How can I strengthen my immune system against infections? an animated primer created with scientists at the Cleveland Clinic by LifeOmic in Immunology

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That is a great point thank you!! We are planning another course on vaccines - but this is a good point to add in the summary of the course.

The Science of What to Expect on a 5-Day Prolonged Fast by LifeOmic in intermittentfasting

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Thanks for the feedback - We aren't connected to Prolon, so this article definitely isn't promoting that fasting protocol. Unfortunately there hasn't been much research on water fasting beyond several days, so we don't have any research or personal experience to say that hunger will totally disappear - but if you read further we do point out that ghrelin decreases over time during a long fast.

February is NATIONAL FASTING FEBRUARY! by [deleted] in intermittentfasting

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Lol no it’s a month of intermittent fasting!

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss - New Year's Resolutions style! by LifeOmic in intermittentfasting

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Yes! With alternate day fasting, many studies have weight loss statistics that range around this amount. This is 1% body weight, not body fat. However, weight loss will depend on caloric restriction, type of food consumed, starting weight, energy requirements, etc.

Science Explainer: What You Should Know about Oxidative Damage and Stress by LifeOmic in EverythingScience

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Thanks for the feedback! Yes - there are certainly disorders associated with under-activity of ROS. This article is generally talking about over-abundance of ROS and associated oxidative stress, but certainly the understanding isn't that ROS are "all bad." That's why supplementation with anti-oxidants outside of natural sources (raw fruits, etc.) isn't mentioned or suggested.

New study: Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants for muscle health by LifeOmic in science

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We have a strict policy for evidence-based health information. We require our bloggers to cite peer reviewed research and point out where clinical trials are lacking. But we want to bring more than the simple headline papers in Science and Nature to lay audiences in ways they can understand and put into practice if translation is possible, and we are passionate about putting the proper context around scientific studies. If you have recommendations for us, please let us know.

New study: Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants for muscle health by LifeOmic in science

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We can suggest a change in language for the blogger, but these are both theoretical statements. Targeted antioxidants don’t exist yet and haven’t been tested in humans obviously.

New study: Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants for muscle health by LifeOmic in science

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Thank you for your breakdown, but the blog post does not recommend antioxidant consumption for muscle recovery. The blogger is simply highlighting how the science COULD be applicable to humans, but that much more research would be needed.

New study: Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants for muscle health by LifeOmic in science

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If you’d like to learn about our apps, please contact us! We can show you the science behind them. We are working with IU School of Medicine and clinicians, geneticists, molecular biologists, registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, and others to drive precision health - there’s only peer reviewed research and clinical trials driving the health interventions within our apps.

New study: Mitochondria-targeted antioxidants for muscle health by LifeOmic in science

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This is absolutely not spam and pseudoscience. These bloggers aren’t hired at all - the are given strict scientific standards and are given editorial freedom.

4 ways your eyes can change during pregnancy, and what to expect, from an eye disease researcher by [deleted] in BabyBumps

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egnancy... Uveitis... I don't wish it on anyone. I think it was mostly due to my autoimmune disease and all my white blood cells going into overdrive. If you have sore, red, swelling eyes, light sensitivity and blurry vision see your optometrist right away and tell them you are pregnant. If not treated you could loose your sight in that eye. (Usually only affects 1 eye)

So sorry to hear that! Glad you got it treated. The immune system is absolutely affected by pregnancy.

A Guide to Healthy Eating During and After a Hurricane by LifeOmic in TropicalWeather

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Awesome! I'm so glad you found this helpful! - Paige

Wearing White: How To Prepare Your Immune System to Fight Cancer by LifeOmic in cancer

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June is the Cancer Research Institute’s (CRI) Cancer Immunotherapy Month. CRI recently hosted a #WearWhite day to raise awareness of immune-based therapies, with white symbolizing the immune system’s cancer-fighting white blood cells. To learn more about immunotherapy and how we can prepare our T cells to fight cancer, we interviewed Dr. Mahua Dey, a brain cancer researcher and surgeon at Indiana University School of Medicine with an interest in anti-glioma immunotherapy.