Zinc may fight liver disease in a way scientists never expected, say Australian researchers who found that zinc naturally inhibits the inflammatory effects of interferon lambda 3 (IFN-λ3), a protein strongly associated with tissue damage in chronic liver disease. IFN-λ3 also decreases antiviral activity and increases viral replication both in vitro and in vivo. The study's lead author Dr. Scott… Read More
More and more people are following a gluten-free diet, but if they have no medical reason to do so they could actually be risking their health, a top expert says. “The evidence is mounting against any health benefits from a gluten-free diet for those people without a medical reason,” John Douillard tells Newsmax Health. Gluten is a naturally occurring protein… Read More
Individuals with persistent low back pain can choose from a variety of proven nonsurgical treatments, including: medications, physical therapy, and exercise, to name a few. A 2017 study discussed another therapy for chronic low back pain and sciatica: massage. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers used a real world� strategy that was � compared to running the study in a managed… Read More
With the competitive season looming, chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez�gives insights & examines the current best thinking on vaccination for athletes, and makes recommendations for sports clinicians. Without doubt, vaccination is one of the greatest triumphs of modern medicine. Many serious diseases that used to routinely maim or kill large numbers of people are no longer a threat. More than that,… Read More
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is suing five makers of opioid painkillers for their role in the state's opioid epidemic. The five companies named in the suit are Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Endo Health Solutions and Allergan. This is the second suit of its kind brought by a state, after Mississippi. Read More
Scoliosis is a well-known spinal condition which results in an abnormal, often lateral, curvature of the spine. While most cases of the issue are reported among children and teens, adults can also experience scoliosis, later in their lives. Fortunately, non-surgical procedures, such as the Schroth method of exercises for scoliosis, were created to correct this spinal condition, improving the lives… Read More
Gabrielle Union has never been shy about sharing her secrets to a bangin� bod. The 44-year-old actress loves posting snippets of her grueling workouts to Instagram, and on Wednesday morning, she treated us to an Insta�story of her favorite�go-to exercise regimen. This 7-move circuit routine�especially targets the star�s shoulders and back�so she�ll look extra fit for backless gowns on the… Read More
Women who are at least 35 years old when they give birth are much more likely than younger mothers to experience a variety of major pregnancy complications, a recent study confirms. While previous research has linked what’s known as advanced maternal age to problems like high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy and a higher risk of death and severe… Read More
Around 80% of the population is plagued at one time or another by back pain, especially lower back pain. Associated leg pain (called lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica) happens less frequently. Pain could be debilitating and bothersome, restricting daily activities. Leg and back pain can result from a number of reasons, not all of which originate in your spinal column. With… Read More
Irritating problems such as hot flashes and night sweats cause distress in many women at menopause, and a new study published in the journal Menopause found that hot flashes are associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) The study of 749 Brazilian women aged 45 to 60 years showed that obese women suffered more severe hot flashes than women… Read More