The Nigerian hemp (Cannabis sativa) is known to cause male gonadotoxicity (damage to the testes), which could be temporary or permanent. One of its main characteristics is hyperprolactinemia, a condition that, in men, causes sexual dysfunction and infertility. According to reports by The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria, illicit users in the … Continue reading African hemp boosts sperm quality, improves antioxidant levels
Researchers confirm the antiplasmodial effects of bellyache bush on malaria-infected mice
Malaria is an infectious disease that can be fatal if not treated promptly. It is caused by certain species of parasites from the genus Plasmodium, which are known to infect Anopheles mosquitoes. These parasites mix with the insect’s saliva and can be transmitted to humans if they get bitten by an infected mosquito. Five Plasmodium parasites are known to infect humans: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. … Continue reading Researchers confirm the antiplasmodial effects of bellyache bush on malaria-infected mice
People with mild symptoms can develop immunity against coronavirus, says research
French researchers have found that even mild cases of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) can produce antibodies in almost all patients. In addition, they reveal that the patient’s defenses against the virus increase as he starts recovery. The report, which is posted on the medRxiv server, adds evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 could acquire some degree … Continue reading People with mild symptoms can develop immunity against coronavirus, says research
Most coronavirus patients develop “neutralizing antibodies” after recovery, but are they enough to head off another infection?
A new study led by a team from The Rockefeller University in New York City suggests that most people infected with Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) develop antibodies after they recover. But there’s a caveat: The team reveals that only some of these antibodies have the ability to neutralize the coronavirus. The immunological study looked at 149 people and found that while the … Continue reading Most coronavirus patients develop “neutralizing antibodies” after recovery, but are they enough to head off another infection?
Keep your blood pressure under control with these 7 natural treatments
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a silent killer. This means the condition doesn’t have obvious symptoms and it can even go unnoticed and untreated for many years. To manage your blood pressure, you can make lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly and incorporating healing superfoods like berries and supplements into your diet. Why alternative treatments … Continue reading Keep your blood pressure under control with these 7 natural treatments
Scientists say coronavirus has higher affinity for human cells than bat cells – does this prove it was laboratory made?
The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has a much higher affinity for human cells, according to Australian scientists. The findings call into question the thinking that the virus came from bats. Nikolai Petrovsky and his research team at Australia’s Flinders University School of Medicine and Latrobe University found that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus — the pathogen behind the pandemic — infected human cells … Continue reading Scientists say coronavirus has higher affinity for human cells than bat cells – does this prove it was laboratory made?
Zinc is an effective treatment for coronavirus infection, blocks viral replication
The health officials who led the federal coronavirus task force enjoyed plenty of opportunities to educate Americans on how to face and overcome severe acute respiratory syndrome. However, these “infectious disease experts” mentioned next to nothing about how to equip the individual immune system, how to prevent viral attachment, lessen viral load, and block viral … Continue reading Zinc is an effective treatment for coronavirus infection, blocks viral replication
They’re all in this together: Study discovers that microbe communities can work together to acquire nutrients
There is a method to the madness – or at least there is for the microbes who adopted a cooperative, communal approach when it comes to securing nourishment from their environment. This is according to a new study from the University of Exeter, in which researchers looked for possible factors that could have influenced certain microorganisms to spurn a … Continue reading They’re all in this together: Study discovers that microbe communities can work together to acquire nutrients
Coronavirus will not be stopped by summer heat, study says
The rise in temperatures in the U.S. this summer is unlikely to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), a new study from Harvard Medical School reveals. The study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Disease, found that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus – the pathogen responsible for COVID-19 – is sensitive to extremes of heat and light. “There is an association … Continue reading Coronavirus will not be stopped by summer heat, study says
If they can’t cure your depression, maybe they can make you forget you have it: Common anticholinergic drugs increase dementia risk by 50 percent
The use of anticholinergic medications is widespread, especially among older adults. These medications are often prescribed by physicians to treat a wide variety of health problems, including bladder disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seasonal allergies and even depression. However, recent studies have found a connection between the use of anticholinergic drugs and acute cognitive impairments. In particular, these medications have been … Continue reading If they can’t cure your depression, maybe they can make you forget you have it: Common anticholinergic drugs increase dementia risk by 50 percent
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 