The FDA vows to go after stem cell clinics that are pushing a dangerous experimental treatment to cancer patients, a treatment developed by mixing stem cells with the small pox vaccine. The agency started the crackdown with two large stem cells clinic as well as a biotech firm, noting that the FDA will shut down […]
Acetaminophen, a common ingredient in OTC drugs - such as Tylenol, Excedrin, and NyQuil - is linked to the rising cases of liver disease. Studies show that acetaminophen las led to 80,000 ER visits, 26,000 hospitalizations, and 500 deaths per year. This chemical is often used as an ingredient for powerful painkillers, including Percocet and […]
In the UK, about 1 in 13 people suffer from depression or anxiety disorder. Current treatment for depression includes mood-enhancing drugs but anti-inflammatory drugs may be a better treatment for this mental disorder. According to health experts, an overactive immune system increases the risk of inflammation, which triggers feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness. By using […]
Insys Therapeutics is under fire for creating fake cancer patients to sell its drugs. According to a federal indictment presented by Senator Claire McCaskill, the pharmaceutical company has paid doctors to falsify documents and medical records in an attempt to mislead insurance companies. The tactics were meant to increase the drug company's profits. In a […]
The immune system protects the body from pathogens that cause sickness but how the system works remains a mystery. A group of USC researchers found that it's possible to regenerate the entire immune system in just 72 hours by fasting. This is great news for those who have weak immune systems. According to professor Valter […]
How profoundly does stress affect the health? You'd be surprised at how closely stress and overeating are tied together. A new study found that negativity brought on by work-related stress affects a person's eating habits. According to Yihao Liu, an assistant professor at University of Illinois and co-author of the study, eating is sometimes used […]
