The first drug to treat low sexual desire in women will be on the market next year. It will be sold under the name Addyi and will need to be taken every day whether or not they want sex. However, it seems to carry more side effects than benefits. The FDA has already rejected it …
After just two months of use the Japanese government has suspended their recommendation for inclusion of the HPV vaccine in the vaccination schedule. This abrupt change was triggered by unusually high amount of adverse events. The most common symptom was diffuse muscle pain but other symptoms included headache, muscle weakness, dizziness, joint pain, sleepiness and …
Many gynecologists assert that women don’t need progesterone if their uterus has been removed (hysterectomy). They reason that progesterone is no longer needed to slough off the uterine lining (menstrual bleeding) when the uterus is gone. Unfortunately, because of this rationale, women have suffered from progesterone deficiency symptoms including weight gain, water retention, memory loss, …
How fast you walk and how many cars you own are better predictors of dying early than your weight. The questions are part of a questionnaire; available at ubble.co.uk, that enables people aged 40 to 70 to find out how likely they are to die in the next five years. The tool is based on …
Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the old man, “I do that too.” The little boy whispered, “ I wet my pants.” “I do that too,” laughed the little old man. Said the little boy, “ I often cry.” The old man nodded, “ So do I” “But worst of all,” …
It’s not just women who have to worry about their ticking reproductive clock. Men’s sperm quality and quantity seems to deteriorate after the age of 35. The proportion of sperm carrying an X chromosome also seems to increase, meaning older dads are more likely to have daughters. As men get older their partners are at …
Drug harms fall into two broad categories; those that affect you, and those that affect others. The personal ones include death, health problems (including mental health), accidents, addiction, relationship breakdown and legal trouble. Harms to other people include violence, financial problems, crime, and disruption of the family unit. Risk becomes more serious with repeated use. …
Broccoli is one of the most effective cancer-preventing vegetables there is, both because of its levels of Indole 3 carbinol and sulforaphane. Several studies have been performed to determine what is the best way to eat this amazing vegetable without destroying these nutrients yet making them available for our bodies to digest. What scientists have …
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The antihistamines Xyzal and Claritan gave 8 year-old Jacob temporary relief at best for his itchy hives. His urticaria first appeared the previous year after his parent’s home was sprayed with insecticides. Out of frustration with his lack of response to conventional medicine Jacob’s mom decided to follow the recommendation of a friend to try …
Fibromyalgia is very difficult to treat with conventional medicine. When I read about a study that was presented to physicians at the American College of Rheumatology concerning the effectiveness of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) I was surprised. The study found that half of those who took LDN saw a 41% decrease in their fibromyalgia symptoms. …