More Gain, Less Pain

Researchers have added one more convincing reason to get us up and moving: a greater ability to handle pain. A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that regular exercise effectively reduces or prevents chronic pain without medication. Researchers analyzed a sample of 10,732 participants from the Tromsø study, Norway’s largest population study. …

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Too Close For Comfort

Too Close For Comfort

This is terribly disconcerting — especially if you have young women in your life.  It is worth the read. It’s a delicate subject, but it needs to be discussed. NOW.  Earlier this month, the feminine hygiene company Thinx settled a class-action lawsuit for $5 million over using PFAS in its products. The company used PFAS,…

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We Can Grow A Heart

Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have manipulated stem cells to mimic the development of the human heart, resulting in a sort of “mini-heart” known as an organoid. It will enable the study of the earliest development phase of the heart and further research on diseases. Amazingly, the human heart starts forming less…

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Not That Simple

As our society becomes more health-conscious, we are constantly bombarded with new information about what we should and shouldn’t be consuming. Two topics that have been in the spotlight recently are sweeteners and statins, both of which play a significant role in our diets and overall health. On one hand, artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes…

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Walnuts Win!

Nuts are an excellent replacement for highly processed and less healthy snacks, but one is continuing to distinguish itself as the best! A cupful of walnuts may be just what the doctor ordered to keep your heart and — your gut — healthy. Recent research shows that walnuts, in particular, can lessen a person’s risk…

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Nine Keys

Not too long ago, we looked at green and blue spaces and how they can affect our health, but have you heard about “blue zones” and what they could mean for our longevity? Could they really hold the secret to a longer life? What are Blue Zones anyway? According to a review published in the…

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Before it Happens

Can doctors see into the future? Possibly. At least when it comes to epileptic seizures. In a groundbreaking project from the University of TX Health Science Center at Houston, scientists say they can now predict seizures more than 30 minutes before they occur among patients with temporal lobe epilepsy. The team, led by Sandipan Pati,…

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How to Listen

If you’re excited about our new podcast, Generation Health, but not sure how to listen, we’re here to help! Most Ask The Pharmacist fans listened on the radio. Podcasting is just a modern version of that, but better! You don’t have to be in the car at just the right time. With podcasts, you can…

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Catastrophe

This is horrifying, and how it’s being handled by “the officials” is downright infuriating.  It’s almost as if a 2022 movie adaptation of the 1985 Don DeLillo novel “White Noise.” is playing out in real life.  Because it IS happening in real life. In that story, a train derails and spills chemicals, causing an “airborne…

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Still at Risk

A recent study has found that women 65 and older are dying of cervical cancer at an increasing rate, and researchers are beginning to raise their eyebrows at screening guidelines for older women.  The study, conducted by UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers, shows that despite the guidelines that recommend most women stop screening at…

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