Monthly Archives: September 2023

David Frim, former chief of neurosurgery at UChicago Medicine, 1960-2023

David M. Frim, a former chief of neurosurgery at the University of Chicago Medicine, died Aug. 22, 2023. He was 63. Frim, an internationally known pediatric neurosurgeon and researcher, was noted for his expertise in congenital brain anomalies and his compassion for his patients and their families. He is survived by his wife of 34 […]

Harnessing Adaptogenic Botanicals: Nature’s Stress-Busting Comrades

In a time where stress clings to daily life, the pursuit of natural respite becomes increasingly essential. Adaptogenic herbs, a realm of botanical wonders, have risen to prominence as potential counterparts in defying stress and elevating resilience. With roots steeped in age-old medicinal traditions, these herbs have the charm of modulating the body’s reactions to […]

Fasting & Autophagy: The Natural Rhythm for Renewal and Revitalized Health

The age-old ritual of fasting, deeply woven into various traditions, has re-emerged in the modern age as more than just a spiritual pursuit. It stands validated by science as a potent health enhancer. Central to its benefits is autophagy, the body’s innate cellular rejuvenation system that gracefully retires worn-out cells and births new ones. Here, […]

Edible Bugs: Unlocking a Bounty of Health and Ecological Advantages

The tradition of entomophagy, or feasting on insects, spans many cultures and centuries, embodying a unique blend of tradition and necessity. As modern-day challenges in food security and ecological sustainability loom larger, the tiny, often overlooked insects are emerging as substantial carriers of nutrition. This piece illuminates the multiple dimensions of health, nutrition, and environmental […]

Cultivating Mind-Gut Harmony: A Dual Avenue to Mental Flourishing Through Nutritional Choices

The complex dialogue between our gut and brain, termed the gut-brain axis, embodies a two-way communication channel linking our gastrointestinal tract with our nervous system, thereby cementing an intrinsic nexus between digestive wellness and mental health. A crescendo of contemporary research is painting a vivid picture of how tender care towards gut health can ripple […]

Ageless Nourishment: Unveiling Health Secrets from Ancestral Diets

For eons, traditional diets have been a cornerstone, meticulously crafted and refined by the interplay between cultures and their surrounding ecology. Predating the surge of modern, processed fare, these diets are often celebrated for being in tune with the inherent nutritional and health needs of humans. Venturing into the dietary legacy of our forebears could […]

Even More Ice Cream Sold In New York Can Cause ‘Fatal infections’

Health officials are sounding the alarm after learning even more ice cream sold in New York can cause fatal infections. About two weeks ago, Hudson Valley Post reported on more recalled ice cream that’s sold in New York. More Ice Cream Recalled In New York State Below are photos and more information about the recalled […]

YOUR HEALTH: Sickle-cell disease and blood twins

BALTIMORE, Md. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) – Blood donors exist for patients with sickle-cell disease, but the donors must be a perfect match. “Most people think of a, b, and o, and then they think of whether you’re positive or negative. Positive or negative means the d antigen. But there are many more blood antigens than just […]

Pfizer’s Abrysvo RSV vaccine for infants backed by US CDC

Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Abrysvo, that can help to protect infants through the active immunisation of pregnant women, has been backed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The Committee has advised that women who are 32-36 weeks pregnant can be given the RSV […]

Karyopharm to Present Selinexor Data at the 2023 International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting and European Society of Gynaecological Oncology 2023 Annual Meetings

NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced that several abstracts detailing new selinexor data have been selected to be presented at the 2023 International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting, being held September 27-30 in Athens, Greece. In addition, exploratory subgroup analyses […]