Newer tests have become available that attempt to evaluate for mycotoxins associated with water-damaged buildings (WDB) rather than food sources. Are these tests useful?

Current recommendations for prophylactic antibiotic use after a tick bite are largely dictated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.1 These guidelines recommend a single high dose of doxycycline—a one-time antibiotic dose—under a fairly narrow set of criteria. At first glance, the criteria seem reasonable. In practice, there are several problems with this model.

When it comes to a water-damaged building, individuals who develop Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) may become ill not only from fungi, but also from bacteria and the byproducts these organisms release. While multiple surfaces within a washing machine can harbor microbial growth, the most significant area of concern is the rubber gasket at the door—commonly referred to as the “boot.”

Learn more about the health and environmental effects of nickel exposure and why the Lowcountry does not want a nickel plant.

Learn about the pitfalls of spray foam insulation and how it can trap moisture and leaks.

Learn more about the effects GLP-1 agonist medications have on muscle mass.

AARP started sending mail about a month ago. I’ve decided I do not need a trunk-organizing insulated cooler. I did, however, decide to get a mega lab panel—which, thankfully, calculated my biological age to be in the low 40s. Today, I’m celebrating a milestone birthday—yes, that’s right, the big 5-0 . Turning 50 has given me time to think about what I want this next decade to look like. In my 30s, my focus was keeping stress low. In my 40s, my singular goal was to avoid any

A closer look at one of the most well-studied associations between dreams and disease states.

Learn about the risks and benefits of xylitol.

a brief summary of the legitimate uses of HBOT

Learn more about testing your home for hidden water damage.

Living along the beautiful Southeast coast offers access to fresh, local seafood — but not all fish are created equal when it comes to mercury.

Let’s review what A1c represents, how it came to be named, and when the number may not tell the full story.

Recently, there have been numerous reports of people becoming seriously ill after coming into contact with salt water along the East Coast—from Texas to Maine Sadly, some of these infections have resulted in loss of life or limb. Liver disease — including fatty liver — increases the risk of a severe foodborne Vibrio infection from eating raw oysters. This risk is eliminated when oysters are thoroughly cooked or roasted. The Culprit: Vibrio vulnificus The bacteria Vibrio vuln

What Exactly Is Fiber? First, fiber itself is a carbohydrate . The term was first coined in 1953 and later evolved by the cereal...

When it comes to food addiction and binge eating disorder, one common denominator repeatedly surfaces: sugar. Nearly every patient who struggles with overeating or bingeing reports that the foods they turn to are carbohydrate-heavy.

A new study suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may actually worsen on weekends—a phenomenon researchers are now calling “social apnea.”

I often stress the importance of including animal-based saturated fat in the diet, especially from red meat. I’m aware that this...

Learn more about the importance of heart rate variability and how to best measure it.

When I first saw the headlines about yet another disease risk reported from an observational study, I was skeptical. But after reading...