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Continue Reading Continue Reading Dr. Irene Hamrick’s Health Updates
Javiera Lamoza
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September 22, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination Update The CDC has issued a COVID vaccination guide at a glance. It includes bivalent boosters except in children under…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Vaccination Update The CDC has issued a COVID vaccination guide at a glance. It includes bivalent boosters except in children under… Why Precision is the Future of Medicine
Lina Camacho
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August 9, 2022
Get Plugged-In: Listen to this exclusive Persimmon Digital Health Community podcast with BASE10 Co-founder and CEO, Dr. Michael Fang, as he …
Continue Reading Get Plugged-In: Listen to this exclusive Persimmon Digital Health Community podcast with BASE10 Co-founder and CEO, Dr. Michael Fang, as he … Dr. Irene Hamrick’s Health Updates
Lina Camacho
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August 5, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination Update A modeling study “Global impact of the first year of COVID-19 vaccination” has estimated that 19.8 million COVID…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Vaccination Update A modeling study “Global impact of the first year of COVID-19 vaccination” has estimated that 19.8 million COVID… CMS Boosts Nursing Home Payments In Final Rule
Lina Camacho
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August 4, 2022
Nursing home providers won a major victory on Friday, July 29 with CMS announcing a finalized 2.7% increase to nursing home Medicare pay rat…
Continue Reading Nursing home providers won a major victory on Friday, July 29 with CMS announcing a finalized 2.7% increase to nursing home Medicare pay rat… Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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July 21, 2022
Nursing Home Operators Could Face Fines, New CMS Requirements The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated guidance ti…
Continue Reading Nursing Home Operators Could Face Fines, New CMS Requirements The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated guidance ti… Dr. Irene Hamrick’s Updates
Lina Camacho
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July 15, 2022
Long COVID-19 A survey of 2560 participants showed that 2 vaccine doses were associated with a lower probability of long COVID by 75% (OR, 0…
Continue Reading Long COVID-19 A survey of 2560 participants showed that 2 vaccine doses were associated with a lower probability of long COVID by 75% (OR, 0… Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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July 15, 2022
Feds aim to help nursing homes, others with big long COVID workplace challenge Long COVID is a syndrome for people previously infected with …
Continue Reading Feds aim to help nursing homes, others with big long COVID workplace challenge Long COVID is a syndrome for people previously infected with … July 7: Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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July 7, 2022
Part-time option means more juggling for infection control staff CMS will require nursing homes to have an infection preventionist onsite at…
Continue Reading Part-time option means more juggling for infection control staff CMS will require nursing homes to have an infection preventionist onsite at… How The Evolution of Clinical Decision Support Is Resulting in Better Outcomes and Reducing Costs
Todd Winking
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June 22, 2022
One of the most promising breakthroughs in long-term healthcare (LTC) has been the evolution of clinical decision support used to help hospi…
Continue Reading One of the most promising breakthroughs in long-term healthcare (LTC) has been the evolution of clinical decision support used to help hospi… Nurse Staffing Crisis: We Need More Superheroes – Right Now
Todd Winking
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June 22, 2022
Today’s headlines are filled with the latest breaking stories about the current nurse staffing crisis. Whether it’s about comments and feedb…
Continue Reading Today’s headlines are filled with the latest breaking stories about the current nurse staffing crisis. Whether it’s about comments and feedb… The #1 ‘Uncommon Factor’ for Managing CVD in Nursing Homes
Todd Winking
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June 22, 2022
Continue Reading The Misuse of Medications in Nursing Homes
Todd Winking
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June 9, 2022
As part of its commitment to advance health equity by improving the safety and quality of nursing facility residents and staff, the Biden ad…
Continue Reading As part of its commitment to advance health equity by improving the safety and quality of nursing facility residents and staff, the Biden ad… June 8: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Todd Winking
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June 8, 2022
Common autoimmune drugs reduce mortality, up clinical status in COVID-19: NIH
Continue Reading Common autoimmune drugs reduce mortality, up clinical status in COVID-19: NIH Dr. Irene Hamrick’s Updates: June 2
Todd Winking
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June 2, 2022
COVID & Booster Dose For Children: · The FDA provided EUA to expand eligibility for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose to Chi…
Continue Reading COVID & Booster Dose For Children: · The FDA provided EUA to expand eligibility for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose to Chi… June 2: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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June 2, 2022
Inflation jumps 8.5% in a year for nursing goods and services, tripling the number of residents at risk of displacement The risk of closure …
Continue Reading Inflation jumps 8.5% in a year for nursing goods and services, tripling the number of residents at risk of displacement The risk of closure … Dahlia Imanbay, VP of Marketing and Daniel Zhu, VP of Product: Asian-American Heritage Month
Lina Camacho
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June 1, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – May 31, 2022 – On the final day of celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month here in the U.S., BASE10 is …
Continue Reading CHICAGO, IL – May 31, 2022 – On the final day of celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month here in the U.S., BASE10 is … Can Flavonoids Reduce Cognitive Decline?
