President Donald Trump admitted in an interview on Thursday that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than what is recommended by his doctors — and said the medication it to blame for bruising often seen on his hands. “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood … Read more
Don’t panic — relief might be just one trip away. A mind-bending new study suggests a single dose of a psychedelic drug straight out of the Summer of Love could help ease symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The best part: There’s no awkward talk therapy required. Roughly 5.7% of US adults will … Read more
An estimated 64 million Americans have elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a type of cholesterol that can increase the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Having high Lp(a) doesn’t show up on routine tests because lifestyle factors like diet and exercise don’t seem to affect it and there have been no drugs … Read more
High doses of vitamin C could be a new breakthrough in treating cancer. The University of Iowa Health Care Carver College of Medicine has shared results from a randomized, phase 2 trial testing the impact of adding high-dose vitamin C to intravenous chemotherapy treatments for pancreatic cancer patients. The researchers found that administering 75 grams of … Read more
It’s a tough pill to swallow. Aspirin is a popular drug with people of all ages — but one heart surgeon says not everybody should be popping the pain reliever. Dr. Jeremy London took to TikTok to share his expert intel on who should, and should not be, taking a daily dose of aspirin. The … Read more
A single dose of LSD can cut anxiety in half within weeks, according to the results of a new study conducted by a biopharmaceutical company. MindMed, a clinical-stage company that develops novel products to treat brain health disorders, revealed the breakthrough findings on Friday. MindMed declared that just 100 micrograms of MM120 — the salt form … Read more
A California woman is reminding her neighbors of fond memories associated with Blockbuster Video through a “Free Blockbuster” movie exchange. It’s a spin on a “Little Free Library” – a non-profit book-sharing initiative where people donate and borrow books. “Free Blockbuster” is the same idea, but the box is filled with films and is painted in Blockbuster’s classic … Read more
J.K. Rowling is a literary hero, an anti-Christian promoter of the occult and now either a transphobic firebrand who uses “dangerous” language — or a woman with the moral courage to speak up for biological truths. In other words, she is a complex person worthy of closer examination. Enter the new seven-part podcast series, “The … Read more
KENOSHA NEWS STAFF The new, Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster shot is now available at local providers, and people ages 12 and up are encouraged receive it, according to Kenosha County Board of Health President Dr. Diane Gerlach. Gerlach said Thursday the updated shot, known as the bivalent booster, can help restore protection from COVID-19 that has … Read more
Alcohol is an widely used substance known for contributing to bad decision making, but have you ever wondered why it can have that effect? A study published in Psychopharmacology explores how drinking alcohol may impair consumer’s ability to think about the future, which can cause an inability to understand the consequences of questionable choices made … Read more
In a recently published study British Medical Journal (BMJ)Researchers evaluated the efficacy of a fourth dose of vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among long-term care residents. Study: Effectiveness of the fourth dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine against the Omicron variant among long-term care residents in Ontario, Canada: a trial negative design study. Image … Read more
WASHINGTON: Less than half of patients with hematologic malignancies developed detectable antibodies after initial COVID-19 vaccination, but 56 percent of “non-responders” developed antibodies after receiving a booster dose, according to a recent study. . The research findings were published in the journal Cancer. for study, Thomas OlillaBrown University MD, and colleagues retrospectively analyzed antibody responses … Read more