Metformin during pregnancy affects the brain development in offspring mice, study finds
With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently. Although it is known that the oral antidiabetic agent can cross the placental barrier, the impacts on the brain development of the child are largely unknown. An interdisciplinary research team from the German Institute of Human Nutrition […]
Epinephrine Nasal Spray Starts Reversing Allergic Reactions in Minutes
WASHINGTON — Although FDA approval has eluded the intranasal epinephrine spray ARS-1 (also known as neffy), it continued to build its case with findings of resolved allergic symptoms in children and teenagers undergoing an oral food challenge, and with a separate study showing that it maintained its potency under extreme temperatures. In a small observational […]
The TikTok Trend That Dentists Are Begging People To Stop Doing At Home
Ittipol Nampochai / EyeEm via Getty Images Teeth scaling, also known as dental scaling, takes things to the next level in terms of tackling plaque buildup. It’s an in-office dental procedure that uses sharp instruments (which are best used by professionals) and careful attention to detail to remove plaque, as seen here (beware, it’s not […]
Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl Overdose: ‘Make Sure They’re Breathing’
With rising reports of the veterinary sedative xylazine — also known as “tranq” — being mixed in with illicit fentanyl, physicians should be aware that the clinical endpoint for “reversing” an overdose should be that the person is breathing, experts said during a CDC call for clinicians. “The idea that people have to wake up […]
Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice
The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, published in the […]
This Worth-Every-Penny Electric Toothbrush Is Almost 40% Off
Amazon Available in four colors, the Philips Sonicare toothbrush also comes with a charging travel case. HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. There’s nothing quite as […]
Study of ancient British oral microbiomes reveals shift following Black Death
The Second Plague Pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the Black Death, killed 30-60 percent of the European population and profoundly changed the course of European history. New research led by Penn State and the University of Adelaide suggests that this plague, potentially through resulting changes in diet and hygiene, may also be […]
Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests
Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago. Participants who ate only during an eight-hour window between noon and 8 p.m. each day […]
The 1 Unexpected Health Benefit Of Playing Pickleball
RichLegg via Getty Images Pickleball is accessible, affordable and also good for your physical and mental health. By now, you’ve probably seen a headline or two (or 200) labeling pickleball the “fastest-growing sport in the country.” Pickleball courts, clubs and leagues have popped up all over the country, and nearly 50 million people, or 19% […]
‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere, But These Are The Most Common Sources
LeoPatrizi via Getty Images Synthetic chemicals like PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are in takeout containers, furniture and more — and research suggests they may cause serious health problems. Experts share what you can do to protect yourself. Forever chemicals are all around us. Most people ingest or inhale these synthetic chemicals, which include […]