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Study Finds Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Improve Bone Strength in Children: Research from Queen Mary University of London and Harvard School of Public Health published in The Lancet

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Study Finds Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Improve Bone Strength in Children: Research from Queen Mary University of London and Harvard School of Public Health published in The Lancet

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health, concluded that vitamin D supplements do not improve bone strength or reduce the risk of fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency. The study results were published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. In the study, researchers instructed more … Read more

Plastic Surgeon in Armenia Discusses Men’s Nose Surgery Trends and Increase in Women’s Interventions

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Plastic Surgeon in Armenia Discusses Men’s Nose Surgery Trends and Increase in Women’s Interventions

In Armenia, men most often turn to plastic surgeons for nose surgery. But men make up a very small percentage of the total number of applicants. Plastic surgeon Ashot Torosyan stated this in an interview with NEWS.am Medicine. “In Armenia, only 3-5% of those seeking plastic surgery are men. They change the shape of the … Read more

The Truth About Treating the Common Cold: Expert Warns Most Medications Useless

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The Truth About Treating the Common Cold: Expert Warns Most Medications Useless

There is no cure for the common cold, and most existing medications are useless. I warned about this Very Well Health physician, assistant professor at the University of California School of Medicine John Mafi. He stated that it is impossible to cure a cold with medicine, but you can only alleviate its symptoms: lower the … Read more

Armenia’s Minister of Health Addresses Rising Medicine Prices and Health Insurance Reform Plans

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Armenia’s Minister of Health Addresses Rising Medicine Prices and Health Insurance Reform Plans

Since there is a value added tax on medicines in Armenia, their prices are higher than, for example, in neighboring Georgia. This was stated at a press conference on January 12 by the Minister of Health of Armenia Anahit Avanesyan. “The price of medicines is also influenced by the fact that Armenia is a rather … Read more

British Doctor Phil Sizer Advises Having Sex During a Cold to Boost Immunity

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British Doctor Phil Sizer Advises Having Sex During a Cold to Boost Immunity

British doctor Phil Sizer advised people to have sex during a cold. According to him, this will allow the body to quickly cope with pathogenic microorganisms. Image source: publicdomainpictures.net As Phil Sizer notes, a coughing or sneezing partner during sex cannot create a romantic atmosphere, but sexual intercourse during ARVI or flu allows the human … Read more

Nairi Medical Center Expands Gynecological Oncological Services to Include Bhutanese Doctors

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Nairi Medical Center Expands Gynecological Oncological Services to Include Bhutanese Doctors

The gynecological oncological service of the Nairi MC, being a certified European center, is expanding the geography of doctors who have undergone retraining in the service: EU countries, Iran, India, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine. Now Bhutan has joined them. Obstetrician-gynecologist Namku Dorja, in the course of increasing her knowledge in the field of gynecological oncology, was … Read more

Nebulization Not Effective for Cold Treatment: Health Expert

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Nebulization Not Effective for Cold Treatment: Health Expert

Nebulization or inhalation therapy is not useful for acute upper respiratory tract infections or above the chest cavity such as colds or flu, according to health expert from RSCM Prof Dr dr Bambang Supriyatno, Sp.A(K). A cold is a common viral infection that attacks the nose and throat. This condition is usually harmless and symptoms … Read more

Why Covid-19 Has Made Us More Anxious About Catching a Cold

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Before the Covid-19 pandemic, itchy throats and runny noses were often considered as have a cold normal. However, since the pandemic hit, many people have been very alert and concerned about the viruses that cause colds, whether it’s a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, a flu that isn’t seasonal, or something else. “During … Read more