Resistant starches and their benefits. Most people have heard of starches because they are afraid of them. They are deemed interchangeable with carbohydrates, which have
(Courtesy of CMD) As has been previously reported, lumbar disc herniation, or sciatica, is one of the most common spinal conditions confronting the general population.
Clinic will provide invaluable care for patients, promote understanding of NVLD. (Courtesy of YU) Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) is a neurological condition that causes cognitive
Every few years we’re met with yet another “miracle medication” that promises that goal so many strive for: weight loss. If we look back to
Touro undergrads experience cultural differences in healthcare on eye-opening trip to Thailand. (Courtesy of Touro University) How should pre-med students from the United States react
Eating a balanced, nutritious diet is important for leading a healthy lifestyle, but for those following a kosher diet, finding the time and resources to
My daughter is getting married next week (Mazel tov!) so I felt this topic would be good. While some may feel it is inappropriate to
Each January, the American Cancer Society publishes its analysis of cancer statistics for the U.S. They provide a sense of what is doing better and
The thyroid is the key driver of our metabolism. Some of the functions of thyroid hormone include temperature regulation, metabolism, cerebral function and maintaining and
How do 90% of advanced-stage melanomas break through the blood-brain barrier and cause metastases in the brain? That was the question perplexing Tel Aviv University
JScreen, a national non-profit public health initiative dedicated to preventing genetic diseases, announces the fourth annual Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week (JGSAW), which will take
This article originally appeared on www.oukosher.org. My Great Grandfather’s Influence I didn’t know my great-grandfather, but I knew his face well. The iconic black and
