What's Up "Down There": Lichen Planus vs. Lichen Schlerosus
Lichen Planus and Lichen Schlerosus: two similar-sounding medical conditions that are actually quite different. Here, we look at these two intimate conditions, and find out what makes them similar, what sets them apart, and what can be done.
The Impact That Back Pain Has On Mental Health
A global analysis has found that people diagnosed with chronic back pain were 3 times more likely to experience a depressive episode and 2,5 times more likely to experience psychotic symptoms.
Clinical Study Questions Whether Saturated Fats Are Unhealthy
A clinical study has looked at what the impact of consuming saturated fats versus carbohydrate intake had on the development of cardiovascular diseases, and whether there was any differential effect on peripheral fat accumulation.
No Association Between Mothers With Flu And Autism Spectrum Disorders
A recent study has shown that no association exists between pregnant women infected with influenza, or receiving an influenza vaccine, and the development of autism in their babies during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Abolishing Locked Psychiatric Wards Can Put Patients at Risk Without Proper Preparation
A lingering question at even the top mental health hospitals is whether psychiatric wards should be locked or open. The answer seems to be that different patients have different needs.
Calore-Burning Fat Boosted By Herb Extract: Berberine
A potent chemical found in certain Chinese, European, and North American herbs called berberine offers another tool for aiding weight loss. Its applications, however, work with a highly specific weight loss plan.
Younger Smokers Have An Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
A new study shows that those individuals who are under the age of 50 and who smoke, have a more than 8 time increased risk of developing a heart attack when compared to those who don't smoke.
Manipulating Testosterone Levels To Treat Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A recent study has shown that alternating between flooding and starving the body of testosterone helps to manage patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.
Aloe Vera Gel and Juice: One of the World's Most Popular Herbs for Good Reason
Very few natural products have the versatile applications of aloe vera. But one of the major problems with aloe vera products is they don't always contain aloe vera.
If You Want to Save the Planet, Stop Buying Organic Food
Wandering around the supermarket, you won't find many clues to the environmental impact of the food you eat. However, sometimes all natural foods do more damage to the earth than minimally processed alternatives.