What Caused 24% of Kids in Study to Develop Tics?
A new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or sibling with a chronic tic disorder. The research is published in […]
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Some Find Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depression Effective for a Year
Previous studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers showed that psychedelic treatment with psilocybin relieved major depressive disorder symptoms in adults for up to a month. Now, in a follow-up study of those participants, the researchers […]
Aren’t Oranges Supposed to Be Good for You?
Just as the growing season heads toward its peak in many countries, we are learning bad news about the citrus industry. The Environmental Working Group has shared an article with alarming findings about hormone-distrupting fungicides […]
Hippotherapy for Kids with Cerebral Palsy (Premium)
Studies on the effect of hippotherapy on cerebral palsy (CP) have been ongoing for more than 15 years. (Hippo is the Greek word for horse.) CP is characterized by abnormal gait patterns and the inability […]
Leading ICU Doctor Files Lawsuit After Being Barred from Using COVID Treatments
Paul Marik, MD, Director of the ICU at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, was recently told by Sentara Healthcare that he could no longer administer a range of what he considers “highly effective” COVID-19 treatments to […]
Flame Retardants Linked to Autistic-Like Behavior
A class of fire-retardant chemicals, polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs, are ubiquitous–meaning they are everywhere! They are found on upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Flame retardants migrate out of products into dust […]
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Best for Brain Health (Premium)
As people age, inflammation within their immune system increases, damaging cells. A new study shows that people who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet that includes more fruits, vegetables, beans, and tea or coffee, had a lower […]
Solve Your Summer Sunscreen Dilemmas (Premium)
Every summer, we wonder which sunscreens will be effective and safe without breaking the bank. Unfortunately, sunscreens lack adequate safety testing for many of their ingredients, making it difficult for consumers to know what choices […]