Articles by Shari Barbanel
University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Launches Open-access Patient Library
The University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM) has announced the expansion of its newly launched Patient Education Library—a free, openly accessible collection of clinically validated whole-person health resources designed for both clinicians and the general public. Originally debuted on Integrative Health Day on Jan. 23, 2026, with 25 handouts, the library has grown ...
Sonoran University Introduces AI Medical Simulations Into Curriculum
Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) has announced it has recently partnered with MedVR Education (Philadelphia, PA) to introduce AI-Humans into its curriculum; an advanced artificial intelligence platform designed to elevate training and education through lifelike, interactive virtual human conversations. Utilizing state-of-the-art technologies such as Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep ...
Thorne Debuts Women’s Health Campaign With Misty Copeland and Lana Condor
Thorne (Summerville, CA) has unveiled its nationwide Women’s Health Campaign featuring professional ballet dancer, activist and founder, Misty Copeland, and actress, Lana Condor. The campaign aims to bring science and clarity around two of the most searched—and often underexplained—areas of women’s health—perimenopause and libido. The campaign introduces two new science-backed Thorne formulations—Perimenopause Complete and Women’s ...
VA Community Care Network Updates Contract Requirements for Chiropractors
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has been engaged with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its third-party administrators, including TriWest Healthcare Alliance, to address concerns raised by doctors of chiropractic (DCs) regarding participation in the VA Community Care Network (CCN). Members practicing in Regions 4 and 5 identified challenges in contracting requirements that were ...
Mayo Clinic Expands Collaboration With Pendulum
Pendulum Therapeutics (San Francisco, CA) has announced an expanded clinical research collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore new applications of microbiome-based interventions across women’s health and dermatology. The expanded collaboration builds on a relationship that began in 2013 and reflects the organizations’ shared commitment to advancing rigorous, evidence-based microbiome research. The next phase of the ...
Sonoran University, University of Arizona and American Nutrition Association to Offer New Ayurveda CME Course
Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) has partnered with University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM) and the American Nutrition Association to offer a new continuing medical education course in ayurvedic medicine. “Ayurvedic Medicine: An Evidence-Based Update for Healthcare Professionals” is a 15-hour live, online course taking place May 16-17, 2026. ...
Designs for Health Appoints Chris Tedesco as CEO
Designs for Health (Palm Coast, FL) has announced the appointment of Chris Tedesco as chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Founder Jonathan Lizotte continues to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board. Tedesco brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience at Reckitt, where he held senior roles in general management and marketing across ...
Scientists Discover Sleep Switch That Builds Muscle, Burns Fat and Boosts Brainpower
Deep sleep does more than help you feel rested. It actively rebuilds your body, strengthening muscles, supporting bone growth, and helping burn fat. For teenagers, it is also essential for reaching full height potential. At the center of all this is growth hormone, which surges during sleep. But scientists have long puzzled over why poor ...
Scientists Say This Simple Habit May Help People Lose More Weight
Keeping meals similar from day to day and maintaining a steady calorie intake could help people lose more weight, according to research from the American Psychological Association. The study, published in Health Psychology, showed that adults who followed structured eating patterns during a 12-week behavioral weight loss program achieved better results than those who frequently changed ...
NUNM Receives $1.5 Million Gift to Support Campus Expansion, Future Integrative Medicine Center
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM, Portland, OR) has received a $1.5 million gift from alumnus Noel Peterson, ND (’78), and his wife, Teresa Shelley, to support campus expansion and the future of integrative medical education and clinical care. The investment comes as demand for integrative medicine and primary care providers continues to grow ...
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