Month: July 2024

There is so much you can learn from your genes! I’m a big fan of genetic testing, but I’m also very concerned about the privacy risks of genetic data. Let’s look at some of the concerns about genetic testing and some ways to reduce the privacy risks. Is it possible to remain anonymous with DTC…

Your body is incredibly resilient. Every second, billions of electro-magneto-bio-chemical processes keep you alive. Even slight disturbances can cause major consequences. Yet your body has a myriad of redundancies in place. When those systems get overtaxed, however, slight symptoms magnify into serious conditions. Your biochemistry/constitution/genetics/epigenetics determine how those conditions present. For some, that may look…

Multivitamins are a staple for millions of people. As many as one in three use them daily. The idea is that by filling any unknown vitamin and mineral gaps, these do-it-all supplements can boost your overall health.  But do they work? Recent studies paint a mixed picture. While some show benefits—particularly for cognitive health in…

Zinc isn’t a nutrient that most of us think about on a regular basis. But it is an essential mineral, meaning we have to get it from food since our bodies can’t produce it on their own. That makes it important to consume foods high in zinc for a rounded diet. Read on to find out which foods…

Key takeaways:~ Asthma can be broadly categorized into T2-high and T2-low phenotypes, each characterized by different cellular and molecular mechanisms and different inflammatory cytokines.~ Genetic variants play a big role in susceptibility to asthma, but genes alone do not cause asthma.~ Environmental and lifestyle factors, such as exposure to allergens, pollution, smoking, obesity, and aging,…

You might think drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy can do no harm. After all, pundits often describe them as “miracle” weight-loss drugs.  So let’s set the record straight.  Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s, are complex molecules with complex outcomes. As with other drugs, some of the effects are desirable, and some are…

It’s rare for a medication to dominate headlines. But GLP-1 receptor agonists have done just that.  Going by names like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, GLP-1s have captured the world’s imagination and redefined how we think about weight.  If you’ve struggled with obesity, you may see these injections as the first ray of hope to come…

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The Schilling Lab dives into the complex bone microenvironment and publishes its first described mechanism for bone quality decline.   Your skeleton is more sophisticated than a simple scaffold supporting your body. It is one of the main organ systems fostering communication throughout your body. In fact, the skeletal system holds the second largest network…

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