A man claimed that he “had it” with his girlfriend after she missed his father’s birthday celebration. She explained that painful period cramps kept her from the celebration, but he claimed she should just toughen up. The man was frustrated after his ‘whiny’ girlfriend skipped his dad’s birthday dinner because of her period cramps. Sharing … Read more
In a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from the United States of America (USA) assessed and compared the effectiveness of acupuncture and massage therapy for musculoskeletal pain in 298 patients with advanced cancer. They found that both treatments could reduce pain, fatigue, and insomnia in patients while improving their quality of … Read more
13 Nov 2023 — Reducing calorie intake may alleviate fatigue in people battling multiple sclerosis (MS), recent research suggests. The findings add additional weight to previous studies, highlighting the importance of reducing fat intake to improve fatigue among people with the condition. “Fatigue is very disabling for these patients,” says senior author Vijayshree Yadav, professor … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Nutrients explored the link between three ketogenic diets (KD) and migraine symptoms. Preliminary results suggested that all the three diets are associated with reductions in the frequency and intensity of migraines. Migraineurs also reported feeling less fatigue than they did before adopting the diet. Study: The Effect of … Read more
Survivor shares warning signs of ovarian cancer Updated: 5:38 PM EDT Sep 15, 2023 Mindy Basara speaks with a cancer survivor, Kristen Foreman, who shares her story and several warning signs that helped her get diagnosed.Learn more about signs, symptoms and advocacy resources here. BALTIMORE — Mindy Basara speaks with a cancer survivor, Kristen Foreman, … Read more
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the reported effects of consuming energy drinks on human health, particularly the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Study: The Dark Side of Energy Drinks: A Comprehensive Review of Their Impact on the Human Body. Image Credit: Pheelings media / Shutterstock.com Background The aggressive promotion of energy drinks as a portable source … Read more
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers evaluated health-related quality of life (HRQL) and other outcomes in patients taking medicinal cannabis (MC). Study: Health-related quality of life in patients accessing medicinal cannabis in Australia: The QUEST initiative results of a 3-month follow-up observational study. Image Credit: Tinnakorn jorruang/Shutterstock.com Around 47% of Australians have … Read more
Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue in the first three months of use, along with improvements in anxiety, depression, and pain. Interestingly, cannabis therapy did not seem to improve reported sleep disturbances, according to a study published September 6, 2023 in … Read more