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Is the Supplement Ready for Clinical Use?

Is the Supplement Ready for Clinical Use?

Popular among bodybuilders, creatine supplementation is gaining traction for its potential use beyond athletic performance. Researchers are exploring its clinical role in managing muscular and neurologic disorders, as well as its application in geriatric care. But what evidence supports these broader uses? When is creatine appropriate to recommend, at what doses, and are there contraindications? Medscape’s Portuguese edition spoke with …

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COVID-19 cases rise in King County amid summer wave

COVID-19 cases rise in King County amid summer wave

As temperatures rose in King County, so did the spread of COVID-19. Public Health – Seattle and King County has seen an increase in emergency visits for COVID-19 over the last month, although the numbers are significantly lower than last year, as shown by data from the agency. The blue line represents 2024 to 2025, while the yellow line represents …

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7 Signs of a Vitamin B2 Deficiency Doctors Want You to Know

7 Signs of a Vitamin B2 Deficiency Doctors Want You to Know

It’s hard to go a day without someone on social media declaring that you’re probably deficient in a vitamin and need to take a supplement. While it’s easy to get immune to concerns about nutrient deficiencies, as a result, these do happen. One to have on your radar is signs of a vitamin B2 deficiency. Also known as riboflavin, vitamin …

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Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Summary: Researchers have discovered hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, suggesting a possible link between infection and psychiatric symptoms. The study found HCV specifically in the choroid plexus, a structure producing cerebrospinal fluid, but not inside brain tissue itself. Analysis of medical records confirmed higher HCV prevalence in these disorders compared …

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Can NAD Plus Supplements Really Reverse Aging? We Talked to Doctors Learn More About These Trendy Supplements

Can NAD Plus Supplements Really Reverse Aging? We Talked to Doctors Learn More About These Trendy Supplements

NAD plus supplements are gaining attention on social media thanks to a claim that they “reverse” the aging process. NAD plus is a compound that naturally exists in your body and is responsible for keeping your skin looking youthful. However, as you age, its levels decrease, so it stands to reason that a supplement could help counteract that. Many people …

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Do we really need a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years? New research says maybe not

Do we really need a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years? New research says maybe not

For generations, adults in the U.S. have been told to roll up their sleeves for a tetanus and diphtheria booster every 10 years. But new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests this long-standing advice may be outdated — and unnecessarily costly. In a study published Tuesday, OHSU scientists argue that adults who completed their childhood vaccinations may not …

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Large study squashes anti-vaccine talking points about aluminum

Large study squashes anti-vaccine talking points about aluminum

A sweeping analysis of health data from more than 1.2 million children in Denmark born over a 24-year period found no link between the small amounts of aluminum in vaccines and a wide range of health conditions—including asthma, allergies, eczema, autism, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The finding, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, firmly squashes a persistent anti-vaccine …

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