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Are ‘Inactive’ Ingredients in Your Drugs Really So Harmless?

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Allergies News WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More than 90 percent of the medications that Americans take contain an inactive ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction, a new study suggests. Lactose, peanut oil, gluten and chemical dyes are added to drugs to improve taste, prolong shelf life, […]

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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

What is lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)? How does it work (mechanism of action)? Lemon balm is a plant used as an herbal supplement. It may have antiviral activity against some viruses, for example, the herpes virus as well as calming effects. It active compounds in lemon balm are caffeic acid and tannins. What are the […]

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Is there a link between stroke and changes in gut bacteria?

Is there a link between stroke and changes in gut bacteria?

New research investigates whether a stroke can affect the diversity of bacterial populations in the gut and whether these changes could influence the brain’s recovery process. A stroke can cause changes in gut bacteria that could last for a long time and impact health outcomes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that […]

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mifepristone (Mifeprex)

mifepristone (Mifeprex)

What is mifepristone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid with antiprogesterone and antiglucocorticoid effects. It is used for terminating pregnancy and treating people with Cushing syndrome. Progesterone is a female hormone and the principal progestational hormone. Progesterone prepares the uterus (the womb) to receive and sustain the fertilized […]

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pimecrolimus (Elidel)

pimecrolimus (Elidel)

What is pimecrolimus, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Pimecrolimus is a chemical that is used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema). Atopic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by redness, itching, scaling, and inflammation of the skin. The cause of atopic dermatitis is not known; however, scientists believe that it may be due […]

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Spread of Democracy Is Good for World’s Health: Study

Spread of Democracy Is Good for World’s Health: Study

Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, March 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A healthy democracy means better health for its citizens, a new study claims. Researchers analyzed political, economic and population health data from 170 countries over 46 years — 1970 to 2016. They concluded that as levels of democracy increased, governments spent more on […]

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Health Tip: Risks of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

Health Tip: Risks of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) — No amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy, experts say. Latest Pregnancy News Even small or moderate amounts pose a risk, says the American Pregnancy Association. Risks to offspring include, but are not limited to: Physical abnormalities. Poor coordination and memory. Hyperactive behavior. Learning, speech and intellectual disabilities. Problems with […]

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After Chinese Infant Gene-Editing Scandal, U.S. Health Officials Join Call for a Ban

After Chinese Infant Gene-Editing Scandal, U.S. Health Officials Join Call for a Ban

Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The controversy over a Chinese scientist who claimed he created gene-edited babies has prompted the U.S. National Institutes of Health to join an international moratorium on such research. “Today, leading scientists and ethicists from seven countries have called for an international moratorium on the use […]

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Amazon Removes Books Making False Claims About Autism Cures

Amazon Removes Books Making False Claims About Autism Cures

Amazon will no longer offer books that make false claims about cures for autism, the corporate giant said Wednesday. Latest Neurology News A company spokeswoman told the Associated Press that such books were no longer available on the site, but did not provide further information, CBS News reported. There is no cure for autism, only […]

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brexpiprazole (Rexulti)

brexpiprazole (Rexulti)

What is brexpiprazole, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Brexpiprazole is an oral atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia. Other atypical antipsychotic drugs include olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon), and aripiprazole (Abilify). Atypical antipsychotics differ from typical antipsychotics because they cause a lesser degree of movement (extrapyramidal) side effects and constipation. The […]