Dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress at intense levels for a long time can impact our long-term physical health. But what if we are exposed to low levels of psychological distress? Does it still jeopardize our well-being? According to a new study, the answer is “yes.” ‘Even low levels of distress’ harm our well-being in...
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How to get rid of an amoxicillin rash
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. The drug comes in many different forms, including capsules, tablets, and liquid. One of the common side effects of amoxicillin is a skin rash. Amoxicillin comes from penicillin, which is known to cause allergic reactions in some people.An amoxicillin rash can be mild or severe, depending on...
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Why is snot green? Immunologist answers 8-year-old’s burning question (and reveals the grim colour is actually good news for your immune system!)
When someone has a cold or infection immune cells kill off the virus or bacteria When the immune cells, which contain a green chemical, die they end up in snot The green colour is a sign your body is successfully fighting an infection It is thought to be a sign that a sniffle is something...
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Soccer headers may be linked to balance problems
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY INDIANAPOLIS – Soccer players who head the ball more often may be more likely to have balance problems than players who do not head the ball as often, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s Sports Concussion Conference in Indianapolis July...
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Citroën Unveils Glasses That Help Alleviate Motion Sickness
Citroën, the french car manufacturer, is releasing special glasses that help to prevent motion sickness. Though motion sickness was always a problem for some, since the introduction of smartphones and tablets the condition has been affecting more people as more of us look at screens while being chauffeured around. The so-called “SEETROËN” glasses are actually...
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The best foods for boosting your immune system
By Lana Burgess A strong immune system helps to keep a person healthy. Can specific foods boost the immune system? The immune system consists of organs, cells, tissues, and proteins. Together, these carry out bodily processes that fight off pathogens, which are the viruses, bacteria, and foreign bodies that cause infection or disease. When the...
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Wanting to live a ‘normal-perfect’ life is making women unhealthy
July 9, 2018 by Sarah Riley, Adrienne Evans And Martine Robson, The Conversation These days, the health of a woman seems to be less about the absence of illness and more about being someone who works on their body and mind in order to meet modern society’s expectations of looks and abilities. This is not just a neat...
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Medical marijuana a hit with seniors
July 5, 2018 by Serena Gordon, Healthday Reporter In a new survey, those who turned to it for treating chronic pain reported it reduced pain and decreased the need for opioid painkillers. (HealthDay)—Seniors are giving rave reviews for medical marijuana Nine out of 10 liked it so much they said they’d recommend medical pot to others. “I...
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In patients with heart failure, anxiety and depression linked to worse outcomes
WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH July 6, 2018 – Symptoms of depression and anxiety are present in about one-third of patients with heart failure – and these patients are at higher risk of progressive heart disease and other adverse outcomes, according to a review and update in the July/August issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published...
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New therapy could treat children with Hunter disease
July 6, 2018, University of Manchester A team at the University of Manchester have developed a novel stem cell gene therapy approach to treat children with a devastating genetic disease. The approach is currently being developed for a clinical trial in patients with the disease. Hunter disease affects the bones, joints, hearts, and lungs of affected children and...