Month: August 2023

Kombucha May Help Control Blood Sugar

Kombucha is a fermented tea that many folks believe offers numerous health benefits – and new research suggests they may be right. Though the study was small – 12 participants – it found that kombucha may help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on August 1, 2023

Identification and quantitative assessment of motor complications in Parkinson’s disease using the Parkinson’s KinetiGraph™

IntroductionEffective management and therapies for the motor complications of Parkinson’s disease (PD) require appropriate clinical evaluation. The Parkinson’s KinetiGraph™ (PKG) is a wearable biosensor system that can record the motion characteristics of PD objectively and remotely.ObjectiveThe study aims to investigate the value of PKG in identifying and quantitatively assessing motor complications including motor fluctuations and […]

Published on August 1, 2023

Research team identifies human odorant receptor for horse stable odor

Imagine walking into a horse stable and being hit with that unmistakable scent; the pungent and earthy aroma that fills the air. Well, scientists have just unlocked the secret behind our ability to detect this unique smell. A research team has identified the specific odorant receptor in humans that allows us to perceive the odor […]

Published on August 1, 2023