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Twice as Deadly? Statin Drug Crestor Associated with Over Double the Mortality Rate in ARDS Trial

When it comes to cholesterol levels and statin medications, less is not always more. Drastically low cholesterol may deprive patients of crucial biological functions during acute critical illness, while some statins like rosuvastatin appear to further endanger these already vulnerable individuals

Curcumin Goes Toe-to-Toe with Ibuprofen for Osteoarthritis: Comparable Efficacy, Superior Safety

Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, was found to be as effective as a common NSAID drug (ibuprofen) in reducing pain and improving function in knee osteoarthritis, with fewer gastrointestinal side effects. This positions curcumin as a promising natural anti-inflammatory

Selenium Yeast: A Potent Yet Inexpensive Ally for Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Conventional chemotherapy treatments are notoriously toxic, and may even accelerate the demise of the patient due to untold side effects whose side effects can be lethal. Could pennies a day of this basic mineral of which 1 in 7 people on the planet are deficient ameliorate the adverse effects while improving outcomes?

Raw Onions: Alleviating the Misery of Chemotherapy and More

Simple, inexpensive foods like onion may hold surprising power to improve conventional cancer treatment experience and outcomes

Consumer Alert: Antidepressants During Pregnancy Could Harm Your Baby

New research finds SSRIs cross the placenta, exposing fetuses to risky chemicals without mothers' informed consent. Alternatives exist with no evidence of harm

Berberine Supplement Shows Promise for Pre-Diabetes Management: New Study

A centuries-old Chinese and Indian herbal medicine ingredient could beat Big Pharma at its own game when it comes to managing pre-diabetes

A new placebo-controlled trial found that taking a berberine supplement significantly improved markers of pre-diabetes like blood sugar and insulin levels compared to placebo over 2 months. The study suggests berberine could be an effective natural alternative to metformin for those with pre-diabetes.1

Rubbing You the Wrong Way: Laundry Detergent Linked to Allergic Disorders

Your laundry detergent could be worsening your seasonal allergy symptoms or even promoting new ones. Recent concerning research in rodents suggests this household staple may foster the development of allergies

Transgender Numbers Explode: 1.58% After Prenatal Synthetic Estrogen, Up to 100x Typical Levels

Gender transformations happen naturally, but what could cause transgender numbers to skyrocket exponentially? Scientists were shocked to discover synthetic estrogen exposure during pregnancy leads to transgender identity at up to 100 times the norm

Yoga Trumps Talk Therapy for Healing PTSD from Military Sexual Trauma

Decades after assaults, military sexual trauma continues tormenting survivors. Alternative treatments like yoga provide new hope for healing deep wounds conventional therapy cannot reach

A new 12-month study of military veterans found a specially-designed yoga program reduced PTSD symptoms as much as the frontline PTSD psychotherapy, but with fewer dropouts. The embodied yoga approach could expand options for recovering from trauma related to military sexual assault.

Milk Thistle Seed Extract Matches Doxycycline Antibiotic for Acne Without the Side Effects

Antibiotics can clear acne yet wreak internal havoc. Emerging research suggests a plant compound mirrors drugs' skin-clearing potency without the battering

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