Numerous frustrated patients are searching for answers after learning that a chain of medical facilities in Massachusetts has announced the closure of its offices. “It is with our deepest regret and great sadness to inform you of our impending plan to close our practices,” Compass Medical confirmed in a written statement on its website Wednesday … Read more
Social media offers aspiring influencers one of the fastest ways to grow their following and build an audience. In a recent Instagram video, two gym friends were blown away by online fans after they attempted to push a heavy barbell together that nearly caused serious injuries. There is no shortage of people doing crazy things … Read more
A federal appeals court on Tuesday granted members of the billion-dollar Sackler family a legal golden key they’ve been seeking for nearly four years: The Sacklers will be protected from all civil opioid-related claims related to their company, Purdue Pharma, the maker of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin. In exchange, they agreed to make payments … Read more
Links to the Breadcrumb trail News Local news Ketamine, a common anesthetic, has entered the mainstream as a potentially game-changing treatment for depression. Published on May 31, 2023 Last updated 25 minutes ago 3 minute read Dr Jennifer Phillips is Acting Chief Science Officer at the Royals Institute of Mental Health Research. Photo by Tony … Read more
The FDA has approved olaparib (Lynparza) plus abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of patients with deleterious or suspected BRCA-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, as determined by an accompanying FDA-approved diagnostic test.1 The regulatory decision is supported by results from the Phase 3 PROpel study (NCT03732820) in which the olaparib regimen significantly improved … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration warns people to stay away from suspicious sources of semaglutide, the active ingredient in popular weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. The agency has received reports of adverse effects from people using compounding drug-made semaglutide. Also, some of these pharmacies produce different forms of semaglutide that have not been tested for … Read more
Well-being is defined as the state or quality of being healthy. The culture of well-being, on the other hand, is more complicated. According to Christy Harrison, registered dietitian nutritionist and author of the new book The Wellness Trap, the culture of wellness is more about the belief that our bodies can’t function or regulate themselves … Read more
Share on PinterestResearchers say afternoon exercise may provide more substantial benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. Sound Maskot/Getty Images Researchers report that people with type 2 diabetes may get the most benefit from exercising in the afternoon. In a new study, researchers reported that participants who exercised throughout the day fared better in terms … Read more
TThere’s no shortage of thirst-quenching options for sparkling water these days. Whether you prefer it plain or with a hint of savory fruit, it’s a worthy substitute for sodas and other beverages high in added sugar, while providing a satisfying (and often irreplaceable) fizzy fix. But is it safe to drink sparkling water every day … Read more
The intake of phenolic compounds (PCI) from traditional Mexican food positively affects health conditions and supports the hypothesis that specific nutritional foods have a particular effect on certain diseases, according to researchers from the Institute of Sciences of the Benemrita Autonomous University of Puebla (BUAP), Puebla, Mexico. Their study, published in the journal foods, is … Read more