From burns to infections, these raw unaltered ingredients carry more risk outside a bottle Leave it to the internet to give us wild ideas on what to slather on our skin as the latest pore minimizer or pimple destroyer. Unfortunately not everything we see from beauty bloggers and Instagram influencers is sage advice. You’ve likely seen some of these ingredients in store-bought products —...
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Rice and obesity: Is there a link?
By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier A study that used data from more than 130 countries concludes that eating more rice might protect against obesity. After controlling for a wide range of factors, the team found that the results remained significant. Despite this, big questions remain. Obesity in the Western world and beyond is on the...
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The surprising benefits of weekend workouts
by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter As an alternative, many people try to cram in a week’s worth of fitness on the weekends. While this approach has been met with skepticism in the past (along with worry about injuries), new research shows that you can get exercise’s health benefits this way. A British study published in JAMA Internal Medicine says...
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Why cheese may help control your blood sugar
Mmmm, cheese – a food as nutritious as it is delicious. Or is it? On the one hand, cheese is an excellent source of minerals like calcium and magnesium, vitamins A, B2 and B12, not to mention being a complete protein. On the other hand, cheese is also a significant source of saturated fat and sodium in our diets. To lower...
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Health claim rejected? Some steps to appeal a denial
by Tom Murphy Patients are often shocked when their insurance company denies coverage for a procedure or treatment, especially if that leads to a bigger-than-expected bill. These rejections can be fairly common, and people may not put up their best fight to get the decision reversed. Odds are tough, but denials can be resolved with phone...
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Common foods linked to arterial stiffening in new metabolomics study
By Lois Zoppi, BA Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) Using untargeted metabolomics profiling, researchers have identified several lifestyle factors that could cause arteries to stiffen and increase the risk of heart disease. Whilst many of the factors -such as diabetes and high cholesterol – were already known, the researchers also identified two peptides commonly found in foods that may increase...
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Rising Number Of Health Enthusiasts Turn To Drinking Ginger For Health Benefits
Ginger is rapidly becoming the next big thing among health enthusiasts. The delicious spice offers a ton of health benefits backed by science. Benefits Of Ginger Whether steeping it as a tea or adding it to a meal as a spice, ginger does plenty of good to the human body. One benefit of consuming ginger is to calm an upset stomach. “It’s most commonly known for helping...
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Drugmakers will have to reveal medication prices in TV ads
by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Those ever-present TV ads for prescription drugs will soon carry prices, too, the nation’s top health official said Wednesday, responding to a public outcry for government action to restrain medication costs. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the Trump administration has finalized regulations that will require drug companies to disclose list prices of medications costing more than $35 for a month’s supply....
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Just 16 minutes of sleep loss can harm work concentration the next day
Have you had a less-than-stellar performance review lately? Do you daydream, or are you making bad decisions? It might not be about your job but about your sleep. And it’s not all your fault. We each study different aspects of health and aging. A recent study we conducted found that poor sleep may inhibit judgment and lead to off-task...
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NeurExo Sciences and Henry Ford present preclinical data on exosomes at ISEV2019
Exosomes demonstrate ability to enhance anti-tumor effect of platinum-based drugs and to ameliorate peripheral neuropathy HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM NeurExo Sciences, LLC (NXS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of exosome therapies and subsidiary of NeuroTrauma Sciences LLC, and Henry Ford Health System, a non-profit organization, today announced the presentation of new data on exosomes at the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV) 2019 Annual Meeting being...