As modern life becomes increasingly fast-paced, many people are seeking ways to reconnect with nature and live more harmoniously with the world around them. This growing interest in natural and herbal solutions reflects a desire to manage health and wellness in a way that aligns with natural principles. In particular, the use of herbal remedies … Read more
Denatured alcohol is ethanol or alcohol that has an added toxic chemical, which makes it unsafe for humans to consume it. In most cases, 5-10% methanol is added to the alcohol to make it bad tasting. You’ll often find this ingredient in cleaning products and cosmetics. While isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and denatured alcohol can be … Read more
There’s nothing like a dose of caffeine on a groggy morning to give you a much-needed boost of energy—but new research suggests drinking too much caffeine could be bad news for your heart health. In the U.S., it’s estimated that about 85% of people drink at least one caffeinated beverage a day. Whether you prefer … Read more
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has made a series of recommendations to the ECDC, the EMA and the European Commission to better prepare for future pandemics, set out in a critical report. The ECA’s report (4 September) analyses how the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) … Read more
Long COVID can present with any of over 100 symptoms, but new research has found that pain may be the most common. A study published August 28 in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine Open revealed that pain was the symptom most frequently reported by people with long COVID, accounting for about a … Read more
Featured article With everyone tightening their belts to wait out a slow economy, some items once considered to be essential are now being relegated to the luxury category. For some of us that even translates to our makeup, skin and hair care. However, that doesn’t mean we have to give up our natural beauty. There … Read more
The Swedish Medical Products Agency is pushing for the creation of a state-run pharmaceutical production company to deal with shortages of critical medicines. If the proposed law revisions pass, in future, a state-owned firm and private manufacturers could receive state orders to produce medicines to be reserved on standby. Sweden needs to have a stable … Read more
Antibodies are proteins that circulate in the blood and protect against foreign antigenic substances such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, chemicals, or toxins. They are Y-shaped structures with two light and two heavy protein chains attached. The tip of the antibody consists of a hypervariable region that allows different antibody types to develop, making it … Read more
Featured article Many women stop and seriously consider purchasing the artificial nail tips they see for sale at the beauty supply and drug stores. They really desire to try these artificial nails, are fearful that they’d make a mess of their nails. 10 easy steps to artificial nail tip application 1. Clean nails. Remove all … Read more
Silverfish, also known as the longtail silverfish, are a wingless insect that can infest your home and feed on your belongings and the structure of your home. While these bugs are not poisonous and do not bite people or pets, they can eat your wallpaper, contaminate dry goods in your pantry, and chew through books. … Read more