Garlic Could Protect Against Hip Osteoarthritis Researchers at King’s College London and the University of East Anglia have discovered that women who consume a diet high in allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions, and leeks, have lower levels of hip osteoarthritis. The findings, published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders journal, not only highlight the possible effects of diet in protecting against osteoarthritis, but also show…

Bullying Linked to Psoriasis Almost half of children with psoriasis surveyed by the National Psoriasis Foundation report being bullied at least once in the six months this study was conducted. The Psoriasis Foundation surveyed parents of kids with psoriatic disease and found that 44 percent of children have been bullied by their peers, and 38 percent of kids say the abuse was a direct result…

Topaz Pharmaceuticals Announces Completion of Pivotal Phase 3 Trials of Ivermectin Topical Cream Topaz Pharmaceuticals Inc., a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, announces the completion of two Phase 3 clinical trials that studied the use of ivermectin topical cream as a potential treatment for head lice. These trials were conducted according to a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).…

The Healing Properties of a Eucalyptus Oil Bath by Dr. Reinhard R. Bergel Eucalyptus oil has many healing properties and there are many benefits of a eucalyptus oil bath. It can provide soothing relief from common ailments or it can simply make you feel clean and invigorated. The benefits of eucalyptus oil baths come from the healing properties of the essential oil. Eucalyptus essential oil…