Month: January 2022

Fast Food May Be Behind Spike in Autoimmune Disease

The number of people suffering from one or more autoimmune diseases has been rising steadily over the last 40 years. According to the Autoimmune Association, more than 24 million Americans are affected by an autoimmune disease and 80% of these are women. And now researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on January 12, 2022

Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy

Exposure to phthalates — a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics — may disrupt an important hormone needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy, according to a new study. The study has examined the impact that phthalates, added to plastics to increase flexibility, have on the placental corticotropin […]

Published on January 12, 2022

Higher olive oil intake associated with lower risk of CVD mortality

Consuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, cancer mortality, neurodegenerative disease mortality and respiratory disease mortality, according to a new study. The study found that replacing about 10 grams/day of margarine, butter, mayonnaise and dairy fat with the equivalent amount of […]

Published on January 12, 2022