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Doctor rates 8 Ayurvedic herbs that naturally help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is more than just a number on a monitor. It’s a silent condition that slowly wears down the heart, arteries, and kidneys. This disease is responsible for about 18 million deaths every year, according to a study published in BMC Public Health. Ayurveda looks at it differently. It sees hypertension as an imbalance in the…
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Lower eosinophil count linked to mortality in patients with acute COPD exacerbation in ICU
For patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), lower eosinophil counts are associated with increased in-hospital mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in BMC Pulmonary Medicine. Rundi Gao, from The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study…
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Wireless retinal implant restores sight in patients blinded by advanced macular degeneration
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: In a landmark study, a wireless retinal implant helped most participants with severe vision loss regain the ability to read, marking a major advance toward sight restoration for age-related macular degeneration. Co-author José-Alain Sahel, M.D., holding…
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If things in America weren’t stupid enough, Texas is suing Tylenol maker
While the underlying cause or causes of autism spectrum disorder remain elusive and appear likely to be a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, President Trump and his anti-vaccine health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—neither of whom have any scientific or medical background whatsoever—have decided to pin the blame on Tylenol, a common pain reliever and fever reducer that…
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West Valley City Fire Department Partners with Intermountain Health to Begin Delivering Life-Saving Whole Blood to Patients in the Field
Paramedic 1 West Valley City Fire Department is now able to provide life-saving whole blood to patients experiencing significant blood loss in the field before they get to the hospital thanks to a new innovative partnership with Intermountain Health. This is the first pre-hospital whole blood program to launch in Utah and addresses a critical need…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Tylenol makers over autism claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the makers of Tylenol, claiming the companies hid alleged dangers that the drug posed to children’s brain development. The lawsuit comes a month after President Donald Trump promoted an unproven link between taking Tylenol – also known as paracetamol – during pregnancy and autism in children. Paxton is suing Johnson & Johnson, which…
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Study links faith to Black Americans’ mental health outcomes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Church pews, gospel songs and prayer have offered comfort in Black communities for generations. But, even the strongest devotion to faith can also carry uncertainty, guilt or grief that weigh on the mind. A new study from the University of Mississippi explored how those spiritual crossroads shape the mental health of Black Americans, offering insights that…
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Newly discovered perineural pathway enables HIV virus to redistribute throughout the body
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Addressing the question of whether and how immune cells (macrophages) in the central nervous system (CNS) traffic out, researchers have now identified a perineural pathway through which the HIV virus can redistribute throughout the body. The…
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Thailand issues health warning on batch of popular Hong Thai herbal inhalers
BANGKOK – The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an official announcement regarding the results of laboratory testing on herbal medicinal products. Samples of the Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler, Formula 2, registration number G 309/62, produced by Hong Thai Panich, were collected for laboratory analysis by the Department of Medical Sciences. The analytical results revealed that the product failed to meet…
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Imli Found to Have Secret Health Benefits No One Knew About
A new scientific study has confirmed that Imli (or Tamarind) carries powerful disease-fighting and organ-protective properties. Researchers from the University of Kufa, Iraq, discovered that Imli fruit extracts significantly improve liver and kidney function and reduce oxidative stress in diabetic rats. The research, titled “The Antioxidant Effects of Imli Fruit Extract Against Hepatic and Renal Function Disorders in Diabetic Rats,”…
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