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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a new study of adults from the general population who were infected with COVID-19 in 2020, more than a quarter report not having fully recovered after six to eight months. 55% of ‘Long COVID’ […]
Keeping your brain active in old age has always been a smart idea, but a new study suggests that reading, writing letters and playing card games or puzzles in later life may delay the onset […]