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
Here’s why you need phosphorus in your diet, a mineral that promotes bone strength
Phosphorus is a mineral that the body needs to perform important functions, such as repairing tissues and filtering waste. It is the second most plentiful mineral in the body – next to calcium – and it is used to keep the bones strong and healthy. However, as an essential mineral, phosphorus cannot be produced by … Continue reading Here’s why you need phosphorus in your diet, a mineral that promotes bone strength
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
Bipolar Disorder Linked to Accelerated Epigenetic Aging
Bipolar disorder affects nearly 6 million Americans and is characterized by drastic shifts in mood, activity levels, and energy, which influences an individual’s ability to carry out daily tasks. It’s a dangerously misunderstood disease and can be easily misdiagnosed. The extreme adjustments in mood – known as mania and depression – are more severe than the … Continue reading Bipolar Disorder Linked to Accelerated Epigenetic Aging
Turn any meat or dairy dish into a healthy plant-based alternative
Are you one of those people who eats meat mainly because of the protein? That was all a myth. You can find plenty of that same protein, that’s much easier to digest by the way, in plant-based foods. Just take a look at the strength of herbivorous horses, deer, elephants and bison. Maybe you just eat … Continue reading Turn any meat or dairy dish into a healthy plant-based alternative
Scientists discover a soil bacteria that can protect against stress
The health industry is full of diets, exercises and therapies for stress relief. But researchers from the U.S., Hungary and the U.K. suggest a more down-to-earth stress buster – with dirt. In their study, which was published in the journal Psychopharmacology, the team found that Mycobacterium vaccae, a bacterium found in soil, produces an anti-inflammatory fatty acid that can reduce inflammation and … Continue reading Scientists discover a soil bacteria that can protect against stress
Investigating the efficacy of honey for treating bronchial asthma
In this study, an international team of researchers investigated whether honey alone or in combination with other ingredients can treat bronchial asthma. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases.The use of complementary and alternative medicine to treat bronchial asthma is increasing worldwide.To … Continue reading Investigating the efficacy of honey for treating bronchial asthma
