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…
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,…
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…
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…
The Skin Healing Properties of Black Seed Oil
August 15, 2022
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Black seed oil also has a number of useful pharmacological actions which make it a fantastic natural option for treating diseases of the skin. Black Seed Oil Benefits The healing properties of black seed (Nigella sativa) oil have been known for thousands of years. It has been used both orally and topically fight disease in many different…
Snoring, Bad Breath, May Be Signs of Foundational Health Issues
When you sleep, the muscles in your tongue, throat, and soft palate (the roof of your mouth) all relax. Snoring is the hoarse or unmelodious sound that occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in the throat, causing rattling and vibration of these tissues as you breathe, due to the obstructed air movement. Of the…
Nervous Tummy: Why You Might Get the Runs Before a First Date
August 15, 2022
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So, you’re going on a date and you’re understandably a bit nervous. And then you feel it – a churning and cramping in your gut. Suddenly you’re running to the toilet and wondering why your body reacts this way. How does a case of nerves translate to an upset stomach? What is actually happening in…
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