A new study on the popular painkiller acetaminophen claims the drug isn’t helping with low back pain relief. The data claims taking acetaminophen is no more effective than just letting the pain naturally go away with time. The study was published in the Lancet. It took 1,643 patients who used acetaminophen for low back pain […]
Hundreds of scientists across the globe have unearthed 128 genes associated with schizophrenia. The new findings after ten years of research suggest that a cure for the mental disorder might not be so cut and dry. The data alludes that schizophrenia would require more than just one treatment option. Today, most doctors prescribe medicines that […]
Wawona Packing Co. is recalling pluots, nectarines, plums and peaches from its Culter, California warehouses from June 1 to July 12. The fruits were sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s Kroger and Walmart stores. The company believes the fruits might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacterium can lead to Listeriosis. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever […]
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed 3-D mammography could help detect more dangerous cancers compared to traditional digital mammograms. Also referred to as digital breast tomosynthesis, 3-D mammography works by creating a 3-D reconstruction of breast tissue. The study also concluded that by using both digital and 3-D mammography […]
Fertility clinics are now using chromosomal testing to select the healthiest embryo. Many are now testing given embryos for chromosomal abnormalities while selecting the one that is the most healthy to be transferred to the uterus. In the past, embryos have been selected merely by looking at its shape under a microscope. Clinics are now […]
A comprehensive review of studies has revealed organic produce lends more antioxidants and fewer pesticides. The studies found organic produce had higher levels of antioxidants than those of conventionally grown produce. The research also discovered organic produce had fewer pesticides. Carlo Leifert, a professor of ecological agriculture at Newcastle University in England carried out the […]
Heart attacks were once believed to cause permanent damage to the heart. However, new studies are showing an infusion of stem cells might help rebuild damaged hearts in heart attack survivors. Many heart attack survivors face damage to their heart’s pumping ability. As a result heart failure is more of a risk. Dr. Eduardo Marban […]
