A new Cornell study has found the antimicrobial properties of certain stem cell proteins could offer a potential treatment to reduce infection in skin wounds. Treating wounds with the secretion of a type of stem cell effectively reduced the viability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus — better known as MRSA — according to a new study
Even though retailers don’t manufacture or distribute the products they sell, consumers expect them to do their due diligence. Federal regulations require dietary supplements manufacturers to comply with GMPs, but they are not required to provide proof of GMP compliance before shipping products. Recently, however, several major retailers and online shopping platforms have begun requiring
The FDA approved mobocertinib (Exkivity) as a second-line treatment for locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced on Wednesday. Approval of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) was based on the results of a phase I/II study (EXCLAIM) presented earlier this year at the American
Dr Wildman served as Chief Science Officer for Post Holdings active nutrition brands, including Dymatize and Powerbar for about a decade, and has chaired the sports nutrition committee at the American Herbal Products Association for about the same amount of time. “Coming out of Dymatize, I had a lot of momentum and relationships right through
Just Live, an athlete-owned performance CBD brand, has teamed up with health and wellness brand company Vertical Wellness to launch Just Live CBD Sparkling Water. Professional skateboarder and multiple X-Games Gold Medal winner Paul Rodriguez founded Just Live with pro soccer star and World Cup winner Alex Morgan, NBA championship winner Klay Thompson, and motocross
The event, which in past years has been called the Botanical Congress, this year has been renamed to reflect its tighter focus. The event, called the Congress on Immune Supplements: Regulatory and Research Strategies, is scheduled for Oct. 29 from 7:30 AM to 3 PM, Pacific time at the Mandalay Bay conferenced center in Las
People’s trust in the government’s approval of a safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19 is the biggest driver of vaccine uptake, an Australian study has found. Second on the list of motivations identified in the study is the perceived effectiveness of the vaccine to protect others in the community. The next two most common drivers
Ginseng, a widely popular superfood, has long been used in traditional medicine. The health benefits of ginseng are largely attributed to compounds called ginsenosides, which are present in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant. Ginsenosides are known to prevent inflammation, diabetes, and cancer, and can also help control blood cholesterol levels and reduce
No son solo palabras Este video explica la importancia de conocer los signos y síntomas del cáncer ginecológico. Aprenda sobre los síntomas del cáncer que se originan en los órganos reproductores de la mujer y cómo disminuir su riesgo. Los cánceres ginecológicos son cualquier tipo de cáncer que se origina en los órganos reproductores de
En Sudáfrica, los hombres mayores de 35 años no se están vacunando frente a la covid-19 al mismo ritmo que las mujeres. Solo el 40 % de los vacunados a 13 de agosto de 2021 eran hombres, según un informe del Ministerio de Sanidad sudafricano. Esto es algo atípico. En países donde la vacunación se
Learn to spot the signs of this manipulative form of emotional abuse By nature, emotional abuse is malicious and detrimental – but, in some cases, it can also be subtle and sneaky, running under the radar while still knocking an individual’s sense of freedom, and even their sense of self. ‘Negging’ is one such example,
Although severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection typically affects children only mildly, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) or pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS) is a serious but rare complication occurring after infection. PIMS or MIS-C symptoms in affected children PIMS or MIS-C usually occurs 2 to 6 weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection, and
Cat lover? We get it. Not only are cats great pets, but they are also generally less stressful to take care of. But when it comes to cat pee and poop, pet owners know that it’s a different story. Not only is cat pee and poop notorious for their smell, but they can also be a
Surfing the web today, you may have noticed that the Google Doodle is a nurse, a Latin American one at that. In keeping with the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the tech giant today honored Panamanian American nurse and educator Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, who helped start the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). According
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes arrives at Robert F. Peckham U.S. Courthouse for opening arguments in her trial, in San Jose, California, September 8, 2021. Peter DaSilva | Reuters SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Elizabeth Holmes was the founder and face of Theranos, but when it came to the company’s laboratory, she relied on her highly qualified
CureVac – whose vaccine is under regulatory review with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) but has not yet been authorized – notes a ‘reduced short-term peak demand for vaccines following the first wave of pandemic vaccination efforts and corresponding changes in the demand of its first-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate, CVnCoV’. The EU has administered 549
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Admin At Atria, protecting the well-being and safety of our residents and staff has always been our highest priority. We were among the first senior living companies to provide the COVID-19 vaccine when it became available in late 2020. Now, in partnership with CVS, we’ll be offering both the flu vaccine
Sep 16 2021 According to the World Health Organization, four million people die from obesity-related causes annually. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective, lifesaving intervention for patients with obesity, however the majority who are eligible for the procedure never advance to surgery. A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine
“We’re thrilled that Odwalla, with its long history of innovation, high levels of brand awareness and reputation for great products, will be our first acquisition,” said Full Sail CEO Alan Kravetz in a statement. “We look forward to providing consumers with the best tasting, artfully crafted functional beverages and foods to allow them to snack
Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone. But maintaining a healthy weight may present unique challenges for young adults with inherent barriers such as cognitive impairment. A pilot study at the University of Cincinnati found that young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities
Every year in America, women spend at least US$2.8 billion on sanitary pads and tampons that can take hundreds of years to decompose. Is there a more economical and environmentally friendly way? To find out, we asked Susan Powers, a professor of sustainable environmental systems at Clarkson University about her work comparing the environmental impact
Consumers spent about $11.3 billion on herbal dietary supplements in the United States in 2020: The first time that total annual sales of herbal surpassed $10 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s 2020 Herb Market Report, published in HerbalGram 131. 2020’s growth of over 17% is more than double the annual growth of 8.6%