From Ritalin to Modafinil: how to take study drugs safely

With deadlines mounting and exams looming, some college students will turn to stimulants like Ritalin and Modafinil to help them study, here’s how you can do it so sure Exam season is here, deadlines are looming and right now most students are wondering how they can get through the next few weeks let alone pass … Read more

The decline of homeopathy, the medicine that cures nothing

In the more than 200 years since its invention, no one has been able to prove that homeopathy is actually capable of curing anything with its supposedly empty medicines. However, his reputation has changed a lot during that time. It was funded by public health services in countries such as France, although it stopped doing … Read more

Do you want to improve your mental health? Eat your greens.

Comment on this storyComment Feel down? Forget your usual comfort foods. Try eating your greens instead. Years of research point out that eating more vegetables is not only good for physical health, but can also improve mental health. It does not take much. Even adding just one more serving of fruit or vegetables to your … Read more

Ozempic could be an accidental treatment for addiction: report

Health From Alex Mitchell May 23, 2023 | 1:26 PM Wonder drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which have recently exploded in popularity for their incredible weight-loss side effects, can also quiet the addictive nature of a person’s mind, experts say. Patients who have taken these type 2 diabetes treatments with semaglutide have confessed to controlling … Read more

Blueprint Medicines says its recently approved drug for rare life-threatening disorder could be a blockbuster – The Boston Globe

Tipp didn’t just have an unusually bad allergic reaction. In just a few months, she learned that she was among approximately 32,000 American adults with systemic mastocytosis, or MS. A rare blood and immune disease resulting from a genetic mutation, it causes life-threatening allergic reactions to ordinary things, a whiff of perfume, the taste of … Read more

The RDs agree: Turmeric water is liquid gold for fighting inflammation

At Well + Well, we often underline the importance of adequate hydration with passion and emphasis. Research shows that optimal hydration levels are closely linked to longevity, and as we age, our hydration needs tend to equalize Moreover important. That said, it’s no secret that many enjoy adding extra flavor (not to mention the health … Read more

One study suggests that CBD could help preserve fruit

It has been touted for its ability to treat pain and anxiety and is found in everything from soda to soap. But could CBD also help extend the shelf life of certain foods? New research suggests it’s possible. A study published this month in Applied materials and ACS interfaces looked at the differences between strawberries … Read more

How new EU incentives will help all patients get the best treatments

Pharmaceutical manufacturers have historically focused on large, high-value markets, leaving those in smaller countries struggling to find the latest drugs. New EU legislation is designed to correct this imbalance. Medical advances can bring about life-changing improvements, especially for those suffering from long-term conditions. Every year new treatments are discovered that work better or have fewer … Read more

New nasal spray to reverse overdoses of fentanyl and other opioids gets FDA approval

This photo provided by Indivior in May 2023 shows their drug Opvee. US health regulators have approved the drug to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other strong opioids. Individual via AP hide caption toggle caption on/off Individual via AP This photo provided by Indivior in May 2023 shows their drug Opvee. US health regulators … Read more

New Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital to provide “sanctuary for healing” in Western Massachusetts

Artistic representations for Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital. (Courtesy: Baystate Medical Center) HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) Construction of Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, a joint venture between Baystate Health and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is nearing completion in Holyoke. Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke opens a 150-bed facility The state-of-the-art psychiatric facility, designed to meet the unique … Read more