The Celiac – Vitamin A Deficiency Connection

According to a recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, the “prevalence of celiac disease (CD) in the United States is unknown.” This seems incredulous considering the widespread gluten-free marketing we see everywhere, which is why Alberto Rubio-Tapia … read more »

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Helping a Loved-One Overcome Obesity is Tricky

Obesity is not just a vanity issue, it is a serious life-threatening illness. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. In fact, according to a 2009 study published in the medical journal PLoS, obesity … read more »

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New Pancreatic Cancer Screening Revolutionizes The Way Scientists Approach Cancer Testing

15-year-old Jack Andraka won the $75,000 grand prize at last year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his pancreatic cancer research conducted at Johns Hopkins University. The young prodigy developed a dipstick sensor that detects high levels of mesothelin … read more »

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