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 »
We are all health-conscious nowadays. Therefore we are all very particular about the kind of food that goes into our body. Lots health drinks out there guarantee to make you fitter, meaner, healthier and any other quality you may desire to be. A lot of that promotion leaves us confused about what all those drinks… Read More »
The findings may upend a common practice. (iStock) In healthy elderly people who never had a heart attack, the widespread practice of taking a baby aspirin every day may do more harm than good, according to a U.S.-Australian study of more than 19,000 volunteers. The trial has “provided convincing evidence that aspirin is ineffective in… Read More »