Yoga shown to improve anxiety, study shows
A new study finds yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, suggesting the popular practice may be helpful in treating anxiety in some people. View original article Contributor:
Month: August 2020
Evidence in mice that electroacupuncture reduces inflammation via specific neural pathways
Stimulating the nervous system using small electric current by acupuncture could tamp down systemic inflammation in the body, suggests new research in mice. View original article Contributor:
Targeted treatments help reduce death rates for most common lung cancer, study finds
Mortality rates for the most common type of lung cancer — non-small cell lung caner — have fallen significantly in recent years as a result of new treatments, according to a study by the National Cancer Institute. View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley
Behind the headlines: Counting COVID-19 deaths
Defining a COVID-19 death Although it might seem straightforward, counting the number of people who have died from COVID-19 related illness is complex. The infection can lead to death soon after diagnosis, but it may also cause death many weeks later. Someone who tests positive can of course die from another cause such as cancer … Read more
Lipoic acid supplements help some obese but otherwise healthy people lose weight
A compound given as a dietary supplement to overweight but otherwise healthy people in a clinical trial caused many of the patients to slim down. View original article Contributor:
Coronavirus Live Updates: Bars and Restaurants Become Hot Spots for U.S. Infections
New Zealand has returned to a partial lockdown. New Jersey’s governor is expected to give school districts the option to offer all-virtual classes, relaxing his original policy. View original article Contributor:
Department of Health provides alternative distribution methods of potassium iodide tablets – FOX43.com
Department of Health provides alternative distribution methods of potassium iodide tablets FOX43.com >View original article Contributor:
Infertility Was Distressing. The Military Made It Even More Complicated.
For service members like me, Tricare health insurance and the limited number of military medical facilities offering fertility treatments add more stress to an already emotional process. View original article Contributor:
The Nation Wanted to Eat Out Again. Everyone Has Paid the Price.
Governments and restaurant owners wanted to get back to business. But bars and restaurants have become a focal point for clusters of Covid infections. View original article Contributor:
Acne scrubs can make your breakouts worse. Here’s what to do instead
Try as you might, no amount of scrubbing will make acne go away. In fact, the opposite can be true — facial scrubs often make acne breakout worse and can … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor: