Rosehip oil comes from the seeds of the rosehip fruit. Its rich antioxidant content suggests it may be useful for treating a number of skin conditions. As an oil, it may also have potential as a cleanser and makeup remover. Many skincare companies now offer rosehip oil either in its pure form or as an...
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What are the best home remedies for fever?
Fever occurs when a person’s body temperature rises above the normal range. Although fevers tend to be harmless, they can cause great discomfort. A very high or persistent fever sometimes requires medical attention, though most fevers only require treatment with home remedies. nfection is the most common cause of fever. In fact, developing a fever...
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Mindfulness may be a balm for breast cancer patients
(HealthDay)—Women with advanced breast cancer might find mindfulness can ease their pain, anxiety and depression, a new study suggests. Mindfulness is the ability to keep your mind focused on the present moment. “Mindfulness helps us relate to our thoughts, emotions and physical symptoms in a different way,” said study author Lauren Zimmaro, a postdoctoral fellow...
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FDA slams Dollar Tree for purchasing drugs from suppliers with checkered safety records
By ED SILVERMAN @Pharmalot A mid growing concerns over the pharmaceutical supply chain, regulators sternly warned the Dollar Tree (DLTR), which runs a vast network of stores serving mostly low-income communities, for selling over-the-counter medicines made by companies that failed to ensure the drugs were safely manufactured and tested. In a Nov. 6 warning letter,...
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Winter Is Coming: Why a Sudden Cold Snap Can Make You Sick
Winter is coming early to much of the United States this year, with freezing temps arriving this week. Researchers say a quick drop to cold temperatures may make you more likely to get sick. But it’s not just because the weather is cooler. Viruses can live longer in colder temps. A strong arctic cold front is sweeping across the United States this week, with some areas in the...
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Anti-vaxxers find ways around ‘personal exemption’ bans
by Amy Norton When parents can no longer get “personal-belief” exemptions from childhood vaccinations, they may get around it by asking for religious exemptions for their kids, a new study finds. Researchers found that after Vermont banned personal-belief exemptions, the number of kindergartners with religious exemptions from vaccination suddenly shot up—from 0.5% to nearly 4%....
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CBD, THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development
UNC School of Medicine researchers are the first to show in animal models that components of marijuana, including its cannabinoids THC and CBD, can cause brain and facial birth defects if used during the first trimester of pregnancy. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH CARE CHAPEL HILL, NC – A new study published in Scientific Reports,...
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Cleveland Clinic develops calculator to estimate 10-year risk of diabetes complications
Personalized score can inform patients who are considering weight-loss surgery CLEVELAND CLINIC Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, CLEVELAND: Patients struggling with type 2 diabetes and obesity are faced with the decision of whether to receive usual medical care or undergo weight-loss surgery. Now, a new risk calculator developed by Cleveland Clinic researchers can show these patients...
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High waist circumference associated with elevated risk of obesity-related dementia
THE OBESITY SOCIETY SILVER SPRING, Md.–Waist circumference is a more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index (BMI) in the elderly, according to a report published in Obesity, the flagship journal of The Obesity Society. The study is the first large-scale cohort to examine the association of late-life waist circumference with...
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Poo transplants beat antibiotics for treating C. diff superbug
by American College of Physicians Treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile (CDI) with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) increased survival by nearly 30 percent, cut length of hospital stay in half, and reduced the risk of sepsis by nearly four times compared to treating with antibiotics. Findings from a prospective cohort study are published in Annals of Internal...