MS: Common herpesvirus variant raises risk
New research finds that one variant of the human herpesvirus 6 significantly increases a person’s chance of developing multiple sclerosis. View original article Contributor:
Month: December 2019
RHR: Are Lyme Disease and Celiac Disease Connected? with Dr. Ramzi Asfour
If you’re genetically susceptible to celiac disease, you may also be more at risk for chronic Lyme disease. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Functional Medicine practitioner Dr. Ramzi Asfour about why a genetic relationship might exist between celiac disease and Lyme disease. The post RHR: Are Lyme Disease and Celiac … Read more
How much hair loss is normal?
The average person sheds 50–100 hairs a day as part of the natural hair growth cycle. Learn more about how much hair loss is normal in this article. View original article Contributor:
Labor Unions Team Up With Drug Makers to Defeat Drug-Price Proposals
A low-profile group, financed by the pharmaceutical industry, has hired former union officials to oppose drug-price proposals around the country. View original article Contributor:
Fake Meat vs. Real Meat
Millennials are gobbling down plant-based burgers, prompting meat producers to question the health benefits of “ultra-processed imitations.” View original article Contributor:
F.D.A. Nominee Clears Senate Panel
As a teen vaping and health crisis dominates public concerns, the Food and Drug Administration has been without a permanent commissioner since April. View original article Contributor:
Spirit of the Solstice, an alternative health and wellness fair this weekend – WJMN – UPMatters.com
Spirit of the Solstice, an alternative health and wellness fair this weekend WJMN – UPMatters.com >View original article Contributor:
The Beauty Myth for Boys
One of the biggest myths about the beauty myth is that it’s female. Adolescent boys suffer from unrealistic beauty standards, too. View original article Contributor:
See How the World’s Most Polluted Air Compares With Your City’s
From the Bay Area to New Delhi, explore air pollution around the world. View original article Contributor:
A Measles Outbreak in Samoa Has Killed 53 People and Infected 2% of the Population
As the measles virus continues to spread worldwide, Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi announced Monday that Samoa will take the dramatic step of closing its government for two days this week to assist with a public vaccination campaign. Aside from 2019, Samoa has reported almost no cases of measles to the World Health … Read more