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A breakthrough zwitterionic polymer glides through the toughest skin barriers, delivering insulin deep into tissue and normalizing blood sugar, offering patients a painless alternative to daily injections. Study: A skin-permeable polymer for non-invasive transdermal insulin delivery. Image credit: Me dia/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the journal Nature examines the use of the skin-permeable poly molecule[2-(N-oxide-N,N-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate] (OP) as an insulin delivery system, a key drug in the treatment of type 1 and many cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Small molecule drugs are often designed to be absorbed through the skin. However, this has not been found feasible for…
Sex should be a source of pleasure, intimacy and connection. But for many women, it’s a source of pain, worry and confusion. If you’re looking for answers about painful sex, you’re not alone. This is a common experience, and there are solutions available that can help you regain your comfort and confidence. In this guide, we’ll discuss the most common causes of painful sex, practical solutions you can try at home, when to seek help, and how innovative products like VuVa magnetic dilators—made in America—can play a vital role in your journey to relief. Table of contents Understanding Painful Sex…
A controlled-feeding study from South Dakota State University shows that older adults who ate less highly processed foods naturally consumed fewer calories, lost weight and abdominal fat, and showed improvements in insulin, nutrient-sensing hormones, and inflammation. “Counting nutrients is not enough,” said Moul Dey, professor of health and nutrition sciences. “The degree of processing changes how the body handles the same nutrients. The quality of the diet depends not only on the nutrients but also on the ingredients and the level of processing taken together.” For decades, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans urged balance and moderation, yet rates of obesity…
A new narrative review reveals how coffee can sharpen thinking and protect the brain, while highlighting why its true mechanisms remain elusive. Neurocognitive and neurological effects of coffee and caffeine: A narrative review. Image credit: Igor_83 / Shutterstock In a recent review published in the journal Cureus Journal of Medical Scienceresearchers examined the main chemical components of coffee and evaluated evidence from existing animal and human studies regarding their analgesic and cognitive benefits. They concluded that coffee may provide cognitive, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective benefits. However, different coffee types, dosage patterns and preparation methods make it difficult to study the underlying…
Meet Veronica. She is a 31-year-old copywriter. He started working with us a year and a half ago, with a goal looking her best for her upcoming wedding. Once the wedding was behind her, she turned her attention to building strength. While Veronica was a talented athlete (swimmer) in her younger years, when she moved out of her parents’ house and started planning her wedding, stress piled up. Along with the anxiety came snacking when he wasn’t hungry and alcohol every other night. Then got engaged. This was just the kick in the butt he needed to get back into…
In honor of National American Heritage Month, we’re excited to share Chef Lois Ellen Frank’s Navajo Minestrone Soup with you. For more on Chef Lois, check out this interview. “Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and First Lady Phefelia Nez have been staunch advocates of healthy eating. President Nez found that a plant-based diet reduced his recovery time after long-distance runs and helped him maintain his weight loss. First Lady Nez gave us one of her favorite family soup recipes called the Modified Nez Soup. The American Indian Institute (AII) and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Minestrone is its…
Fewer than 1 in 4 children ages 2 to 4 meet recommended levels of daily physical activity, according to a new study. Additionally, while children are much more active on the days they attend early grades, most preschoolers do not meet recommended activity levels in early years settings or at home. The University of Bristol research analyzed data from 419 pre-school children (49.6% boys) attending early years providers in 4 different local authorities in England (Somerset, Swindon and Sandwell) and Scotland (Arran and Ayrshire). This is the first comparison of accelerometer-based physical activity in preschool children between days spent within…
By Jason M. Sutherland Closure of emergency departments. Long waiting times for surgeries and appointments with specialists. Millions of Canadians without a primary health care provider. Health care systems across Canada are struggling to provide timely and equitable access to health care services – at a time when provincial governments are cutting spending amid economic uncertainty. Canada must find solutions that improve health care affordability, access and costs. One promising avenue is to look to other countries for innovative health care policies and practices, starting with Australia. Why look to Australia? Australia has many similarities with Canada. Both have…
The British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is warning of the increasing risks of children using artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for mental health advice. Its new research revealed that more than a third (38%) of therapists working with people under 18 have clients seeking mental health guidance from AI platforms. And nearly one in five (19%) therapists reported that children receive harmful mental health advice. Therapists told the BACP that some AI tools provide potentially harmful and misleading information, including encouraging children to self-diagnose conditions such as ADHD and OCD, reinforcing avoidance behaviors and automatically validating their…
When it comes to the “glassy skin” trend, online experts are pushing intensive hydration to give a plump, dewy look, but I’m here to say, you can’t hydrate your way to glassy skin. As an expert esthetician of 35 years, I will share with you how to do it indeed get glass-smooth skin you’ll absolutely love. What exactly is “Glass Skin”? Glass skin is a term that refers to skin that is incredibly smooth, clear and shiny and reflects light – almost like a piece of glass. It is defined as skin that is deeply hydrated, plump and radiant with…