Category: Health & Safety

UK Says No to Chemically Castrating Children

The United Kingdom’s publicly funded healthcare system will no longer allow the use of puberty blockers for children except for clinical trials. “The NHS will only commission puberty-suppressing hormones as part of clinical research,” the National Health Service (NHS) said in a June 9 update about implementing advice from the Cass Review, an independent review…


Your Cell Phone and Other EMF Devices May Be Harming Your Heart

Electrical equipment and high-tech devices are everywhere, and while they may make life easier, research finds they can cause harm to your heart by emitting electromagnetic frequency (EMF) in the radio frequency range. Many people don’t realize their cardiac symptoms could be the result of EMF. Still, research continues to find a correlation between the…


Prevalence of IVF Could Create Genetic Haves and Have Nots: AMA

Australian Medical Association President Stephen Robson has warned that with the development of IVF technologies, society could be in “big trouble” if wealthier people can select better genes for their babies. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, Robson said the rising use of IVF technologies could lead to a genetic divide…


Fermented Foods Improve Brain Health: Study

Fermented foods, which we all know are good for the gut, are also beneficial for our brains, preliminary findings from a new study out of Ireland suggest. Foods can significantly impact our mental health, and certain foods in particular can positively affect the brain. For example, according to a review published in Preventive Nutrition and Food Science,…


30 Minute Chair Yoga for Seniors

Editor’s Note: This book excerpt has been reorganized to fit the needs of the article. Why Should I Exercise? Whether you are just starting an exercise program or continuing a lifelong practice, a regular exercise regimen will help you have a better life. What Do I Need? The only essential equipment you will need if you…


California Announces Several Multibillion-Dollar Opioid Settlements to Be Dispersed Nationwide

On June 9, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced four multibillion-dollar opioid settlements with major pharmacies and drugmakers to be disbursed nationwide. Pharmacies CVS and Walgreens and drug manufacturers Allergan and Teva are all held responsible for their roles in the U.S. opioid crisis. The Walgreens and CVS deals are the first multistate settlements totaling…


Is Mouthwash Ruining Our Health?

A growing number of dentists and medical professionals are cautioning against the indiscriminate use of popular mouth rinses, suggesting that they may inadvertently contribute to cavities and persistent bad breath. There is also an emerging correlation between regular mouthwash use and more serious health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and oral diseases. The…


Pharmaceutical Companies Help Pay for Doctors’ Continuing Education

Claire Davidson was socializing with colleagues at the Digestive Disease Week conference when the group realized the table they were gathered around was covered with advertisements. Anywhere else, a table wrapped in brightly colored pharmaceutical branding might stick out, but this small table fit in amid the sea of advertising in its enormous home. McCormick…


One Way Big Pharma Trains Doctors

Claire Davidson was socializing with colleagues at the Digestive Disease Week conference when the group realized the table they were gathered around was covered with advertisements. Anywhere else, a table wrapped in brightly colored pharmaceutical branding might stick out, but this small table fit in amid the sea of advertising in its enormous home. McCormick…


MD or DO? It’s All the Same in the Hospital Room, Study Finds

An age-old debate quietly rumbles on in the hushed corridors of hospitals across the nation. Which is best: M.D. (doctor of medicine) or D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine)? A recent study, monumental in its scope, dared to ask this question, delving into over 300,000 Medicare hospital cases. The verdict was startling. When it comes to…