Researchers have found that a combination of omega-3 fatty acids and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) produces results comparable to antibiotics in treating severe periodontitis, offering a potential alternative treatment approach for the gum disease.
A six-week clinical trial found that a daily prebiotic fiber supplement (inulin) reduced knee osteoarthritis pain comparable to supervised exercise programs, while also improving grip strength and pain sensitivity. The findings suggest a potential gut-muscle-pain connection that could offer a simpler alternative to digital physiotherapy.
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, who spends $2 million annually on anti-aging treatments in his quest to 'defeat death,' revealed he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an incurable condition causing his stomach to 'eat itself.'
A clinical trial of 108 adults with obesity and alcohol use disorder found that once-weekly semaglutide injections reduced heavy drinking days in the past 30 days by an average of roughly 12 days, representing a 50% reduction compared to placebo.
Study finds women with epilepsy taking antiseizure medication who initiate high-dose folic acid before pregnancy have approximately 45% reduced risk of major congenital anomalies in their children.
Kratom-related poisonings have increased by 1,200% over the past decade, with proposals to ban or regulate the plant-based substance making headlines across the United States as lawmakers and regulators grapple with safety concerns.
