Can Refined Carbs Affect Your Looks? Chronic Consumption Linked To Reduced Facial Attractiveness: Study

You might need to consider swapping those flaky croissants for a bowl of oats! Beyond the known health risks of refined carbs, a new study reveals that their chronic consumption may reduce facial attractiveness in both men and women. The Western diet rich in refined carbohydrates like white flour and table sugar has been associated

Special insecticide paint may help curb Zika and dengue fever outbreaks

Volunteers were trained to paint houses with insecticide paint in two Praia neighborhoods. Credit: Communication and Information Office of the Universidade Jean Piaget of Cabo Verde Malaria and other illnesses caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria transmitted by organisms that spread infectious pathogens account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases worldwide. These vector-borne

Dr. Naseri’s Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women’s Health

Welcome to our International Women’s Day series, where we shine a spotlight on women who are forging paths and making significant impacts in the field of medicine, particularly in women’s health.  Today, we are honored to introduce Dr. Sara Naseri, CEO and Co-Founder of Qvin, a trailblazing company at the forefront of women’s health technology. In

Harnessing Supplements, Acupressure And Acupuncture

I’ve immersed myself in natural wellness over a decade of honing my craft as an acupressure specialist and the mind behind the AcupressureGuide.com blog. Daily acupressure practice has not only been a cornerstone of my health regimen but also a tool through which I’ve guided countless individuals toward overcoming stress, chronic pain, and sleeplessness. In

FDA OKs First Drug-Coated Balloon for In-Stent Restenosis

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Boston Scientific’s Agent Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB), the first coronary DCB for the treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis in patients with coronary artery disease, the company has announced in a news release.  In-stent restenosis makes up an estimated 10% of percutaneous coronary interventions in the United States. 

Refrigerate lettuce to reduce risk of E. coli contamination, researchers say

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Leafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harmful pathogens. In particular, lettuce has often been involved in outbreaks of foodborne illness across the U.S. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines factors that affect E. coli contamination on five different

Novel drug combination shows promise for treating advanced skin cancers in kidney transplant recipients

People who have had a kidney transplant are at high risk for developing skin cancers. New research directed by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is exploring the best combination of treatments to target skin cancers while preserving the transplanted organs.  Now, they report results from a clinical trial testing a novel drug

Prenatal Rx Opioids Tied to Increased Risk for Preterm Birth

TOPLINE: Taking a prescription opioid for pain management during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for spontaneous preterm birth, data from a new case-control study of over 25,000 Medicaid patients showed. METHODOLOGY: Researchers retrospectively reviewed data on pregnant patients enrolled in Tennessee Medicaid who experienced birth of a single baby at ≥ 24 weeks

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