It isn’t your imagination. More and more pharmaceutical drugs are expensive and meant to be injected, and that isn’t counting vaccines. Biologic drugs, also called biologics, are produced from or with living organisms and are made up of blood components, cells, genes, and recombinant proteins such as those found in monoclonal antibodies. Usually injected, these…
Investing: New Single-Stock ETFs Come With Plenty of Risk
By Anne Kates Smith From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance The exchange-traded fund industry is nothing if not innovative. And if you’ve got a strong appetite for risk and a very short outlook, a host of new Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) will allow you to make outsize bets, up or down, on some of the market’s most meme-worthy stocks….
Granada’s Majestic Alhambra
In the historic city of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain, the charming streets and steep hills are filled with the scent of tapas and the sound of flamenco music, all of which rise to the Alhambra palace, a majestic Moorish fortress above the city. What American author Washington Irving called “the abode…
Aortic Dissection After COVID-19 Vaccination
Yesterday I met a 42-year-old optometrist who six days after the second mRNA COVID-19 vaccination suffered a distal aortic dissection. He was healthy and was physically fit. He knew something was wrong when back pain and leg weakness developed resulting in severe effort intolerance on vacation. He rushed home, was hospitalized and underwent the appropriate…
Healing Herbs for Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural and normal response to danger and challenging situations—most of the time. Our ability to feel anxious helps us to react and prepare for life events. It’s perfectly normal, for example, to feel concerned that winter is coming. So we put snow tires on the car, save some extra funds for home…
The “Menopause” Myth
Did your doctor or friends trick you into believing in “menopause”? It’s something EVERY woman must go through, or so the medical establishment tells you. Sure, there’s a transition where certain hormones like estrogen start to wane, but is menopause supposed to be accompanied by undesirable symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, drastic changes…
Sleep-Deprived Kids Will Snack More: Study
Experts studying kids’ sleep and eating habits have learned more about a potential reason for childhood obesity. Kids who are deprived of sleep tend to eat more calories the next day, researchers found. And some of those extra calories come from less-healthy, sugar-laden snacks or treats. “When children lost sleep, overall they ate an extra…
Cauliflower Steak with Turmeric Spiced Sauce (Recipe + Video)
By Chef Enrico Alaggia This cauliflower-inspired recipe uses the antioxidant-boosting properties of turmeric to make a healthy, tasty, and colorful dish. Cauliflower contains a high amount of fiber, which is important for digestive health. It also provides antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer. Recipe Servings: 4 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes…
COVID Reset: The Day of Reckoning Is Coming
Despite two-and-a-half years of experimental lockdowns that showed no discernable benefit, they’re not about to let go of the pandemic anytime soon. And why would they, when it’s the perfect excuse to usher in this? Here’s how to prepare yourself for the upcoming onslaught. STORY AT-A-GLANCE We have a long list of challenges facing us…
COVID-19 Related Risks of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases: Here is One Way to Protect our Brain
Excerpt of Interview with Dr. Dong Yuhong, Virologist and Chief Scientist of a Biotechnology Firm in Europe. One of the most common side effects of COVID-19 is neurological and psychiatric symptoms. A few large scale studies have discovered that COVID-19 infection can increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimers’ and Parkinson’s diseases. But there are ways…
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