Is there really “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol? The medical community has branded low density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol “bad” because high levels are linked to plaque buildup in the arteries, heart disease, and risk of ischemic stroke. However, a new study from Penn State University argues that LDL cholesterol is necessary in moderate amounts. LDL cholesterol … Continue reading How low is too low? Lowering “bad” cholesterol by using medication could be bad for you, warn experts
World Ready to Freak?
Though it is still early to make predictions, if the coronavirus epidemic explodes in a place outside China the entire world will freak. Already Singapore’s prime minister is urging citizens to stay calm following a wave of panic buying that emptied many supermarket shelves of essential goods after the government raised the risk alert level over the … Continue reading World Ready to Freak?
India says COW URINE could cure coronavirus… the hard part is gulping it without getting kicked
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced a highly unusual alleged cure for the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) that definitely falls into the so-called “alternative” medicine category: cow urine. The Hindu Mahasabha, a century-old group that promotes a system of Hindu nationalism known as Hindutva, or “Hinduness,” has officially declared, with Modi’s blessing, that “consuming cow urine and cow … Continue reading India says COW URINE could cure coronavirus… the hard part is gulping it without getting kicked
Cannabis could be an alternative treatment for pain and sleeping troubles
Pain and insomnia are two pretty common health issues, which is why there is no shortage of medication on the market targeting these conditions. However, individual sleep and pain meds and combination drugs like Tylenol PM come with a host of serious side effects that many people are unwilling to take on. Now, a new … Continue reading Cannabis could be an alternative treatment for pain and sleeping troubles
Epigenetic Signature Found in Blood Predicts Chances of Getting Breast Cancer
If a woman could get a blood test telling her whether or not she’s likely to develop breast cancer, preventative measures could be taken, doctors could monitor her health, and she could explore potential options even before the cancer has started. A blood test like this could be possible as a result of new research … Continue reading Epigenetic Signature Found in Blood Predicts Chances of Getting Breast Cancer
World Health Experts Have It Wrong
And so do the financial markets. Denting sentiment are 15,000 new coronavirus infections in China that were calibrated using a new CT scan detection method, rather than confirmation via slower ribonucleic acid tests reporting a nearly tenfold increase in cases on Thursday morning. That brings the national total to just over 60,000 cases. While non-China … Continue reading World Health Experts Have It Wrong
Treatment with epilepsy drugs shown to increase risk in suicidal behavior in patients aged 15 to 24
According to a study published in The BMJ, treating epilepsy with a group of drugs known as gabapentinoids is linked to a dangerously increased risk in suicidal behavior in young patients. Gabapentinoids are also commonly used to treat nerve pain and anxiety disorders. This revelation is exceptionally worrying when you take into account the fact that prescriptions for … Continue reading Treatment with epilepsy drugs shown to increase risk in suicidal behavior in patients aged 15 to 24
The Epigenetics of Schizophrenia
The nascent field of epigenetics has been helpful in elucidating upon other polygenic traits and diseases. Thus it only seems logical to apply it to the study of schizophrenia, a chronic and debilitating illness with a sundry of risk factors. In his widely cited 2013 article, Dr. Thomas Insel defines schizophrenia as “a collection of signs and … Continue reading The Epigenetics of Schizophrenia
CDC coronavirus test kits distributed all across America found to produce false negatives due to failed test kit reagents
Earlier this week, we reported how China rushed biotech industry virus testing kits into production, compressing the normal 2-3 years of testing and validation into just 2-3 weeks. The result? The test kits are a joke, producing 50% – 70% false negatives, which means people who have the coronavirus are falsely confirmed to be virus-free. Now, the CDC is … Continue reading CDC coronavirus test kits distributed all across America found to produce false negatives due to failed test kit reagents
HUNDREDS of medical workers now infected with novel coronavirus
A photo that was recently leaked to the Chinese social media platform Weibo depicts a presentation slide outlining hundreds of medical workers in Wuhan, China, who’ve supposedly come down with novel coronavirus in recent days. Hou Anyang, founder and chairman of a Chinese asset management firm, was the first to publish the photo, which is said to have been … Continue reading HUNDREDS of medical workers now infected with novel coronavirus
