A well-established link has been documented between periodontal disease and cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and acute coronary events, including myocardial infarction. Many studies have associated periodontal disease with elevated bacterial exposure, coronary heart disease, and early atherogenesis.  Recent research published in 2019 showed—for the first time—the common presence of bacterial DNA from viridans streptococci in aspirate...

If you are looking for some healthy snack options, these gummies are ideal! They are fun to eat and are a great way to get some protein and gut-healing gelatin into them! What is the difference between gelatin and collagen?
The short answer - not much! Basically, gelatin is cooked collagen, which is the protein found in the connective tissues and bones of animals. Gelatin is what you get after cooking collagen. For example when you cook bones such as when making a homemade bone broth ...

Omega-3 fatty acids from seafood and oily fish — not plants — are linked with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a study published in The BMJ. Estimates show that CKD afflicts 700 million people in the world, causing kidney failure and even death. Kidney damage can start years before symptoms appear. Several factors increase CKD risk, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and a family history of...

Try to get as much basic, useful information as you can. This will help you to make decisions about your care. Write down your questions and concerns. Bring them with you when you see your health care provider. You may ask: What kind of cancer do I have?
Where is the cancer?
Has it spread?
Can my cancer be treated?
What is the chance that my cancer can be cured?
What other tests or procedures do I need?
What are my treatment options?
How will the treatment benefit me?
What can I expect dur...

Herbal preparations have been used from ancient times to obtain effective pain relief. Turmeric and boswellia are well-studied anti-inflammatory compounds gaining in popularity and being used as an adjunct to, but also as an alternative to, conventional treatments for musculoskeletal pain. Symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), including pain, morning stiffness, joint swelling, limited range of motion, and decreased physical function, typically are treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...

A new study published Jan. 25 in Nature by researchers from the Salk Institute showed that low levels of the amino acid serine put diabetic mice at risk for developing peripheral neuropathy. The scientists are now using their findings to develop a test that can indicate whether a patient could benefit from serine supplementation. To test this hypothesis, scientists fed mice a serine-free diet combined with either a low-fat or high-fat diet for 12 months. A control group was also part of the ...