Author Archives: health

Aussies allegedly misled for teeth work

Tens of thousands of Australians ordered clear teeth aligners and underwent treatment after allegedly being incorrectly told their health insurance would cover part of it, conduct the corporate watchdog has alleged was false and misleading. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken SmileDirectClub and its US parent company to court, alleging it made the… Read More: Aussies allegedly misled for teeth work »

Sugary Drinks Linked to Tumor Growths in the Colon

Excluding non-melanoma skin cancers, colon and rectal cancers are the third most common types of cancer diagnosed each year in the U.S.1 Scientists have identified several modifiable factors that increase your risk of colorectal cancer, and the most current link is sugar-sweetened drinks, which are very popular in the West.2 Colon and rectal cancers are… Read More: Sugary Drinks Linked to Tumor Growths in the Colon »

Essential Reads: Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression

In 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved brexanolone, marketed by Sage Therapeutics as Zulresso, as a treatment for postpartum depression (PPD).  As a neurosteroid, brexanolone represents a novel approach to the treatment of postpartum mood disorders.  One of the most exciting things about brexanolone is the rapidity of the response, with the initial… Read More: Essential Reads: Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression »

Is it Safe to Donate Plasma Twice a Week? 6 FAQs

Plasma has been in high-demand these days as it is used to treat many diseases, including viral infections. Last year, in 2020, the Food and Drug Association requested the COVID-19 recovered people to donate their plasma. It is believed that plasma from a person who has recovered from the coronavirus will have antibodies against the… Read More: Is it Safe to Donate Plasma Twice a Week? 6… »