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Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that was initially thought to be the ultimate cure for coronavirus has recently come in to spotlight again. Although the drug was found to provide no benefits and instead cause other health complications, new research from Henry Ford Health System in Southeast Michigan states otherwise. More specifically, the study, which appears…
The lockdown restrictions and work for home are probably two of the best ways to avoid catching the coronavirus infection. Even after the end of the lockdown, many offices and workplaces are continuing to operate online. While this may be good news for many, it can come with a number of side effects as well….
As the holiday season gets nearer, more and more people are heading out more often and making plans for gatherings and parties. During the ongoing festivities, the U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has uploaded a new set of guidelines for the celebration of Halloween. According to the instructions, which have been recently uploaded,…
A new study, whose findings were accepted to be shown at ENDO 2020, which is the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, observed the effects of consuming coconut oil on a daily basis on features of metabolic syndrome in people with extreme obesity. Previously, the medical literature present on coconut oil and its association with cardiometabolic health…
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to accelerate, the scientific community is looking at more medicines and alternative treatments that potentially help with COVID-19 symptoms. Till now there have been various clinical trials to test different drugs. In the trials, some of the drugs did indeed help in managing signs of coronavirus infection. For instance, antiviral…
The anticipated and hyped clinical trial held on testing the arthritis drug in the treatment of COVID-19 has recently reported that the medicine does not target the virus and has shown no improvements in the condition of patients with the coronavirus infection. The drug, known by the name of Kevzara, is manufactured by Sanofi and…
Recently, a new study led by Dr. Babak Razani from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, explores the effects of the popular high protein diets on the cardiovascular health of a person. Its findings show a concerning link between a higher risk of heart attack and such diets. Previously, research has identified…
Recently, a new study conducted by researchers from the Royal Horticultural Society charity and the University of Exeter has shown that spending time in a garden on a daily basis can be beneficial for maintaining health. More specifically, the findings highlighted how the results of having a garden or green space in homes can have…
For the upcoming seasonal change, many people are planning events and gatherings beforehand, which is why the U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recently released a new set of instructions on how to celebrate safely with minimal risk of coronavirus transmission. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the health agency has been…
Recently, a new death investigated by Christy Montegut and reported by a New Orleans Advocate was the first-ever case in which a woman died due to overdosing on Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the main psychoactive compound found in marijuana. The report shows that the investigative team was unable to find any other cause of death including…