Kratom at the center of a spate of wrongful death lawsuits
Herbal supplement Kratom targeted by lawsuits after a string of deaths Kavasutra is a dimly lit bar in Lantana, Florida, with a rotating cast of characters: the magician, the repo man, the metalhead picking Slipknot on his unplugged Stratocaster. On a recent Friday night, there's about a dozen…#herbal #kavasutra #lantana #florida #asoutheastasian #kratom #southeastasia #ashturner #turner #nikowestley (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health
NIH-funded study supports new role for nutrient found in fish, dietary supplements. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 20, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Unknown criminals for kidney: acute interstitial nephritis due to lavender tea - Ozer H, Sayan ZA, Baloglu I, Ozturk Y, Yonet F, Turkmen K.
INTRODUCTION: Spanish Lavender is an herbal from the lavender family and is widely used among people for the belief that it cures various diseases. Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is one of the common causes of acute kidney injury (AKI). Although drugs ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news

How Podcaster Andrew Huberman Got America to Care About Science
The moment the clock strikes 1:20 p.m., students are out of their seats and shoving laptops into backpacks, spilling out of the classroom and onto Stanford University’s lush California campus. But some stay behind, forming a line to speak to their guest lecturer. A few ask for selfies. Others talk about their workout routines. All look starstruck to be in the presence of Andrew Huberman, the man who has spent the last 80 minutes talking about neuroplasticity, memory, and learning. Arguably not since the Fauci mania of the early pandemic has a scientist become as famous, as quickly, as Huberman. The 47-year-old Stanfo...
Source: TIME: Health - June 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate podcasts Source Type: news

TikTokers tout berberine as 'nature's Ozempic.' Here's why doctors say it's not
Some social media influencers tout the herbal supplement berberine as a weight-loss "miracle" — even fashioning it "nature's Ozempic." But with most things that sound too good to be true, this claim is, too, say doctors — and could pose some risks. Here's what you need to know about berberine.  (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - June 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

What Can Boric Acid Be Used For?
Discussion Boron is possibly an essential trace element for humans and is found in water and plants. Common sources are apples, beans (cooked and dried), coffee, fruits, milk, and potatoes. Borates are used as cleaning agents, fertilizers, greasing agents, food preservatives, in fiberglass production, as an insecticide, and even to help prevent wet and dry rot in wood. They can be used to acidify or thicken fluids. Toxic borate exposure can occur through inhalation, or oral and dermal routes with non-intact skin being a bigger problem. Borate toxicity can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, emesis, fever, irritability, seizure...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 26, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

How mindfulness meditation improves mental health
Quick and simple usually aren't terms used to describe medical treatments. Yet mindfulness meditation is a fast, easy way to reduce stress wherever you are. It's often recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment for physical and mental health conditions. It's considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. You can incorporate mindfulness meditation into your routine to improve your overall health. Mindfulness meditation basics Mindfulness meditation is the practice of purposefully being aware of and… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - June 26, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Africa: No, This Herbal Recipe Won't 'Cleanse' the Uterus - Consult Doctors Instead
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A Facebook post claims its recommended recipe will "cleanse" the uterus. But experts say there is no evidence of this. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 23, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Source Type: news

Ghana: Prof. Obu to Address Traditional Alternative Medicine Confab in the Gambia
[Ghanaian Times] Renowned Ghanaian Naturopathic Professor, Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, will deliver an expert lecture on the need for National Legislation on Traditional and Alternative Medicine in The Gambia. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 20, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Gambia Ghana Health and Medicine West Africa Source Type: news

Supplement Berberine Isn't 'Nature's Ozempic'
Some TikTok users call the herbal supplement berberine “nature’s Ozempic.” Experts don't agree. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - June 16, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Source Type: news

Is Supplement Berberine Really'Nature's Ozempic'? Experts Weigh Pros & Cons
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 -- The herbal supplement berberine has become the latest social-media obsession for weight-loss, with some on TikTok calling it “nature’s Ozempic.” Experts don ' t agree. “I would say it’s a big exaggeration to call it... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Herbal Combo Shows Promise in Active Ulcerative Colitis Herbal Combo Shows Promise in Active Ulcerative Colitis
Curcumin plus Qing Dai was effective for inducing response and remission in patients with active ulcerative colitis in a small placebo-controlled trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - June 15, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

A Dietary Supplement That Might Really Work
Readers of this column will know that I ’m highly skeptical of dietary supplements, but taurine might just work. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - June 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Steven Salzberg, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news

A Dietary Supplement That Might Really Work: Taurine
Readers of this column will know that I ’m highly skeptical of dietary supplements, but taurine might just work. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - June 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Steven Salzberg, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Editors' Pick editors-pick standard Source Type: news