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When it comes to the mysteries of human biology, the gut is a universe all its own. Our microbiota (often called microbiomes) are host to trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes – good, bad and yet to be determined. As unique as fingerprints, our microbiota can yield insights about our overall health. Three new microbiota studies…

May is National Cancer Research Month, which recognizes the importance of cancer research and the contributions of researchers, physician-scientists, survivors, and patient advocates in the quest to conquer cancer. The heroic effort does not wane on May 31, however: research and development of new diagnostics and treatments – and the ultimate quest for a cure…

Every three minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a form of blood cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, and every nine minutes someone in our country dies from the disease, according to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Additionally, more than a third of blood cancer patients still do not survive…

January was declared National Blood Donor Month in 1970 due to the difficulty of recruiting donors specifically during this month. Perhaps it’s the increase of cold and flu symptoms, inclement weather, or the winter blues after the holiday season or just the fact that there are 31 days, but whatever the case may be, even…

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded of the most important things in life: family, friends, and naps. Turkey is often labeled the culprit for inducing holiday sleep, but the effects of I-tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, continue to be hotly debated. Some swear it’s the turkey causing the extra drowsiness while others claim…

Movember is the month formally known as November, in which men grow their moustaches to raise money for men’s health issues. While some believe the awareness month began to support prostate cancer, Movember actually helps to fund a variety of men’s health initiatives. Started in Melbourne, Australia in 2003, Movember has become an international phenomenon…

With all of the change occurring in the month of September from back to school to pumpkin-flavored everything, one may overlook the fact that September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. For men over 40, prostate cancer is a topic that cannot be ignored. 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their…

Blood is not only a carrier of life within the body, it’s also arguably the most reliable channel of information once it leaves the body either as a droplet on a sophisticated diagnostic strip or in larger quantities in a laboratory vial. For millions of people living healthy lives with diabetes, a common condition affecting…