An author and Instagram model is warning her fans about the dangers of illegal butt fillers after her own posterior became “discolored” and began sagging “more than it used to.” Courtney Barnes, known on Instagram as Ms. Miami, had originally gotten the illegal cosmetic procedures at “black market pumping parties” when she was just 22, Barcroft… Read More »
Athletes know a vigorous workout can release a flood of endorphins: “feel-good” hormones that boost mood. Now there’s evidence that exercise produces another hormone that may improve memory and protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study co-led by Ottavio Arancio, MD, PhD, a researcher at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and… Read More »
Coffee is thought to protect the brain against Parkinson’s disease. A recent study investigates which compounds might give coffee its neuroprotective powers. The findings may eventually lead to innovative new treatments. Understanding how coffee protects the brain could give Parkinson’s drug discovery a boost. More than 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the… Read More »
Nearly one billion people will be vaccinated against yellow fever in 27 high-risk African countries by 2026 with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi – the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and more than 50 health partners. The commitment is part of the Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics (EYE) in Africa strategy, which was launched by… Read More »
Former Lancaster mayor and pharmacy owner Charlie Smithgall won’t be facing charges for shooting at an armed man who police say tried to rob his pharmacy in Lancaster in October. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office released a statement on social media Friday. “From our review of information and evidence obtained, we anticipate no charges… Read More »
The fight against obesity is difficult, frustrating and for many, its a fight that takes a lot out of them. If you are one of those who have worked hard at losing weight by trying all sorts of diets and exercise regimens, and still haven’t lost weight or have failed to maintain weight loss, you… Read More »