardless of gender,...
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Energy Drinks and Heart Attacks: Is There a Connection?
Medically reviewed by Kristin Shaffer, PA-C — Written by Steve Barry Energy drinks have become increasingly popular, especially among young adults. An estimated 30%Trusted Source of U.S. teenagers...
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Sugar Substitute Xylitol Linked To Higher Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke
Written by Tony Hicks — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ An artificial sweetener known as sugar alcohol has never sounded like the healthiest thing for people. Turns out, it may not be. In a...
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What Exactly Is Advocacy In The World Of Social Work, And Why It Is So...
Social work is such a versatile career path that many people on the outside don’t know what social workers actually do. They can work in hospitals, schools, and prisons. They can help people battling...
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New Test May Predict Dementia Up To 9 Years Before Diagnosis With 80% Accuracy
Written by Robby Berman — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. A new test can predict dementia with 82% accuracy, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London in the U.K....
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