Doug Jones
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May 26, 2022
People who consume a minimum of half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline. Flavonoid…
Continue Reading People who consume a minimum of half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline. Flavonoid… May 24: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Doug Jones
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May 24, 2022
Skilled Nursing Providers Losing Millions To Incorrect Data During the LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo last week, two billing …
Continue Reading Skilled Nursing Providers Losing Millions To Incorrect Data During the LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo last week, two billing … Announcement: Adam Valentine, VP of Talent & Growth
Lina Camacho
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May 23, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – May 23, 2022 – BASE10 Genetics is thrilled to announce the promotion of Adam Valentine to our Vice President of Talent and Gro…
Continue Reading CHICAGO, IL – May 23, 2022 – BASE10 Genetics is thrilled to announce the promotion of Adam Valentine to our Vice President of Talent and Gro… Future of Skilled Nursing Home Operators and The Role of Automated Data and Reporting
Doug Jones
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May 20, 2022
Co-author: Olga Liuta
Continue Reading Co-author: Olga Liuta The Role That Nurses Play in Cardiovascular Disease Management
Doug Jones
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May 19, 2022
With the number of COVID-19 related mortalities leveling off from its peak in January 2021, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is once again the n…
Continue Reading With the number of COVID-19 related mortalities leveling off from its peak in January 2021, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is once again the n… May 18: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Dahlia Imanbay
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May 18, 2022
Future of Clinical Innovation: Insights from Signature HealthCARE’s Chief Medical Officer at the Skilled Nursing News’ Clinical Conference D…
Continue Reading Future of Clinical Innovation: Insights from Signature HealthCARE’s Chief Medical Officer at the Skilled Nursing News’ Clinical Conference D… Dr. Irene Hamrick’s updates
Olga Liuta
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May 18, 2022
Almost 3,000 household members were given exposure prophylaxis within 96 hours of contact with an individual who was symptomatic and recentl…
Continue Reading Almost 3,000 household members were given exposure prophylaxis within 96 hours of contact with an individual who was symptomatic and recentl… Pharmacogenomics in Nursing Homes
Doug Jones
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May 11, 2022
What is pharmacogenomics? Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genetic variations can affect a person’s response to drugs, and whether they’…
Continue Reading What is pharmacogenomics? Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genetic variations can affect a person’s response to drugs, and whether they’… May 10: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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May 10, 2022
Co-Author: Doug Jones
Continue Reading Co-Author: Doug Jones COVID-19 Cases on the Rise Again
Doug Jones
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May 5, 2022
According to HHS data compiled by the New York Times, nationwide COVID-19 cases have increased 50% over the last two weeks in 47 states, jus…
Continue Reading According to HHS data compiled by the New York Times, nationwide COVID-19 cases have increased 50% over the last two weeks in 47 states, jus… May 3: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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May 3, 2022
CDC to Update NHSN Vaccine Reporting Requirements for Nursing Homes
Continue Reading CDC to Update NHSN Vaccine Reporting Requirements for Nursing Homes April 26: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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April 26, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… The Rise of Costs for Employers Due to Obesity and Diabetes
Doug Jones
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April 21, 2022
Co-author: Lina Camacho It might surprise you to learn that the estimated cost of lost productivity for employers due to chronic disease (in…
Continue Reading Co-author: Lina Camacho It might surprise you to learn that the estimated cost of lost productivity for employers due to chronic disease (in… April 19: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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April 19, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… The risk of developing diabetes after suffering from COVID-19
Lina Camacho
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April 14, 2022
A new study has found that people who suffer even mild cases of COVID-19 have a 40% chance of developing diabetes within a year of recoverin…
Continue Reading A new study has found that people who suffer even mild cases of COVID-19 have a 40% chance of developing diabetes within a year of recoverin… CMS’ SNF pay cut proposal for 2023
