The Role of Bilirubin in Obesity Prevention

The British Medical Journal and British Cardiovascular Society’s Open Heart journal recently published an article underscoring the multifaceted benefits of bilirubin in obesity prevention and metabolic health. Elevated unconjugated bilirubin levels, particularly observed in Gilbert syndrome (GS), demonstrate significant health protection, with a relative risk for all-cause mortality as low...Read More

Inflammation and Your Health: Understanding the Connection

For decades, inflammation has remained a central issue for the medical community. It symptomizes dozens of widespread and deadly illnesses, from cancer to cardiovascular disease. Yet one of the most insidious causes of inflammation is the most innocuous: allergies and sensitivities.  Allergen exposure triggers a cascade of inflammatory cells similar...Read More

The Impact of Adult Food Allergies in the US Calls for Enhanced Management

A survey study published in the National Library of Medicine, conducted among 40,443 US adults, aimed to provide nationally representative estimates of the prevalence, severity, and factors associated with adult food allergies in the United States. The findings revealed that an estimated 10.8% of US adults were food allergic at...Read More

Time-Restricted Eating Can Aid in Weight Loss for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

In a recent randomized controlled study, researchers investigated the efficacy of time-restricted eating (TRE) as a weight loss strategy for individuals with type 2 diabetes. The study, led by Professor Krista Varady at the University of Illinois at Chicago, included 75 participants with obesity and type 2 diabetes, ranging from...Read More

Heart Failure: Signs, Diagnosis, and Natural Treatment Options

Cardiovascular diseases remain the primary cause of death worldwide. Heart failure affects about 5.7 million people in the United States. Within five years of heart failure diagnosis, patients face around a 50% mortality rate. Between diastolic, systolic, and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) heart failure, cardiovascular damage is quickly becoming...Read More

The Importance of Strengthening Primary Care   

An ad hoc committee, with the support of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, examined the current state of primary care in the United States and developed an implementation plan to improve its quality in the report Implementing High-Quality Primary Care: Rebuilding the Foundation of Health Care. They...Read More

Food Sensitivities and Cardiovascular Health

In a study published by The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, researchers investigated the association between sensitization to common food allergens and cardiovascular (CV) mortality. Traditionally, food-specific IgE in individuals without symptomatic food allergy is considered clinically irrelevant. However, recent studies have suggested a potential link between galactose-α-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal)...Read More

Is Dairy Bad for You? 

For decades, balanced diets have included dairy products. In 2021, Americans reached a record high of dairy consumed per capita: 667 pounds. From butter and ice cream to fermented products like yogurt, dairy has become ubiquitous in the Western diet.  However, decades of research show conflicting evidence for the nutritional...Read More

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 gain popularity, many practitioners look to the diet to develop plans for both treatment and preventative care. With widespread effects on health, changes in diet can be used to target specific systems and chronic conditions. Remarkably, diet...Read More

Adopting Heart-Healthy Behaviors Can Slow Biological Aging

A new analysis presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association reveals that a person’s biological age can differ significantly from their chronological age based on heart health-related behaviors, as highlighted in the article “8 ways to slow your biological aging”.  Researchers from Columbia University found that aging...Read More