People should avoid using ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs because they could increase the risk of infection by the deadly coronavirus. This advice came from a tweet made by the French Health Minister Olivier Veran on March 14 that soon gained traction worldwide. Following his social media post, the French government released an official announcement concerning the use … Continue reading Ibuprofen may increase susceptibility to the coronavirus, new study says; experts also link infectious complications to its use
Steroid use linked to increased risk of bacterial and viral infections
The use of steroids in the treatment of rheumatic conditions may be causing an increase in both viral and bacterial infections, according to researchers. In a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), researchers from the University of Leeds in the U.K. found a strong association between glucocorticoids – man-made versions of steroids that occur naturally in the body – … Continue reading Steroid use linked to increased risk of bacterial and viral infections
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
Men who use steroids to bulk up risk sexual and reproductive dysfunction
Men using steroids to boost their physique may be doing more harm than good to their bodies, experts warn, linking the drugs to increased risk for infertility and erectile dysfunction. James Mossman, a researcher from Brown University, first noticed the effects that steroids have on men’s fertility after seeing “huge” men getting tested for their fertility, while … Continue reading Men who use steroids to bulk up risk sexual and reproductive dysfunction
Heartburn drugs can increase the risk of kidney disease and failure by as much as 20% – study
Millions of people in the United States use medication to manage their heartburn or acid reflux. However, the ubiquity of these drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), unfortunately, doesn’t their guarantee safety. Startling new research has tied PPI use to an increased risk of kidney disease and, potentially, kidney failure. The scientists say that … Continue reading Heartburn drugs can increase the risk of kidney disease and failure by as much as 20% – study
A biocentric approach is key to curing Lyme disease naturally
There is a reason why patients with Lyme disease do not recover properly despite taking tons of pharmaceutical medicines. The best way to treat the insect-borne ailment is a biocentric approach that uses your body’s natural healing processes instead of antibiotics. Lyme disease is most common along the eastern seaboard and throughout Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. It is currently … Continue reading A biocentric approach is key to curing Lyme disease naturally
GERD medication found to disrupt nutrient absorption, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease
The pharmaceutical drugs commonly prescribed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have a number of serious side effects. Among other negative effects, proton-pump inhibiting (PPI) drugs can prevent the proper absorption of nutrients by the gastrointestinal system, which makes patients more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Also known as “acid reflux” and “heartburn,” GERD afflicts four out … Continue reading GERD medication found to disrupt nutrient absorption, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease
Antacid drugs linked to increased risk for heart attack, dementia and renal failure
Many people who suffer from acid reflux and heartburn take antacid drugs to treat their condition. However, using these proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for a long time can cause serious and life-threatening side effects — just like any other drug.One of the deadly side effects of continuously taking antacid drugs is that it speeds up blood vessel … Continue reading Antacid drugs linked to increased risk for heart attack, dementia and renal failure
BOMBSHELL: Genetic editing via CRISPR may cause widespread cancer, study warns
Any time a new technology has an industry buzzing, there will always be skeptics. When it comes to scientific advancements like genetic engineering and gene editing, much of that concern relates to the long-term effects of these seemingly miraculous practices. Even if something appears to be safe right now, how can anyone be certain it … Continue reading BOMBSHELL: Genetic editing via CRISPR may cause widespread cancer, study warns
Get rid of your gastric ulcers NATURALLY with snake gourd
Research has found that snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), a plant common to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, has gastroprotective activity, which can prevent damage caused by conditions such as gastric ulcer and similar conditions. In the study, the team from Sri Lanka looked at two things: The mechanism behind the plant’s ability to protect the stomach … Continue reading Get rid of your gastric ulcers NATURALLY with snake gourd
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