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National Chiropractic Health Month 2026 Theme Announced

by Shari Barbanel | May 26, 2026

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2026 this October with the theme “Joint Efforts.” The campaign will focus on the importance of joint health over a lifetime and steps people can take to support mobility, joint function and overall musculoskeletal health. Every day, our ...

Scientists Reversed Biological Age in Older Adults With a 4-week Diet Change

by Shari Barbanel | May 20, 2026

Older adults who cut back on dietary fat or reduced the amount of animal-based protein they consumed showed signs of becoming biologically younger, according to new research from the University of Sydney (Australia). The study, published in Aging Cell, found that adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experienced reductions in their estimated “biological age” ...

Scientists Say a Daily Multivitamin May Help Slow Aging

by Shari Barbanel | May 18, 2026

A large clinical trial suggests that taking a daily multivitamin could help slow biological aging in older adults, especially in people whose bodies were aging faster than expected at the start of the study. Researchers from Mass General Brigham analyzed data from older adults who participated in a randomized clinical trial and found that two ...

PCOS Officially Renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome

by Shari Barbanel | May 13, 2026

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) is the new name for the condition previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which impacts one in eight, or more than 170 million women worldwide. More than 50 patient and professional organizations took part in the process to develop the new name. PMOS is characterized by fluctuations in hormones, ...

ACA, ICA Announce Collaboration to Support Improved Access to Chiropractic Care

by Shari Barbanel | May 11, 2026

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) has announced a shared intent to support ongoing collaboration to improve patient access to chiropractic care. This collaborative effort reflects a growing movement within the public to strengthen access to safe, effective, nonpharmacological health care options and to support patients seeking conservative approaches to ...

Logan Welcomes Dean of College of Chiropractic

by Shari Barbanel | May 6, 2026

Logan University (Chesterfield, MO) welcomes Angela Pierce, DC, PhD, DipACLM as dean of the College of Chiropractic. Dr. Pierce is a chiropractic physician, neuroscientist and nationally recognized leader in whole health medical education. She brings nearly two decades of experience spanning academic leadership, curriculum innovation, translational research, and whole-person health integration. “I am deeply honored ...

Sonoran University Enhances Curriculum for Current and Prospective Students

by Shari Barbanel | May 4, 2026

Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, AZ) recently announced updates to its Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine curriculum that will enhance educational programming and create a stronger bridge between traditional learning and patient care for students. The changes, starting in the fall of 2026, ensure alignment of emerging trends and best practices in naturopathic medical education.  “This program ...

Jillian Stansbury, ND Receives 2026 American Botanical Council Fredi Kronenberg Award

by Shari Barbanel | April 29, 2026

The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has presented its 2026 ABC Fredi Kronenberg Excellence in Research and Education in Botanicals for Women’s Health Award to Jillian Stansbury, ND, a naturopathic physician, ethnobotanist, author, educator, gardener, musician and artist. For more than 30 years, Stansbury practiced naturopathic medicine in Battle Ground, WA, and has been a ...

University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Launches Open-access Patient Library

by Shari Barbanel | April 27, 2026

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

by Shari Barbanel | April 22, 2026

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 ...

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