It’s no secret that the wintertime involves a lowered level of sunlight. As humans, we need certain rays of light to function properly. The amount of light we’re absorbing on a daily basis regulates everything from digestion to hormone regulation and sleep quality. To combat the fatigue, mood swings, and lethargy that many experience during […]
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Hair loss treatment: Bhringraj oil shown to outperform major hair loss drug minoxidil
Hair loss: Dr Ranj discusses causes of male pattern baldness Attempts to reverse hair loss are often thwarted by a combination of genetic and lifestyle forces. Male pattern baldness – a common type of hair loss that runs in the family – hints at this complexity. It is driven in part by DHT – a […]
Personalized brain stimulation alleviates severe depression symptoms
Targeted neuromodulation tailored to individual patients’ distinctive symptoms is an increasingly common way of correcting misfiring brain circuits in people with epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease. Now, scientists at UC San Francisco’s Dolby Family Center for Mood Disorders have demonstrated a novel personalized neuromodulation approach that—at least in one patient—was able to provide relief from symptoms […]
Alan Titchmarsh health scare: Gardeners’ World host in ‘absolute agony’ with gallstones
Alan Titchmarsh shares advice on tackling weeds When the pain hit Alan Titchmarsh, he dismissed the idea of a heart attack, even though he has a family history of heart disease. Thankfully, the TV presenter was right, but he still had to undergo surgery to have his gall bladder removed. In 1986, Alan’s father – […]
SARS-CoV-2 in neurons may damage brain tissue
A recent three-pronged study concludes that SARS-CoV-2 may infect nerve cells and impede blood flow in the central nervous system. COVID-19 continues to have devastating effects on the short- and long-term health of millions throughout the world. Because SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the illness, is relatively new territory, researchers are still investigating how it […]
Serbia gets Chinese-made Sinopharm jabs
Serbia became one of the first European countries to receive a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday when one million doses of a jab produced by Sinopharm arrived at Belgrade airport. President Aleksandar Vucic posted a picture of himself on Instagram, standing next to the plane carrying the vaccine. “We are proud of our friendship with […]
Best supplements for arthritis: A physiotherapist’s top recommendation
Osteoarthritis: Elaine reveals her experience of the condition Physiotherapist Sammy Margo – who has over 30 years’ experience treating patients with chronic joint conditions – stated “early intervention is key,” suggesting people who are starting to feel stiff should consider a supplement. “Joint stiffness or pain, especially in the knees or lower back, could be […]
Best supplements for arthritis: A physiotherapist’s top recommendation
Osteoarthritis: Elaine reveals her experience of the condition Physiotherapist Sammy Margo – who has over 30 years’ experience treating patients with chronic joint conditions – stated “early intervention is key,” suggesting people who are starting to feel stiff should consider a supplement. “Joint stiffness or pain, especially in the knees or lower back, could be […]
Mask-associated dry eyes: All you need to know
It is important for prolonged mask wearers to understand its implication on eye health and initiate appropriate measures to check ocular irritation By now, you must have experienced certain effects of prolonged usage of a face mask. Skin irritation, friction acne and hurting ears are some of the common side-effects experienced by wearers who use […]
Prostate cancer warning: Bisphenol A found on receipts could be increasing your risk
Dr Dawn Harper discusses the symptoms of prostate cancer Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, according to research. Data analysed by the charity Prostate Cancer UK shows it has overtaken breast cancer to be the most commonly diagnosed form of the disease, with 57,192 new cases in 2018 – […]