The Final Word: Can Turmeric or Curcumin Help Treat Schizophrenia? “The use of curcumin [as a treatment] is not accepted right now in the field of psychiatry,” says Dr. Ritchie. “There’s some promising research, but these are small, preliminary studies. “It’s too early to recommend it, because we need more research from larger trials,” she […]
Severe Stroke More Likely for People Who Smoke or Have High Blood Pressure or Atrial Fibrillation
Smoking, high blood pressure, and a type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation may play a bigger role than other risk factors in increasing the odds of severe disability or death after a stroke, a new study suggests. [1] Several other risk factors were also associated with an increased risk of stroke, but impacted […]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Facts
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes lumps to form under the skin. These lumps can be painful and may rupture and leak fluid or pus. Some people develop tunnel-like tracts under the skin connecting the lumps. HS affects about 1 in 100 people and is more common in women than men. […]
Definition, Uses, Side Effects, and More
Chemotherapy is most often used to treat cancer, but it’s also used to treat bone marrow diseases and immune system disorders. [5] Cancer Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat many types of cancer. The specific treatment depends on many factors, including the cancer type, whether it has spread, and your health. Chemotherapy may be used […]
9 Tips to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy as You Age
1. Control Your Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Levels High cholesterol and high blood pressure increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, which are thought to contribute to the development of certain types of dementia, or changes in memory and thinking that affect your daily life. [2] Maintaining good cardiovascular health — by not smoking, […]
6 Tips for Better Shut-Eye
If you have depression, sleep can be elusive. Insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) is a common symptom of depression, affecting up to 75 percent of people with the condition. [1] Depression can also lead to hypersomnia (an excessive need for sleep) for some people, says Chester Wu, MD, a sleep medicine physician in Houston […]
New Schizophrenia Drug Cobenfy (Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride) Gets FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) to treat schizophrenia in adults, offering the first new treatment in decades for the psychiatric disorder. “This approval offers a new alternative to the antipsychotic medications people with schizophrenia have previously been prescribed,” Tiffany Farchione, MD, director of the division of […]
Best Eczema Home Remedies to Get Relief Over your Couch!
You just know that anything with the medical term “dermatitis” in the first sentence of a blog post is going to suck. Atopic dermatitis is absolutely no exception. More commonly known as eczema, this skin condition results in the inflammation of your epidermis. In fact, the term eczema comes from a Greek word which means […]
FDA Approves Dupixent for Some Patients Struggling With COPD Symptoms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) injections as an add-on therapy for certain adults with poorly controlled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The FDA cleared Dupixent for people with COPD who are also using inhaled COPD medications yet still have too many eosinophils. An important part of the immune system, […]
5 SkinCare Tips to Prevent Face Wrinkles and Look Younger than Age
There is no secret that everyone has a count on the wrinkles and fine lines on their skin. Probably, without any medical interventions, it is critical to reverse the appearance of wrinkles on the face. Some changes in the lifestyle surely lead you to get rid of this. Moreover, it is not an issue as […]