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“Black seed oil is an anti-inflammatory wonder worker,” says MD. After seeing the science, we think you’ll agree

"Black seed oil is an anti-inflammatory wonder worker," says MD.  After seeing the science, we think you'll agree

It’s not every day that reputed medical experts consider a humble herb a miraclebut that’s how researchers at the University of Kashmir describe it Nigella sativa, also known as black seed. Ancient herbalists referred to the black seed as sky grass, and the Greek physician Galen recommended it to relieve respiratory problems in the second … Read more

Home remedies to get rid of midges: 5 quick solutions to discourage these pests

Zahid Adnan

The sudden arrival of midges can be unpleasant, irritating and potentially harmful, and there are various items found in our homes that tend to attract them. For example, fresh fruit, sweets and blooming flowers all attract these unwanted pests. In addition to removing these gnat magnets from countertops, there are, thankfully, a number of home … Read more

Anesthesia can cause disturbing sexual hallucinations, leading to lasting psychological trauma

Patient sitting on hospital bed looking out the window

Some patients may experience vivid and detailed sexual hallucinations during anesthesia with sedative-hypnotic drugs such as propofol, midazolam, diazepam, and nitrous oxide. Some make suggestive or sexual comments or act out, such as grabbing or kissing medical professionals or touching themselves sexually. Others wake up mistakenly believing they have been sexually assaulted. Why does this … Read more

Works of Fire: America’s Best Cannabis for July 4, 2023

Pack the Yeti Daytrip with some fresh flowers, pre-rolls and hash – the long summer weekends are here. Fireworks this 4th of July commemorate hard-won freedoms old and new. Maryland has just started selling cannabis for adults. Minnesota would soon follow making it 23 legalization states and more than 40 medical states. Dispensaries are opening … Read more

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New Eli Lilly drug leads to 24% weight loss in study

Here we see an Eli Lilly office building.

Share on PinterestEli Lilly is studying a new weight loss drug. Cristina Arias/Cover/Getty Images A new drug under development led people to lose about 25% of their body weight in a recent study. The drug called retatrutide is a weekly injection. The researchers also found that the most common side effects of retatrutide were nausea, … Read more

FDA approves first cell therapy to treat patients with type 1 diabetes

FDA approves first cell therapy to treat patients with type 1 diabetes

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved Lantidra, the first allogeneic (donor) pancreatic islet cell therapy made from deceased donor pancreatic cells for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. the treatment of adults with type 1 diabetes who are unable to reach target glycated hemoglobin … Read more

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Biden’s brother says the president is “very open-minded” about psychedelics for medical treatment

FILE - The artwork on display is seen at the Psychedelic Science conference at the Colorado Convention Center on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Denver.  Australia is the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelics to patients with depression or PTSD.  On Saturday July 1, Australian doctors can now prescribe doses of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for PTSD.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, Files)

WASHINGTON (AP) President Joe Bidens The younger brother said in a radio interview Wednesday that the president has been very open in the conversations the two have had about the benefits of psychedelics as a form of medical treatment. Frank Biden made the comments during a call on the Michael Smerconish program on SiriusXM. The … Read more

How a Canadian Scientist and a Venomous Lizard Helped Pave the Way for Ozempic – National | globalnews.ca

How a Canadian Scientist and a Venomous Lizard Helped Pave the Way for Ozempic - National |  globalnews.ca

In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist at the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone in the human gut that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs like Novo Nordisks Ozempic and Wegovy. It’s called a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) and its function is to regulate blood sugar levels and suppress appetite. Advertisment “The early … Read more

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The mango leaf reversed my memory loss and I’m now more awake than ever at the age of 86!

Mango leaves

I can’t believe it, sighed Leni Hayes as she retrieved her car keys from the freezer, staring at them in disbelief. How the hell did they get here? For the 86-year-old Bellingham, Washington resident, moments of confusion like this one grew in frequency and worried her more and more. Lately, she’s found herself scrambling for … Read more

Hair growth and 7 other benefits of moringa

Hair growth and 7 other benefits of moringa

Moringa is an incredibly nutritious superfood that can help improve our health and well-being Moringa, also known as the “miracle tree,” has many potential health benefits and is gaining popularity as a superfood. One of the ways it can boost health is by promoting healthy hair growth. In this article, we discuss how moringa boosts … Read more

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