Written by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | Reviewed by Christina Palmer, MD Key takeaways: Castor oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as a natural substance thought to have healing properties.There is evidence that castor oil can help relieve constipation, induce labor, and soften skin. Some people use castor oil to promote hair...
For three months, Brazilian researchers tracked 74 patients submitted to 12 sessions lasting 15 minutes each and observed remission of symptoms. The ancient Chinese practice had no side effects, according to an article published in JAMA Network Open.Peer-Reviewed Publication FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO SPECIFIC AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE FOR DEPRESSION LED...
Sue Hughes Use of vagal nerve stimulation in combination with intense physical rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke led to improved hand and arm function, with benefits maintained out to 1 year, latest results from a randomized controlled trial showed. Study author, Teresa J. Kimberley, PhD, professor of rehabilitation science and physical therapy at MGH...
Nancy A. Melville TOPLINE:Selenium supplementation is associated with improvements in key thyroid measures in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis who are not treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, research from a new meta-analysis showed. METHODOLOGY:For the systematic review and meta-analysis, 35 randomized controlled trials were identified that included evaluation of selenium supplementation’s effects on thyroid function.The...
We live in an environment of constant progress. Every day, we hear about a new supplement that can help improve overall health and our wellbeing. New advancements in the field of nutrition continually reshape our daily routine and our subconscious considerations when it comes to brain health. Professor Oded Shosoyev, an expert in Plant Molecular...
Peer-Reviewed Publication NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up recovery. “Increased...
by Alison Poulton, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only treatment, but it is often the treatment that can make the most obvious difference to a person who has difficulties focusing attention, sitting still or not acting on...
by International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adopting a lung nodule program (LNP) may increase the detection of early lung cancer for patients who are not eligible for lung cancer screening under existing age eligibility criteria, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. LNPs are...
Because magnesium can help absorb vitamin D, some people take them together for anxietyBy Kelly BurchMedically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN This article will touch on whether you should take vitamin D and magnesium together, and how to use magnesium and vitamin D for anxiety, neurological health, bone health and more. Dietary supplements might seem...
The weekend warriors in the study also weren’t injured more often than other exercisers. By Gretchen Reynolds September 15, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT If you were too busy working this week to work out, a new study has cheery news. It found that weekend warriors, or people who jammed almost all of their exercise into...
