A single inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas can rapidly relieve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, according to new research. The new study, published in Science Translational Medicine, also shows that the effects last much longer than previously suspected, with some participants experiencing improvements for upwards of two weeks. The findings bolster the evidence that non-traditional…
The Safety of Hundreds of Millions Hinge on Data From 8 Mice? 1 Major Risk of Omicron Boosters Can’t Be Ignored
On August 31, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna respectively. Both vaccines target the original virus strain, as well as the latest prevalent strains of Omicron—the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. These strains are currently responsible for almost all new cases of COVID-19 infection…
Australia’s Adverse Drug Reporting System is ‘Broken,’ Says Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Expert
MELBOURNE, Australia—A clinical trials and pharmaceutical regulation affairs expert has declared Australia’s drug adverse event reporting system—Database of Adverse Event Notifications (DAEN)—“broken.” Dr. Phillip Altman has also urged Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)—the equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA)—to suspend the “provisional approval” status granted to COVID-19 vaccines. This comes after the…
Many Older Adults Use Meds to Block Arthritis Pain
Taking a pill may bring short-term relief for arthritis-related joint pain, but many older adults may not realize that what they swallow could raise their risk of other health problems, according to a new poll. Even if they’re managing the pain on their own, people over 50 should talk to their health care providers about…
England Study Confirms 100 Myocarditis Deaths After COVID Shots
In the largest study to date on myocarditis deaths related to COVID-19 vaccination, researchers found that 100 people in England died of myocarditis soon after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. This article was originally published by The Defender – Children’s Health Defense’s News & Views Website The study, published Aug. 22 in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation, found…
These ‘Healthy Habits’ Are Keeping You Fat
“I exercise a lot every day, but why have I gained weight instead?” “I eat a lot of vegetables and only healthy snacks, but why can’t I lose weight?” If you have encountered the above situations, it might just be that your “healthy habits” are keeping you from losing weight. ‘Healthy Habit’ 1: Doing a…
Over 90 Percent of Diabetic Patients Have This Symptom
Many people with diabetes have experienced sensorineural hearing loss, but what is the relationship between diabetes and hearing loss? According to the American Diabetes Association, there are about 37 million people with diabetes in America, and up to about 34.5 million cases have some type of hearing loss. That accounts for 93 percent of all…
Boost Your Immunity the Natural Way
Whether you’re looking to fight off the seasonal flu, common cold or just want to be healthier, there are natural ways to boost your immune system. An immune system that is functioning properly has all the tools needed to fight off illnesses such as the seasonal flu and common cold. Additionally, a healthy immune system can…
Flaxseeds for Sensitive Skin
Instead of treating sensitive skin topically, with lotions and creams, why not treat it from the inside out—with diet? About half of the American population says they have sensitive skin, defined loosely as “tingling, chafing, burning,” itching sensations when exposed to various environmental factors. A similar high prevalence has been reported throughout Japan and Europe—especially…
Poorer Heart Health in Midlife Linked to Greater Brain Aging in Later Life
A new study from a team of researchers from University College London (UCL) has found a link between heart health and brain aging. Researchers used MRI scans to estimate people’s brain age and found multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain. The study found that worse cardiovascular health at age 36 predicted a higher…
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