By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio Researchers have found that the dust in our households may harbor numerous chemicals that may accelerate the development of fat cells, potentially contributing to obesity. In recent years, researchers and international policymakers have expressed concerns about the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, a class of substances that can interfere with...
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Colloidal silver: Does it work and is it safe?
By Tim HuzarReviewed by Alan Carter, PharmD Colloidal silver is a popular dietary supplement. However, very little evidence suggests that it benefits the body. Many people use colloidal silver to cleanse the gut, boost the immune system, and combat inflammation. However, official bodies, such as the National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), state that colloidal silver can cause serious side effects and that there is...
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The best ways to get rid of acne scars
2019By Jon JohnsonReviewed by Cynthia Cobb, APRN Acne breakouts can be frustrating, and they can also leave scars on the face and other areas of the body. Some people find that acne scars are an unwanted reminder of a painful and bothersome condition. However, acne scars do not have to be permanent, as some home remedies and medical treatments can help get rid of them. In this article,...
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Supporting a Spouse Through a Health Challenge
When a spouse is diagnosed with a serious health condition, what can you say? What should you do? A Johns Hopkins expert shares strategies to help you both feel strong. Every year, millions of couples come face-to-face with a serious illness. A new diagnosis—whether it’s Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, heart failure, kidney dysfunction or another major medical...
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Just an hour of weekly walking staves off disability
All brisk walking, even short walks, help prevent disability in older adults with osteoarthritis NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CHICAGO — Just one hour a week of brisk walking — as if you are late to an appointment or trying to make a train — staves off disability in older adults with arthritis pain, or aching or stiffness in a knee, hip, ankle or foot, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. ...
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Compression-only CPR increases survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
by American Heart Association A Swedish review of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest data shows rates of bystander CPR nearly doubled; compression-only(or Hands-Only CPR) increased six-fold over an 18 year period; and the chance of survival was doubled for any form ofCPR compared with no CPR, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Because of the emergence of compression-only CPR as an alternative to standard CPR—chest compression and mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths, researchers...
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New research shows birth control pills may help prevent this fatal disease
By: James Groh A new study shows that women who take birth control pills are less likely to develop the most aggressive types of ovarian cancer. “Among those who used the birth control pills, there were 46 percent lower odds of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer that resulted in death within 12 months of the diagnosis,” Jennifer Mongiovi, a PhD student at the University at Buffalo and...
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Vitamins, carotenoids associated with lower risk for cataract
Hong Jiang, from Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center in China, and colleagues conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies published through June 2018 to assess dietary vitamin and carotenoid intake and ARC risk. The authors included eight RCTs and 12 cohort studies in the analysis. The researchers found that most...
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Douching: more harmful than helpful
Beyond having no proven benefits, douching can cause many health problems, including bacterial and yeast infections. And if you already have a vaginal infection, it can push bacteria up into your reproductive organs, causing pelvic inflammatory disease, which in turn can lead to fertility problems. Douching has been linked to premature births and ectopic pregnancies. Research has also found that it...
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Four beers a day is enough to stunt annual growth of developing brains by almost 47%
A study at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) of alcohol’s effect on rhesus macaque monkeys has shown nasty effects on developing brains. Each gram of alcohol per kilogram of body weight (the human equivalent of four beers a day) reduced the rate of brain growth by nearly 47 percent per year. The researchers noted a significant decline in the rate of growth of the brain, cerebral...