Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

Consuming a diet rich in vitamin A or its analogs may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce their risk of developing painful pancreas inflammation during chemotherapy treatment. Details about this potential dietary solution to prevent a potentially life-threatening adverse event were published March 15, 2023, in Science Translational Medicine. […]

Wake up early for work? This is why it could be bad for you

Wake up early for work? This is why it could be bad for you Waking up artificially when an alarm goes off throws off our internal body clock READ MORE: The ’10-3-2-1 formula’ for a PERFECT night’s sleep Waking up early for work could make the job more stressful and life less satisfying. The term […]

A Once Homeless Horse Finds New Pastures of Safety and Love

When Brenda M., a self-described “mare fanatic,” accompanied three of her granddaughters to the Texas State 4-H Horse Show in Bryan, Texas, in 2022 to watch them participate in a barrel racing competition, she became smitten with Logan, a 10-year-old adoptable American Quarter Horse also competing in the show. Kendall Higgins, 19, of Willis, Texas, showcased […]

Seven surprising health benefits of drinking coffee

Seven surprising health benefits of drinking coffee – including warding off a killer condition Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day can keep you slim, experts say The caffeinated boost is also good for your heart, brain and mood READ MORE: Drinking coffee could help ward off type 2 diabetes  Drinking a cup of coffee […]

Pfizer’s COVID Drug Data Supports Use in High-Risk Patients: FDA Staff

(Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator’s staff reviewers said on Tuesday data from Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 drug trials support its use in adults at high risk of progressing to severe disease, bringing the pill closer to a full approval. The Food and Drug Administration made its assessment in briefing documents ahead of a meeting of […]

Teeth, gums and the colour of your tongue say a lot about your health

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info “Having bacteria from infected teeth and gums in your bloodstream can cause fat to build […]

Unwinding of COVID emergency brings hurdles for gender-affirming care

Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency could bring new barriersto trans men undergoing hormone therapy, in the way it would eliminate telehealth prescribing of controlled substances including testosterone. Why it matters: Requiring in-person visit to continue treatments could delay a patient's transition process and reverse some of the changes their […]

TikTok health information videos on Mpox often inaccurate and of poor quality

Health information on M(onkey)pox, posted on the social media platform TikTok, is often inaccurate, incomplete, and of poor quality, finds a recent analysis of relevant videos, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health. The findings highlight the potential risks of using social media for health information, particularly during public health emergencies, warn the […]