Treatment for STD, Could be Ineffective in Some Cases
Razi Berry From Tulane University A new study led by an infectious disease epidemiologist at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine could change the way doctors treat a common sexually transmitted disease. The most common curable STD Professor Patricia Kissinger and a team of researchers found the recommended single dose of medication […]
Probiotics May Lower the Need for Antibiotics
Razi Berry A study published in the European Journal of Public Health recently acknowledges that probiotics taken as a preventative measure may lower the number of antibiotic prescriptions needed.1 With a global search for ways to reduce dependence on antibiotics, and slow the rate of antibiotic resistance, this is seemingly great news. Study noted there was […]
Increased risk of suicide among transgender teens
Razi Berry A new study highlighted an increased risk of suicide among transgender teens than their cisgender peers, those who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.1 The study is from the University of Arizona and looks at those, within the transgender community, is most at risk. Research into this topic noted that […]
Love Makes Sex More Enjoyable for Women
Razi Berry Love certainly isn’t a prerequisite for sexual desire I’ll go ahead and assume that if you’re human, you’ve likely experienced an overwhelming sexual desire for someone you didn’t even know. Laying eyes on someone you’re attracted to can almost instantly evoke strong feelings of desire. Sometimes this attraction evolves into deeper feelings of […]
This Diet is Better Than Viagra!
Razi Berry According to a recent research study conducted at the University of Athens, 9 tablespoons of olive oil a week outperformed Viagra (Sildenafil) in improving symptoms of male erectile dysfunction by 40 percent.1 The study was published in the journal Circulation. Olive oil is thought to be one of the reasons why the Mediterranean […]
Smiling Doesn’t Always Mean Happy
Razi Berry It has been said that up to 90% or our communication is non-verbal, meaning that facial expressions, body posture, and gestures are incredibly important in developing our social intelligence. But what if we’re taking certain facial expressions to mean things that they don’t actually mean. Like a smile, for instance. Research reveals that […]
A Nutrient-Rich Diet May Be More Important for Women to Support Emotional Well-being
Razi Berry A recent study suggests that women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional mood, and sense of well-being. The research comes from Binghamton University, State University at New York.1 Anonymous survey of 563 individuals (48 percent men and 52 percent women) via social media was utilized There is evidence […]
Clear Link Between Smoking and Multiple Sclerosis
Razi Berry The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society has recently released an announcement stating that the link between MS and smoking is “clearer than ever.” The relationship between tobacco smoking and MS shows not only are people who smoke more likely to develop MS, but also smoking can speed up the progression of MS into disability. […]
Study on the Rapid Rise of Gender Dysphoria
Razi Berry Gender dysphoria is defined as a conflict between the gender with which an individual identifies and that which has been observed or assigned to them by their biological sex. The experience of gender dysphoria causes great emotional distress, as these individuals attempt to navigate a non-dualistic experience of gender within a culture that […]
Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury Using Vitamin Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Razi Berry Acute kidney injury, an often-fatal condition without a specific treatment, affects up to 10 percent of all hospitalized adults in the United States and 30-40 percent in low-income countries. The condition causes a build-up of waste products in the blood and an imbalance of fluids throughout the body. Acute kidney injury can occur […]