By Samantha Young Wednesday, August 24, 2022 (Kaiser News) — SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, KHN has learned. Lori … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A middle-aged woman learned the hard way that herbal supplements can cause harm. The 56-year-old suffered a dangerous heart rhythm disorder after taking high doses of hemp oil containing CBD (cannabidiol), and CBG (cannabigerol) and berberine supplements. She told doctors she was … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Herbal kratom is used by less than 1% of the U.S. population, but the rate is much higher among those who misuse opioid painkillers, a new study finds. Kratom is used to manage pain and opioid withdrawal. However, it carries the risk of addiction … Read more
A healthy diet can help your immune system stay strong and keep health problems at bay. “Most nutrition requirements can be met with food,” says Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But as you age, if you have a limited diet and don’t get the vitamins and … Read more