Relationships can have their ups and downs, and in some cases, they turn into an on-again, off-again type of thing. But if that’s been your pattern with your partner, you might want to re-evaluate your status. According to new research, relationship cycling—or repeatedly breaking up and getting back together—can take a significant toll on your… Read More »
The cataracts are a common condition in which the lens, which is behind the iris in the eye, becomes progressively cloudy. This disease can make the vision fuzzy and when vision can no longer be improved with glasses or contacts, surgery is the only option. It is reported that three to four million cases of… Read More »
The latest study to investigate probiotics concludes that regular use may reduce the need for antibiotics. The authors hope that this might help mitigate the rise of antibiotic resistance. Could probiotics help reduce our reliance on antibiotics? Added to a range of products, including yogurts, chocolate, and potato chips, probiotics are never far from the… Read More »
This week, we have some data from our National Pregnancy Registry of Psychiatric Medications looking at infants exposed to quetiapine (Seroquel). Consistent with other studies we have seen recently, there appears to be no increase in risk of major malformations. There is also an interesting paper from DiFlorio and colleagues which assesses risk for postpartum… Read More »
According to a study, the need for high blood pressure meds in hypertensive individuals can be reduced within 16 weeks after making lifestyle changes.[1] Lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise and healthier eating can significantly reduce the amount of patients needing blood pressure-lowering medicine. That’s especially the case in individuals who have systolic blood pressures… Read More »