Empower Your Wellness Journey
New Technology Introduces Stem Cell Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
A new method to treat insulin producing cells has been released to treat those who have type 1 diabetes. Researchers at Harvard University and Washington University School of Medicine found a way to produce insulin-secreting cells using the patient’s own stem cells. The team of researchers carried out tests on…
American College of Physicians Recommends Therapy Over Medication to Treat Insomnia
New guidelines have been released that praise the effects of therapy over medication as the most beneficial treatment option for those who suffer from insomnia. Released in their Annals of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends cognitive behavioral therapy for treating insomnia. This method, known as CBT,…
Departments Resume Fitness Testing for K-9s and Handlers
Fred, a police K-9 dog from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, trains and participates in an intense physical fitness test two times a year. “He almost took my arm off,” Lt. Kurt Schiappacasse said, referring to training sessions where he has to act as a “suspect” and have Fred viciously…
New Study Links Eating Fruit as a Teen to Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer as an Adult
A new study has shown that eating fruits and vegetables as a child can decrease a woman’s chance of breast cancer. Researchers in the United States have polled 90,000 nurses over the course of 20 years. These nurses kept track the foods in their diet when they were early adults,…
Growing Leather from Tea? It May Be Possible With New Research From Iowa State
Researchers at Iowa State University have truly made a breakthrough by designing a new, leather-like biodegradable material from tea byproducts, of all things. The new material could be used to make clothing, shoes, or handbags — basically anything that leather is currently used for. When you consider that the average…
East Meets West: Why Bay Area Residents Are Relocating East
Prices are moving on up, forcing residents to move away, according to a new report from real estate website Trulia. Major cities all across the United States are seeing increased numbers of residents relocating to other, more affordable places to live. The Bay Area, to be specific, has experienced the…