Government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a scientific presentation reviewed by Reuters. US researchers found that the drug, sold under the brand name Singulair and generically as montelukast, attaches to multiple brain … Read more
Move over, belly tea — health influencers are clamoring for a new technique they say can banish bloating, boost digestion and even promote weight loss. A growing number of TikTok users are obsessed with belly button tugging videos, in which health and beauty gurus massage a few drops of castor oil onto their belly button … Read more
The intense cold can shock the body – but it may also be able to help you fall asleep and stay that way. A new study by researchers at the University of Montreal and the University of Poitiers found that spending just five minutes in a cold room cooled to a negative 130 degrees Fahrenheit … Read more
Researchers say they have identified a previously unknown, potentially toxic chemical in the treated drinking water consumed by millions of Americans. The chloronitramide anion is a byproduct of the decomposition of chloramine, which is used by treatment plants to disinfect drinking water and kill diseases such as cholera and typhoid fever. After eluding them for … Read more
Tighten your waistline – and your wallet – by going vegan. Switching to a vegan diet can improve your health, not to mention your savings, finds a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Switching to a vegan diet can improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study has found. neonshot – … Read more
Hyaluronic acid supplements sold in the US through Amazon are being recalled by their manufacturer after the FDA found they were contaminated with two over-the-counter drugs. MXBBB is voluntarily recalling some of their Umary Hyaluronic Acid supplements after laboratory tests showed the presence of diclofenac and omeprazole. The recall comes after the FDA warned three … Read more
Some prenatal vitamins contain “disturbing” amounts of toxic heavy metals, while others lack key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a shocking new study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 47 prenatal vitamins – 32 over-the-counter and 15 prescription – for their levels of choline and iodine and checked for … Read more
Can an ancient Indian breathing technique lead you through the gates of the land of sleep? Lovers of moon breathing say the practice is a drug-free way to reduce stress and unwind. And it looks like we could use the help, as more than a third of adults fail to get the recommended seven to … Read more
This recipe may leave you hooked. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon in New York, is sharing the details of his meal plan rich in brain-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients and low in carbs, sugar and fat. “It tastes great and I never get tired of it,” Rasouli, director of complex and … Read more
A popular prescription anti-anxiety drug is being recalled nationwide for a “potentially life-threatening” error in the packaging. Pennsylvania-based drugmaker Endo announced this week that it is expanding the recall of clonazepam tablets because some boxes have the wrong drug strength and the wrong drug code. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorders and … Read more