Lina Camacho
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April 14, 2022
By a 3-2 vote, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) adjusted nursing home payment rates down by 4.6%, resulting in what wi…
Continue Reading By a 3-2 vote, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) adjusted nursing home payment rates down by 4.6%, resulting in what wi… April 12: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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April 12, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… April 5: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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April 5, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… Newly Appointed VP of Engineering to Help Chicago Health Tech Start-Up BASE10 Genetics Advance Precision Medicine
Lina Camacho
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March 31, 2022
CHICAGO, Il. – Chicago-based health-tech software start-up is proud to announce the promotion of Steve Jin, to serve as Vice President of En…
Continue Reading CHICAGO, Il. – Chicago-based health-tech software start-up is proud to announce the promotion of Steve Jin, to serve as Vice President of En… March 29: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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March 29, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… Meet the BASE10 Dietitian Team
Lina Camacho
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March 28, 2022
Our Chronic Disease Management Program is a dietitian-driven curriculum to help employees manage health and chronic illness. By offering nut…
Continue Reading Our Chronic Disease Management Program is a dietitian-driven curriculum to help employees manage health and chronic illness. By offering nut… Celebrate a World of Flavors – National Nutrition Month
Kayla McSwords
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March 28, 2022
March is National Nutrition Month! “Celebrate a World of Flavors” is the theme for National Nutrition Month this year. Eating healthy food i…
Continue Reading March is National Nutrition Month! “Celebrate a World of Flavors” is the theme for National Nutrition Month this year. Eating healthy food i… MedPac’s proposed pay cuts for SNFs expected in 2023
Lina Camacho
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March 25, 2022
In their annual March report, MedPac, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, has recommended cutting base pay for skilled nursing facilit…
Continue Reading In their annual March report, MedPac, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, has recommended cutting base pay for skilled nursing facilit… March 22: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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March 22, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a World of Flavors in Guatemala
Kayla McSwords
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March 21, 2022
March is National Nutrition Month! “Celebrate a World of Flavors” is the theme for National Nutrition Month this year. Eating healthy food i…
Continue Reading March is National Nutrition Month! “Celebrate a World of Flavors” is the theme for National Nutrition Month this year. Eating healthy food i… March 15: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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March 15, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… International Women’s Day: Spotlighting Melissa Henry, VP of Operations
Lina Camacho
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March 8, 2022
International Women’s Day is an occasion to celebrate the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment. Although …
Continue Reading International Women’s Day is an occasion to celebrate the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment. Although … March 8: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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March 8, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… Race and ethnicity effects on Warfarin
Bethany Miller
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March 3, 2022
Warfarin is a commonly used anticoagulant therapy worldwide and is often prescribed to treat and prevent various blood clotting events or di…
Continue Reading Warfarin is a commonly used anticoagulant therapy worldwide and is often prescribed to treat and prevent various blood clotting events or di… March 1: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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March 1, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… Hypertension Risk in Black Individuals
Greg Lafortune
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February 28, 2022
According to the American Heart Association, African Americans in the U.S. have a higher prevalence of high blood pressure than any other ra…
Continue Reading According to the American Heart Association, African Americans in the U.S. have a higher prevalence of high blood pressure than any other ra… National Protein Day 2022
Lina Camacho
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February 27, 2022
February 27 is National Protein Day!
