Category: Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States,  and it is one of the most common worldwide diseases afflicting humans and is a major risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction, vascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), approximately 86 million adults (34%) […]

Low back pain is a leading cause of disabilities throughout the world and engenders a tremendous socioeconomic burden. It has been estimated that intervertebral disk (IVD) degeneration accounts for 22–42% of patients with low back pain. IVD degeneration frequently leads to more debilitating conditions, such as lumbar disk herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, and spinal deformity, […]

Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. Being active has shown to have many health benefits. It can help increase your physical and mental health and even help us live longer. Physical exercise and sleep are reciprocally related through multiple physiological and psychological processes. […]

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), includes two conditions, Cronh’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both conditions are associated with acute and chronic inflammation of the intestine. Some risk factors to develop IBD include genetic predisposition and factors that alter gut microbiota, such as antibiotics. The effect of nutrition in IBD remains poorly understood, but diets that cause […]

The use of acupuncture involves using very thin needles and inserting them through the skin at strategic points on your body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine and is most commonly used to treat different pain conditions, but has also been used for other medical conditions and stress management. Traditional Chinese medicine […]

Sleep is a fundamental requirement for all animals. Appropriate quality and quantity of sleep is essential for the maintenance of mental and physical health. Due to societal pressures and light pollution, sleep deficiency has become a common public health problem, affecting approximately 10-20% of individuals worldwide, especially children and young adults. Short-term consequences of insufficient […]

The communication between the gut bacteria and the neurologic function, referred to as the gut-brain axis is a novel area of research that has shown us it can regulate different aspects of our health, including brain health through immunologic, metabolic, and endocrine pathways. Different studies have shown associations between gut microbial measures and neurological outcomes, […]

Being obese and overweight can increase the risk of developing multiple health conditions including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. According to studies, excess weight can also cause a chronic inflammatory state in the body. Obesity is associated with this increased inflammatory state in which there is an increase in markers of inflammation and […]

What is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?  Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. It may be due to impaired insulin secretion, resistance to peripheral actions of insulin, or both. Chronic hyperglycemia in synergy with the other metabolic aberrations in patients with diabetes mellitus can cause damage to various organ systems, […]

Alcohol consumption is one of the leading contributors to the global burden of disease and to high healthcare and economic costs. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions worldwide, with harmful effects on physical, cognitive, and social functioning. Chronic excessive alcohol consumption is associated with direct and indirect adverse […]