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Nasal Spray To Amplify Antidepressants

Nasal Spray To Amplify Antidepressants

There is a new nasal spray to amplify antidepressants. This has been reviewed in this CNN report. Some patients are resistant to treatments with antidepressants. In this case they may qualify for an antidepressant nasal spray that they take in addition to a regular antidepressant. The
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Sunscreen In The Blood Stream

Sunscreen In The Blood Stream

The JAMA network has released a pilot study on May 6, 2019 examining sunscreen in the blood stream. The researchers chose 24 black volunteers for that study. Four common chemicals used in sunscreen products were applied to the skin and blood tests were subsequently taken. The question
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Antiretroviral Therapy Of HIV Patients Stops HIV Transmission

Antiretroviral Therapy Of HIV Patients Stops HIV Transmission

Recently a clinical trial was completed that showed that antiretroviral therapy of HIV patients stops HIV transmission. As the underlying Lancet study showed, this prospective observational study was done at 75 sites in 14 European countries involving 972 gay couples. 782 provided eli
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Skipping Breakfast And Heart Disease

Skipping Breakfast And Heart Disease

A new study showed that skipping breakfast and heart disease are related. The study involved 6550 adults in the US, aged 40 to 75. Over a period of 18.8 years 2,318 deaths occurred. Of these 619 deaths were due to cardiovascular disease. Questionnaires determined that 5.1% never had b
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Even Small Amounts Of Processed Meat Pose A Risk

Even Small Amounts Of Processed Meat Pose A Risk

A recent study showed that even small amounts of processed meat pose a risk to develop colorectal cancer. The researchers published the study on April 17, 2019. Results of red and processed meat study Researchers observed 475,581 men and women were over 5.7 years. They diagnosed 2,609
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