There are many types of nevi, with common nevi being harmless collections of colored cells. Common nevi are usually small brown, pink, or tan spots on the skin. Other nevi types are more serious.... Read More
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The Gut, the Brain, and Dementia
By 2030, over 82 million people — and over 150 million by 2050 — will have Alzheimer’s dementia. Unfortunately, there are no curative treatments, and we don’t understand why the disease occurs.... Read More
Vitamin D and Bone Fractures
Vitamin D serves many important body functions. For example, it helps to keep our bones strong by helping our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus. Our muscles use vitamin D to move, and nerves need it to carry messages.... Read More
Bacon, Nitrates, and Nitrites
Nitrates are relatively inert; they are stable and unlikely to cause harm. However, mouth bacteria or body enzymes can convert nitrates to potentially harmful nitrites.... Read More
Your Heart Health May Not Be As Good As You Think
IS YOUR HEART HEALTH AS GOOD AS YOU THINK? ONLY ONE IN FIVE AMERICA ADULTS HAS OPTIMAL heart health. Approximately 80 percent of the United States have low to moderate... Read More
COVID19 BA.5 Omicron Variant: Know This
I have been vaccinated and boosted. I am surprised to learn that I may have little protection against getting an infection or having a mild-to-moderate Covid BA.5 omicron variant infection.... Read More