Have you ever noticed how a hug from a loved one can melt away the troubles of a hard day? If so, we’re here to tell you that this healing power of hugs isn’t just in your imagination. A loving embrace from a close friend or family member has the potential to relieve stress and…
Researchers have discovered metabolites that impact liver metabolism and insulin sensitivity. They travel from the intestine to the liver and then to the heart, from where they are spread to the rest of the body. The publication in Cell Metabolism suggests that this finding may have potential applications in future treatments for obesity and type 2…
According to a new “breakthrough” study, vitamin C intake directly influences collagen production and skin renewal. The publication in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals that consuming more fruit boosts vitamin levels in blood plasma, which leads to increased vitamin C levels in the skin. Nutrition Insight speaks with the study lead author, Margreet Vissers,…
This simple recipe will not only please your heart but your tastebuds too. Its main ingredient is the hibiscus flower, which is revered for its beauty. A lesser-known quality of the hibiscus flower is its healing ability. In traditional medicine, this beautiful flower has often been used in tea, and as far as taste…
Your winter cravings have a logic of their own. As temperatures dip, your body naturally slows down, asks for more energy, and leans toward warm, comforting foods. What feels like indulgence is actually smart seasonal eating, and traditional winter dishes were designed to support your body long before science explained why. This shift in…
Sickled red blood cells also harm the spleen tissues and disrupt their normal functions. People with this disease are hence at a higher risk of infection. Hereditary spherocytosis: It’s a condition that affects red blood cells. People with hereditary spherocytosis experience a shortage of red blood cells as they are destroyed earlier than normal by…
A new clinical trial has found that the weight-loss drug Wegovy significantly improves a serious form of fatty liver disease in nearly two-thirds of patients — a potential breakthrough for millions affected worldwide. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, focused on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), an advanced form of what’s now…
A 68-year-old man, with several weeks history of frequent micturition and haematuria under urological investigation, presented with a history of 3-months’ general illness with muscular pain and weakness, causing him difficulty arising and walking up or down stairs. Physical examination revealed photo-distributed poikiloderma with flagellate erythema of the posterior trunk and nailfold changes (includes ragged…
A new phase 3 analysis has shown that dupilumab significantly improves health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in omalizumab-naïve patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who continue to experience symptoms despite standard H1-antihistamine therapy. The findings come from LIBERTY-CSU CUPID Study A, a double-blind trial. CSU is defined by recurrent hives lasting longer than six weeks,…
Movie streaming services A sprained ankle is the most common ankle injury, and it occurs when one or more of the ligaments have been twisted, torn, or stretched. With a minor sprain, some of the fibers within the ligament are stretched – but with more serious sprains, the ligament might be torn. Most minor sprains…