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Dermatologist: Morning or Evening Shower Both Work, Skin Care Matters More
New York dermatologist Carmen Castilla says there is no single right time to shower: for skin health, morning and evening showers differ little. What matters more is gentle washing and moisturizing afterwards.
NRA · 2 h ago
US Bans Experimental Compound SR-17018 That Users Turned to for Quitting Opioids
The US Drug Enforcement Administration emergency-listed SR-17018 as a Schedule I substance in late August, alongside heroin. Developed as a safer painkiller, it was being used by people trying to quit opioids.
Wired · 4 h ago
Black Beans in Korean Beauty Routines: What They Do and Don't Do for Hair
In South Korea, black beans are traditionally linked with healthy hair, but scientific evidence is limited. They are a valuable part of a balanced diet, not a proven remedy for hair loss.
NRA · 4 h ago
Italian maker LTL's impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses aimed at active lifestyles
Polycarbonate eyeglass lenses by Italian manufacturer LTL are available at Vision Express opticians in Latvia, aimed at children and active adults. The maker highlights impact resistance, lower weight and a range of protective coatings.
Jauns.lv · 8 h ago
Estonian therapists: no drawing skills needed for creative arts therapy
Estonian creative arts therapist Epp Sussen says people of all ages can benefit from creative arts therapy, and no artistic skills are required. Therapists in Estonia do not make diagnoses.
ERR News · 2 Nov, 16:10
Why You Drool on Your Pillow While Asleep: Doctors Explain the Common Causes
Drooling onto a pillow is usually harmless, but sometimes it can point to a health problem, the US outlet HuffPost reports. Doctors outline the most common causes and the signs that call for medical advice.
NRA · 2 Nov, 16:09
Study: Body Clock Rhythm Affects How Well Antidepressants Work
An Australian study suggests that nearly a quarter of people with depression have a form of the illness tied to circadian rhythm disruption. Standard antidepressants help such patients less.
ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 14:10
Study: Women's immune systems may fight viruses more effectively than men's
University of California researchers have found that women's immune cells may hold more of a protein called UTX, which helps fight viruses. The experiments were done only on mice, so applying the findings to people is premature.
NRA · 2 Nov, 14:09
Respiratory infection lasts about seven days on average, and neither doctors nor medicine shorten it
Family doctor and sleep specialist Ruslan Mihailovsky explains that neither a doctor's visit, medication, folk remedies nor extra sleep shortens a respiratory infection. These measures can only ease the symptoms.
LSM (rus) · 2 Nov, 13:11
Estonian art therapist: creative therapy can unlock new inner resources
Art therapist Epp Sussen said on the Estonian TV programme Terevisioon that visual art therapy suits everyone from children to older people and requires no drawing skill. She said colours, sounds and sensations give access to memories that are hard to put into words.
ERR (rus) · 2 Nov, 13:11
Researcher: Harm From Eating Mould May Appear Only After Many Years
A researcher warns that many moulds release fungal toxins that can affect health. The damage may build up and show itself years later rather than right away.
LSM · 2 Nov, 13:10
Riga East hospital surgeons build new esophagus from patient's own stomach tissue
Surgeons at Riga East Clinical University Hospital created a new esophagus for a patient from his own stomach tissue in a minimally invasive operation lasting about seven hours. The man can now eat normally again.
Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 12:09
Natto and health: what studies say about Japan's fermented soybeans, heart health and longevity
Natto, a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans, has been linked in studies to a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Scientists stress these are observational findings and no single food guarantees a long life.
NRA · 2 Nov, 12:09
Which Foods Help Keep Blood Sugar Stable
The US medical resource WebMD lists foods that help keep glucose levels steady, including apples, eggs, oats, avocados, berries, nuts and broccoli. No single food can lower blood sugar quickly, however.
NRA · 2 Nov, 10:09
Healthy ageing: which daily habits help preserve well-being and independence
Healthy ageing is shaped by physical activity, diet, sleep and social contact. In Latvia, only a small share of residents regularly eat oily fish, a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Jauns.lv · 2 Nov, 08:09
Psychotherapist, psychotherapy specialist or psychologist: how to tell them apart and check their right to practise
Mental health professionals in Latvia differ in education and legal status, and the current rules create confusion for patients. The article explains how the professions differ and where to verify a specialist's right to practise.
