There are questions which have challenged the limits of human intellect since the dawn of man…
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
What is the meaning of life?
Are we alone in the universe?
Here’s one that’s more in our wheelhouse: What’s the best way to relieve muscle soreness?
Is it ice, or is it heat?
Ice is the first choice for pro athletes.… Read More
When you think of mistletoe, you no doubt picture a holiday kiss under a sprig of the plant.
But in addition to being an iconic Christmas symbol, mistletoe is one of the most widely studied alternative therapies for cancer. There is evidence that it not only boosts survival but it may reduce tumor growth, support the immune system, and ease the side effects of chemotherapy.… Read More
Cardiologists have long known that Christmas is the time when you are at most risk for a heart attack.
They even have a name for it. It’s called “holiday heart syndrome.”
A study shows that Christmas may be even more dangerous to heart health than previously believed. The research was conducted by cardiologists in Sweden. It was published in The British Medical Journal.… Read More
If you’ve been gorging on chocolate and nuts over the holidays, there’s no reason to feel guilty, a study finds.
In fact, you may be doing your heart a favor.
Penn State University researchers found that choosing the right kind of chocolate and nuts can actually help you improve your cholesterol readings.
Previous studies have shown that when eaten separately, almonds and dark chocolate can help prevent heart disease.… Read More
Since the pandemic started, coronavirus treatments follow the same pattern.
They show promise at first. But ultimately, when it comes to using them widely in patients or testing them in trials, they have disappointing results.
Here’s just a partial list of the treatments you may have heard of:
Remdesivir is the only FDA-approved treatment. But the anti-viral drug is proving only marginally effective.… Read More
Doctors have noticed for years that patients with allergies and asthma have problems around the holidays. This is true even though the typical plant allergy triggers—such as ragweed and other heavy pollen producers—are not blooming in December. [1]
A study looked at a surprising potential source of the unexplained allergy symptoms: Christmas trees.
Researchers at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Conn.,… Read More