Category: healthcare

Is Gwyneth Paltrow’s Rectal Ozone Therapy Claim Backed By Any Evidence?

Paltrow claimed to chiropractor Will Cole on a podcast that rectal oxygen therapy has “been very helpful.” Here’s the reaction.

InnovationRx: SVB Fallout; Plus, Helping Dogs Live Longer

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Science Says You Can Heal From A Breakup With Food

Scientific evidence confirms that the consumption of certain foods is correlated with profound psychological benefits following stressful periods, such as breakups. This is your guide to eating for emotional stability and healing.

Anxious Dogs’ Brains Are Wired Differently

According to a new study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers found that dogs with anxiety have differently wired brains compared to dogs who do not have anxiety.

How A Good Night’s Rest Can Change Your Life: A Lot Of New Research Shows Just How Important Sleep Really Is

Around one third of Americans don’t get enough sleep at night.

VA Will Cover Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Lecanemab, Provided A Detailed Set Of Inclusion And Exclusion Criteria Are Met

On Monday, March 13th, the VA announced it is covering the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab (Leqembi), with conditions of reimbursement – inclusion and exclusion criteria – that are consistent with but also go well beyond the FDA label.

Health Misinformation And How To Curb It

Similarly, when it comes to public health policies and practices; expert scientists, physicians, and public health officials should be leading news and media narratives using evidence-based data.

A Costly DOJ Probe Could Thwart Rite Aid Turn Around

The U.S. Justice Department said Rite Aid “dispensed controlled substances in violation of the False Claims Act and the Controlled Substances Act.”

On Its 20th Anniversary, Reflecting On PEPFAR’s Success In Saving Millions Of Lives In Developing Nations From The Scourge Of HIV/AIDS

It’s been 20 years since former President George W. Bush launched the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. To date PEPFAR is the largest commitment ever made by any country to tackle a disease. It has saved millions of lives in developing nation…

Seasonal Allergies Are Here—And May Start Early Because Of Climate Change

Over 81 million Americans suffer from hay fever: Here are the symptoms and suggested treatment and management.