The ‘acid’ jab that may beat back pain for good: Injection could ease agony caused by disc problems, scientists say A once-in-a-lifetime jab may treat back pain. In a new trial, injections of lactic acid — a syrup-like substance formed in sour milk and found naturally in our bodies — are being given to 120 […]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pregnant women given tranexamic acid immediately after their cesarean section are 16% less likely to experience postpartum hemorrhage, according to results of the TRAAP2 clinical trial. The test, on 4,431 women, found that 26.7% of the women given the drug had an estimated blood loss of more than 1,000 ml […]
A research group at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) has discovered molecular events that determine whether cancer cells live or die. With this knowledge, they found that reduced consumption of a specific protein building block prevents the growth of cells that become cancerous. These findings were published in the scientific journal eLife […]
Folic acid supplements are generally something we associate with pregnancy, but lately they’ve been gaining prominence as a possible assist for hair growth. As Web MD explains, both folate and folic acid are B vitamins. Folic acid is actually the synthetic form of folate, which occurs naturally in food. Meanwhile, folic acid is added to […]
Some days, it feels like our skin is fighting a losing battle against time, the environment, and even the food we eat. Yes, even simple pleasures like sugar and carbohydrates can contribute to wrinkles, not to mention the dehydrating effects of winter weather. If you’re worried about keeping your complexion looking fresh and hydrated, there’s […]
