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The cost of saying no: When insurers deny important imaging tests, cancer treatment is delayed
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month.After Kay Hsu was diagnosed with stage 4 advanced breast cancer in 2018, she underwent PET scans - an imaging test that can detect and analyze tumors - every four months. For six years,…
Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Buffered: A Smart Approach to Magnesium Supplementation
Magnesium supplementation is widely used in both clinical and consumer settings, but the formulation used can significantly affect absorption, gastrointestinal tolerance, and long-term adherence. While elemental magnesium content is…
The disease formerly known as fatty liver disease: What is EADM?
EnglishIn 2020, approximately 34% of people in the United States were living with steatohepatitis associated with a metabolic disorder (MAD). And that number is expected to reach 40% (2 in 5 Americans) by 2050 due to rising obesity…
How Akkermansia supports GLP-1 production and metabolic function
In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have rapidly changed the public conversation about metabolic health, weight management, and blood glucose regulation. Approximately 12% of U.S. adults report using a GLP-1…
15 Minutes With: Rachel Rubin Talks Women’s Sexual Health and Why Finding the Right Specialist…
“Sexual health is health.” That’s the mantra of Rachel Rubin, M.D., a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist on a mission to change the way women think about their bodies and their healthcare. Whether through social media,…
Magnesium Supplementation 101: Choosing the Best Form for Your Patient’s Needs
Magnesium is one of the most commonly recommended nutritional supplements in clinical practice, and for good reason. It is involved in More than 600 enzymatic reactions throughout the bodyand participates Energy production, neuromuscular…
Navigating COPD in Rural America
One in five Americans lives in a rural area. Rural Americans face greater health challenges than people living in cities and have difficulty obtaining health care because: Shortage of doctors Hospital closures Long distances to…
PCOS is now PMOS: Understanding the new terminology and its metabolic implications
For nearly nine decades, doctors have used the term “polycystic ovary syndrome” to describe one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of childbearing age. This name is now officially retired.
On May 12, 2026, a major…
HIIT or Miss?
When was the last time you felt like an Olympian while training?That’s a hard “no” for us too. But when you do high-intensity interval training (HIIT), you're practically Simone Biles. After all, the training program was developed in the…
A Clinical Trial of Geranylgeraniol Supplementation for Testosterone Support in Middle-Aged Adults
Testosterone is best known for its role in sexual health, but its effects go far beyond libido. It plays an important role in maintaining muscle mass, bone density, mood, cognitive function and overall metabolic health in men and women.…
Basic information about liver cancer
EnglishThere are approximately 42,000 cases of liver cancer in the United States each year. According to the National Cancer Institute, cases of liver cancer in this country have tripled since 1980. And deaths from liver cancer have almost…
B Vitamins 101: Functions, Food Sources and Daily Requirements
When thinking about vitamins, the B vitamins are often grouped together in one category, when in reality they are a family of eight different nutrients, each with its own function. These vitamins work in the background and help Turn food…
The disease formerly known as fatty liver disease: What is MASLD?
In 2020, approximately 34% of people in the United States lived with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). And that number is expected to rise to over 40% (2 in 5 Americans) by 2050 due to rising obesity…
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein for Athletes: Improved digestibility, absorption and recovery
For athletes and active people, protein quality is just as important as the amount of protein. Whey protein has long been considered one of the most effective options Supporting muscle growth and athletic recovery and performancebecause of…
Liver cancer 101
There are approximately 42,000 cases of liver cancer in the United States each year. Liver cancer cases in the country have more than tripled since 1980, according to the National Cancer Institute. And deaths from liver cancer have almost…
A case report of vitamin C supplementation in a 67-year-old man with leukopenia
White blood cell (WBC) count is one of the most routine laboratory tests in clinical practice, and values that are outside the standard range are often a cause for concern. Leukopenia is defined as a white blood cell count <4,000…
The increase in cirrhosis in women
SpanishHere's a common scenario: A woman in her late 30s starts drinking a glass or two of wine every night. Ten years pass. She notices that she is more tired than usual, her stomach seems bloated, and her skin looks a little yellow.…
Ubiquinone vs. Ubiquinol: Does the form of CoQ10 matter – or is delivery the real key?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring, fat-soluble compound synthesized by the body whose role in supporting cardiovascular health, mitochondrial energy production, and healthy aging has been extensively studied. Despite the…