Continue Reading February 27 is National Protein Day! February 22: Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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February 22, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… Black History Month: Disparities in Nutrition
Stephanie Evans
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February 18, 2022
As we all know, everyone has a different genetic makeup. But what about the influence of health disparities, racial and ethnic differences i…
Continue Reading As we all know, everyone has a different genetic makeup. But what about the influence of health disparities, racial and ethnic differences i… Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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February 15, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… Weekly Long-Term Care News and Updates
Lina Camacho
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February 8, 2022
Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci…
Continue Reading Each week we will highlight three trending news articles shared from the long-term care industry. From nursing homes to skilled nursing faci… Kentucky Schools Struggle with COVID-19 Outbreaks
Dahlia Imanbay
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September 10, 2021
On September 8th, 2021— BASE10 Genetics, Inc., a technology company advancing precision medicine through disease management as a software, r…
Continue Reading On September 8th, 2021— BASE10 Genetics, Inc., a technology company advancing precision medicine through disease management as a software, r… BASE10 news
Dahlia Imanbay
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August 3, 2021
BASE10 Announces the Acquisition of PlexusDx NEWS
Continue Reading BASE10 Announces the Acquisition of PlexusDx NEWS Base10 Genetics announces Dr. Elizabeth Burns New Board Member
Dahlia Imanbay
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June 29, 2021
BASE10 welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Burns as a new member to the Board of Directors.
Continue Reading BASE10 welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Burns as a new member to the Board of Directors. Base10 Genetics announces Mr. Mark Oldroyd New Board Member
Dahlia Imanbay
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June 22, 2021
BASE10 today announced new board member to the Board of Directors.
Continue Reading BASE10 today announced new board member to the Board of Directors. Mediterranean Diet Basics: Everything You Need to Know
Brianna Sommer MS, RDN, LDN
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May 25, 2021
There is no exact “Mediterranean” diet. Based on how people from 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea eat and drink, this dietary pa…
Continue Reading There is no exact “Mediterranean” diet. Based on how people from 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea eat and drink, this dietary pa… Diabetes Supplements: A Natural Complement to Traditional Diabetes Care
Samantha Harmon, MS, RDN, LDN
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May 25, 2021
Diabetes supplements can be a valuable tool in a diabetes self-management toolbox. Supplements complement a healthy diet and lifestyle and c…
Continue Reading Diabetes supplements can be a valuable tool in a diabetes self-management toolbox. Supplements complement a healthy diet and lifestyle and c… Should You Add Resveratrol to Your Diet?
Brianna Sommer MS, RDN, LDN
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May 25, 2021
Have you heard that red wine is good for heart health? If so, you’re hearing about the effects of a plant compound known as resveratrol.
Continue Reading Have you heard that red wine is good for heart health? If so, you’re hearing about the effects of a plant compound known as resveratrol. Pandemics Collide: COVID-19 and Diabetes
Samantha Harmon, MS, RDN, LDN
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May 25, 2021
Emerging research shows COVID-19 may trigger diabetes in some individuals. Just over 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes,1 costing the United St…
Continue Reading Emerging research shows COVID-19 may trigger diabetes in some individuals. Just over 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes,1 costing the United St… Keto or DNA Diet? Which Works Better?
Evgeniya Rybalkina-Evans
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May 25, 2021
By now, you’ve heard about how DNA testing can reveal your origins and family ancestry, but did you know your DNA can also reveal a lot abou…
Continue Reading By now, you’ve heard about how DNA testing can reveal your origins and family ancestry, but did you know your DNA can also reveal a lot abou…