Articles by Shari Barbanel
Zyter Introduces ZyterHome, a Remote Patient Monitoring Solution
Zyter, a digital health and IoT-enablement platform, has announced the availability of ZyterHome, a comprehensive remote patient monitoring (RPM) solution for provider practices and doctors to care for patients who are able to participate in their own care and actively manage, monitor, and track their health conditions remotely. Using patient-facing 4G-enabled devices to remotely monitor physiologic parameters, ZyterHome ...
CHLA Publishes Largest Genoic Study of COVID-19 in Children to Date
When it comes to children, it is becoming clear that COVID-19 impacts them more than was initially realized. Yet there is relatively little information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease, in pediatric populations. Scientists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) have just published the largest pediatric COVID-19 study to date, suggesting, for the first time, ...
Hormone Found to Switch Off Hunger Could Help Tackle Obesity
A hormone that can suppress food intake and increase the feeling of fullness in mice has shown similar results in humans and non-human primates, says a new study published in eLife. The hormone, called Lipocalin-2 (LCN2), could be used as a potential treatment in people with obesity whose natural signals for feeling full no longer work. ...
Deborah Kesten, MPH
Deborah Kesten, MPH Holistic Nutrition Researcher Founder Whole Person Integrative Eating Phone: (415) 324-4158 Email: [email protected] Website: www.integrativeeating.com Deborah Kesten, MPH, is an international nutrition researcher, award-winning author, and medical/health writer, with a specialty in preventing and reversing obesity and heart disease. She served as nutritionist on Dean Ornish, MD’s first clinical trial for reversing ...
Fullscript is Now a Certified Carbon Neutral Organization
Fullscript (Ottawa, ON, Canada) has announced it is now certified by Carbonzero as a carbon-neutral organization, offsetting emissions from Jan. 1, 2020 onwards. Fullscript will offset approximately 3,364 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions in 2020 and will invest further in projects to directly reduce its carbon footprint as the company continues to grow. Going forward, any emissions ...
Two in Three Consumers Fear Vitamin D Deficiency During Lockdown, Lycored Survey Shows
Israel-based Lycored has spotlighted the role of vitamin D supplementation during the coronavirus pandemic, with two in three consumers concerned they are not getting enough of the micronutrient. Vitamin D helps regulate levels of calcium and phosphate, which are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Along with factors such as age and poor ...
Farlong Pharmaceutical Offers Formulas and Ingredients to Relieve Symptoms of Influenza, Cold, Cough and Respiratory Illnesses this Winter
Farlong Pharmaceutical (Walnut, CA), a vertically integrated, plant-based ingredient and supplement company, is offering formulas and ingredients to relieve seasonal influenza-related symptoms including a sore throat, cough and fever amongst others. These products include Lung Booster 1 (Ling Dan Cao Granules), Revitalize Immunity Boost (Nan Ban Lan Gen Granules), Rescue Respiratory Relief (Ping Chuan Granules) and Renew Lung Support (Qing Wen Xuan ...
Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Linked With Child IQ
Vitamin D is a critical nutrient and has many important functions in the body. A mother’s vitamin D supply is passed to her baby in utero and helps regulate processes including brain development. A study published in The Journal of Nutrition showed that mothers’ vitamin D levels during pregnancy were associated with their children’s IQ, suggesting that ...
Dr. Melanie Henriksen Appointed Interim President of NUNM
The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM, as interim president of the university. Dr. Henriksen returns to her alma mater after previously serving as residency director, associate dean of naturopathic medicine, attending physician, dean of naturopathic medicine, and most recently, chief medical ...
Infinite Product Company Donates to Veterans
This year, Colorado-based Infinite CBD is host to a lineup of holiday promotions to help customers save on the products they love. For the duration of November, Infinite CBD will be donating one 500 mg CBD isolate tincture for every two bags of their seasonal Apple Pie Gummies sold. All donations will be sent to ...
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