On January 20, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 emerged in the United States. More than 30 months on, the pandemic is still considered ongoing. COVID-19, whose official name is coronavirus disease 2019, is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 virus). The COVID-19 pandemic’s continuation and severity are mainly due to the…
Hormonal Contraceptives Increase the Risk of Suicide and Suicide Attempts
More than 100 million women worldwide use hormonal contraception, and not just to avoid pregnancy. Many have other reasons for using hormonal contraceptives, such as alleviating menstrual pain, heavy bleeding, premenstrual syndrome or acne. But at what cost? A 17-year Danish study published in 2017 revealed a startling association between hormonal contraception and the risk…
Research Infers Brain Activity Gradually Declines After Age 60: Study
August 16, 2022
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As people age, it is believed that brain activity becomes sluggish and some people become not as quick to think and react as they once were. Researchers in Germany found this belief was partially true. Published in the monthly scientific journal Nature Human Behaviour, their study found that the brain’s processing speed begins to decline…
Up Your Skin Care Routine During Hot Summer Months
By Steven Reinberg Sweating can affect your skin, so learning how to handle it should be an important part of your skin care regime, a Baylor College of Medicine aesthetician says. “Sweating is an important bodily function that cools you down, expels toxins through your skin and provides that famous post-workout glow,” said Kim Chang,…
Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep
Introduction Sleep is an important part of your daily routine—you spend about one-third of your time doing it. Quality sleep – and getting enough of it at the right times — is as essential to survival as food and water. Without sleep you can’t form or maintain the pathways in your brain that let you…
Watch Out for the Warning Signs of Heart Failure
By Cara Murez Heart failure can develop at any age, but it can be prevented or treated, one cardiologist says. Heart failure happens when the heart becomes too stiff or weak, no longer able to keep up with the body’s demands for pumping blood. The primary cause is heart disease, but the heart muscle can…
‘Chemical Imbalance’ Theory of Depression Hugely Profitable—and It’s Not Even True
August 16, 2022
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“Lexapro appears to relieve the symptoms of depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin,” says an ad on the Bonkers Institute, a website that archives drug ads and also satirizes pharma claims and shaky science. “Zoloft works to correct a chemical imbalance in the brain which may be related to symptoms of depression,” another ad says. “Paxil CR…
Novartis Reports Zolgensma Caused 2 Deaths From Liver Failure
Novartis AG on Thursday reported two patient fatalities due to acute liver failure following treatment with Zolgensma gene therapy used to treat spinal muscular atrophy. The company has notified health authorities in markets where the drug is sold, including the FDA, and has informed relevant healthcare professionals as an additional step. “While this is important…
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease by Eating Two Delicious Fruits Loaded With an Essential Mineral for Heart Health
Stunning research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham is showing that the consumption of enough potassium – an essential mineral – can actually reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, we already know (from other studies) that potassium can improve kidney health, brain function, blood sugar regulation and muscle strength. Thankfully, most people can easily…
Everyday Activities That Can Cut Your Odds for Dementia
Reading, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends might help lower your risk of dementia, a new study suggests. “Previous studies have shown that leisure activities were associated with various health benefits, such as a lower cancer risk, a reduction of atrial fibrillation, and a person’s perception of their own well-being,” said study…
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