Month: January 2022

Vitamin D Supplements Reduced Risk of Developing Autoimmune Disease: Study

Taking vitamin D supplements may help stave off psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases, a new study suggests. Previous research has hinted at this connection, but the new study is the first randomized controlled trial to look at what happens… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on January 27, 2022

Scientists find the climate and health impacts of natural gas stoves are greater than previously thought

Natural gas stoves release methane — a potent greenhouse gas — and other pollutants through leaks and incomplete combustion. Researchers estimate that methane leaking from stoves inside U.S. homes has the same climate impact as about 500,000 gasoline-powered cars and the stoves can expose people to respiratory disease-triggering pollutants. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on January 27, 2022

Microbiome of mother’s vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby’s development, study in mice shows

A new study in mice showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies. The findings suggest that changes in a mother’s diet, such as more fruits and vegetables, may counteract unhealthy microbiome effects in disadvantaged groups. […]

Published on January 27, 2022