Public health officials made SARS-CoV-2 the primary target for pandemic measures. Are there other toxic stressors you need to look out for? Find out here. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Toxic stressor exposures, which can be chemical, physical, biological or psychological in nature, hinder your immune system’s ability to fight off viruses, and they deserve greater recognition in…
Reduce Back Pain With a Better Diet
August 10, 2022
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Millions of people are plagued by back problems. According to recent statistics, 80 percent of the American population will suffer back pain during their lifetime, especially as they age. Americans spend at least $50 billion annually on treating back pain. In 2017, back pain was the main cause of disability worldwide and was the leading reason…
FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization to Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine to Meet Demand
Faced with a monkeypox vaccine supply and demand problem, the White House’s newly minted National Monkeypox Response team on Tuesday implemented a plan to stretch the current vaccine supply by up to five-fold. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine to be administered by intradermal injection,…
Eating More Dietary Fiber May Reduce Mortality From Chronic Kidney Disease, Study Finds
An adequate intake of dietary fiber can reduce the mortality rate of chronic kidney disease, South Korean researchers found after a ten-year survey. Chronic kidney disease is one of the most intractable diseases in the world, and diabetes and hypertension can often induce it. The disease typically infers hard-to-cure kidney damage, resulting in the decline…
Staying Motivated to Exercise: Tips for Older Adults
Physical activity is a great way for older adults to gain substantial health benefits and maintain independence. Try to make exercise a priority. Remember that being active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve health. Try these tips to help you stay motivated to exercise. 1. Find…
Phone Ban Sees Negative Behaviours Vanish in Students
An Australian high school has reported dramatic improvements in student behaviour in just eight weeks after implementing a firm ban on cell phones. Among the seventh to tenth-grade students (ages 12 to 16), Davidson High School’s principal David Rule saw a 90 percent reduction in behavioural issues related to phones in the school, such as bullying,…
Team of Scientists Warns Against Acetaminophen in Pregnancy
A team of 13 scientists caution against the use of pain relievers with acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy. They cite a growing body of research that suggests the drug might alter fetal development. The consensus statement, which appears in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology, was supported by signatories from 91 researchers, clinicians, and public…
Are You Familiar With These 20 Herbs That Can Be Used As Medicine?
We are more familiar with herbs when they are included in our culinary experience in restaurants we frequent or even at home. But years ago, these herbs were recognized by our ancestors as a solution for different ailments. Thyme – This herb is recommended for respiratory diseases. Its most notable chemical compound, thymol, is recognized for…
800,000 Americans Undergo Knee Replacement Surgeries Every Year; These Exercises Can Speed up the Recovery
The knee is the largest joint in our body, and years of wear and tear or injuries can cause severe damage to our knee joint to the point that our knee loses its functionality and using it brings pain and even harm to our health. One of the possible ways to remedy the situation is…
Early Menopause Could Mean More Heart Trouble Later
Women who go into menopause when they are younger than 40 are at greater risk of heart problems, reports a new Korean study of more than 1.4 million females. Women with premature menopause had an overall 33% higher risk of heart failure and 9% higher risk of an irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) compared to…
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