LV portāls · 2 Nov, 00:09
Hand-Knitted Wool Socks: Latvian Daily Lists Six Reasons They Are Good for Your Health
On 1 November the Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze published a piece on hand-knitted wool socks, saying they have not only sentimental but also practical, health-improving value. The article lists six reasons to wear them.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 22:08
Estonia launches online test to help people understand the causes of loneliness
Estonia has introduced an online test that helps people assess feelings of loneliness. It was developed jointly by the Apotheka pharmacy chain and the mental health organisation Peaasi.ee.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 19:10
Study: Women's Emotional Sensitivity Is a Product of Practice, Not an Innate Gift
A study covering more than 600,000 people in 76 countries found that women are better at understanding and guiding others' feelings, but that this is the result of long-term practice rather than an inborn trait.
ERR (rus) · 1 Nov, 17:09
Bedrocan bankruptcy threatens epilepsy patients' access to medical cannabis in the UK
The bankruptcy of Dutch firm Bedrocan puts the UK supply of Bedrolite at risk, a cannabis oil used by people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Most patients obtain it only privately, as the NHS prescribes it extremely rarely.
The Guardian Science · 1 Nov, 15:11
Illustrative Image on Medical Portal “Datamed” Led Reader to Believe Her X-ray Showed a Deformity
The medical test results portal “Datamed” will remove an illustrative X-ray image that patients could mistake for their own scan. A reader named Inga paid for a private doctor’s visit because of it.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 15:09
US scientists uncover a new cholesterol pathway and a possible drug candidate
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have described in Nature a previously unknown process by which a high-cholesterol diet weakens the liver's ability to clear LDL cholesterol. Blocking the enzyme CTSA sharply lowered LDL levels in mice.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 1 Nov, 08:11
Latvia's Ambulance Service: About 30% of Stroke Patients Seek Help Too Late
Latvia's Emergency Medical Service says that in the third quarter of this year, help was sought late in an average of 30% of stroke cases. The service and hospital neurologists remind the public how to recognise a stroke and why to act immediately.
NRA · 1 Nov, 05:11
Gastroenterologist Danilans: a long life should also be a full one
Professor Anatolijs Danilans, a gastroenterologist, stresses that living long is not enough and that staying vigorous in old age matters too. He shared advice on maintaining good wellbeing as a senior.
TVNET · 1 Nov, 01:10
How to Slow Browning in Cut Avocado and Keep It Fresh Longer
Cut avocado flesh turns brown because of oxidation, but lemon juice and tight wrapping can slow the process. The half should be kept in the fridge and used within one to two days.
Latvijas Avīze · 1 Nov, 00:10
Pēteris Apinis: Today's young people age biologically faster than earlier generations
Pēteris Apinis, a writer for the Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze, reviews studies on biological ageing ahead of his lecture "Ageing Beautifully". He says younger people age faster than their peers did 50 years ago, and cites lifestyle and environmental factors.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 22:09
Four fruits that may help you fall asleep faster
Nutrition specialists say certain fruits contain melatonin, tryptophan and magnesium, which help the body relax before sleep, according to the health site Verywell Health.
Jauns.lv · 31 Oct, 20:09
Woman publicly describes hospital experience: bedridden patients left without help eating or taking medication
A woman has shared on Facebook her experience as a hospital patient, saying that bedridden and seriously ill patients may not receive basic help. She calls on the Ministry of Health and hospital management to look at the quality of care in wards.
Latvijas Avīze · 31 Oct, 18:11
Study: People Who Cut Off Contact Feel Worse Than the Other Side Assumes
Researchers from the Universities of California and Cambridge found in three studies that people who "ghost" others often feel guilt, embarrassment and regret. A brief message saying they cannot talk now reduced misunderstanding.
Diena · 31 Oct, 17:09
Scientists identify the protein a gut bacterium's toxin uses to attack the colon
Johns Hopkins researchers found that the Bacteroides fragilis toxin BFT attaches to the protein claudin-4. A molecular decoy built from this finding protected mice from the toxin's effects.
ScienceDaily Veselība · 31 Oct, 16:10