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 […]
Dry skin is an issue that many of us deal with on a regular basis. Although it may not be a serious concern, dry skin can cause problems such as itching, or a feeling of tightness after being in the water (via Mayo Clinic). Other symptoms include skin that looks or feels rough, flaking or […]
Around the world, 71 million people have been infected with the hepatitis C virus. The primary route of infection is through direct contact with another person’s blood. This means the virus can be transmitted in a number of ways, including intravenous drug use, tattooing, contaminated blood or blood products and surgical procedures. Infection with this […]
Choosing a name for your new baby is a difficult task. Whether you are choosing to name them after a family member, staying within one letter, or starting from scratch, the name you give your baby is a big decision that stays with them for the rest of their life. Many soon-to-be parents look to […]
For all the parents feeling exhausted by the cooking, cleaning and planning of a million meals during the pandemic, there’s some good news. Commensality, or the sharing of food with others, is beneficial for your physical and mental health. Most parents already know that family mealtimes are great for the bodies, the brains and the […]
Despite numerous fan theories surfacing over Bucky Barnes’ possible bisexuality following The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the show’s director has sadly debunked the chatter. Of course, LGBTQ+ fan theories about Sebastian Stan’s character have been doing the rounds for years, though one particular moment in the latest Disney+ series has led many to suggest […]
Chris Runyon paused for a moment to catch her breath as she lugged a high-tech cooler and 20 pounds of medical supplies through an empty gymnasium. It was late on a Friday afternoon and Runyon, a 71-year-old public health nurse, had just finished a community vaccination clinic in south Minneapolis and was racing against the […]
Lots of different factors go into deciding where to live, from the cost of living to transportation links. As a result, some cities are better to live in than others if you’re bringing a furry friend along with you for the ride. Homes.com looked at the best cities for renters with pets — as well as […]
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Universitat de València (UV) and the Aiken Ophthalmic Clinic (through its Research Foundation) have designed and assessed in their laboratories a new groundbreaking implant, the only one of its kind, to correct presbyopia. As a result of the work of five years of research, they […]
We all know it’s coming. Old age is a phenomenon we all expect, that is, if we manage to live long enough to see the white hairs popping up. As a human race, we’ve made great strides forward in various fields like medicine, technology, education, and research. Researchers at UCLA have discovered that different parts […]
