Peanuts help to treat tuberculosis? A Story of Scientists’ Self-Denial

Tuberculosis isChronic infectious diseases caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis can invade many organs, with pulmonary tuberculosis infection or tuberculosis being the most common.Through the efforts of human medical workers, tuberculosis is no longer an incurable disease. From a medical point of view, it can be prevented and treated, but if it is not properly treated, up to two thirds of patients will lose their lives. In 2003, a scientific news that “substances in peanuts can cure tuberculosis” attracted great attention, and many media including the BBC in Britain made enthusiastic reports. In the Chinese media, the news was widely spread, and many health columns and even doctors recommended it to the public and patients as a “scientific discovery”. However, this is Read More …

There are ways to prevent diseases. Dr. Clove will give advice.

It’s March when grass grows and warblers fly again. Have you already succumbed to your little excitement and prepared to change into spring clothes and go out for a hike? Don’t be busy, spring is also a season with high incidence of various infectious diseases, which often makes people fall in love unconsciously. Before going out, please bring this April disease prevention book prepared for you by Dr. Clove, make full preparations and say no to the spring disease. April Disease Prevention Book Try to avoid crowded and closed places, such as shopping malls and cinemas, so as not to come into contact with patients. If you have to go, don’t stay too long. Strengthen physical fitness: ensure adequate nutrition Read More …

Have a cold and cough. Have some honey

A few days ago, I had a cold and cough in my son’s circle of friends. It was mentioned that a cold and cough can be relieved by some honey. Many people know that I have always opposed the deification of the efficacy of honey, so after the state was released, many people replied with teasing: “Yo, you also know to eat honey]. In this case, it seems that honey and cough are worth talking about. Honey can relieve cough This is supported by evidence! A number of studies have found that honey can be used to treat coughs. The most important of these is a 2012 control study in Israel, which showed that honey can indeed reduce the frequency Read More …

Varicose veins

Manifestations of varicose veins Patients with varicose veins have veins standing out like earthworms on their legs, which often appear on their calves. The common manifestations of varicose veins are that the legs have no strength, the skin is itchy and swollen, and even the skin color may be deepened, rough and rotten. Treatment of varicose veins 1. Conservative treatment It is suitable for early mild varicose veins, pregnant women, patients who are too old to be treated by surgery and whose whole body condition is poor to tolerate surgery, including avoiding standing for a long time, raising the leg with varicose veins from time to time, wearing elastic socks or using elastic bandages to relieve symptoms. 2. Non-conservative treatment Read More …

Knee pain, take some health medicine to supplement the knee is OK?

Knee pain is one of the common problems in the elderly, and vitamin (also called [vitamin]) is a famous health product for joint maintenance. However, one of the most famous vendors, Rexall Sundown, a US company that sells vitamin, was prosecuted in 2013 for false propaganda. They announced through the media that the company had paid 7.5 million US dollars for the refund. Consumers who bought the company’s Vitamin C between 2005 and 2013 can ask for a refund of 8 yuan per bottle and no more than 13 bottles per person. The reason why they were accused was: false propaganda. Now, if they do not want to be accused, they must immediately revise the original propaganda language. The right Read More …

Silicosis

Silicosis is caused by workers inhaling free silica dust for a long time during their work, and is one of the most serious occupational lung diseases. The patient’s manifestations are mainly the formation of lumps of things (nodules) in the lung, the gradual increase of fibrous tissues in the lung (diffuse hyperplasia of fibrous tissues) and other changes, resulting in dyspnea and various symptoms of the whole body. Symptoms of silicosis In the early stage of silicosis, patients may not feel uncomfortable, but if they are examined by X-ray chest film at this time, abnormalities can be found. With the aggravation of silicosis, or suffering from other diseases (such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, etc.) at the same time, more obvious Read More …

Are you allergic to pollen? The nose itches and sneezes constantly during the [flower season]? What should I do?

In March of Yangchun, grass grows and warblers fly, and flowers bloom. It is a good season to travel. Butterflies were flying in the flowers, and children chased them mischievously. But not long ago, one of the children began to cough incessantly. Her small hands were still rubbing her nose assiduously. Her eyes were red, her eyes were full of tears, and she sneezed incessantly. Soon she turned into slugs. Now her parents are in a hurry. They used to go out to play, that is, sneeze a few times. Now why are they still coughing? ! Mom and Dad decided to take Mei to the hospital. Arriving at the hospital, the allergy doctor combined the medical history, allergen examination Read More …

Ice cream, humidifiers, light salt water can deal with colds? My God, is it so magical?

Thanks to the continuous efforts of popular science workers, many people have already got a correct understanding-[colds are upper respiratory tract infections caused by viruses and do not need antibiotic treatment] [colds can be cured without taking medicine, but they can take medicine to relieve symptoms]. But I know a lot of truth, but I still have a bad cold, sore throat, dizziness, sour nose, and then my heart is very tired… Therefore, in this article, we should talk less about the big truth and give more small tricks. Ice cream relieves sore throat Will the children laugh happily on the [deathbed] when they see this move? When catching a cold, if there is pharyngeal pain, when it is not Read More …

Be careful to prevent this disease after the age of 50! Many family conflicts may be due to it

Aunt Mei just retired last year. Two years ago, her son married his wife and moved out. She and her wife exercised on weekdays and occasionally went out for a trip. Everything seemed to be natural and happy. But recently her daughter-in-law became pregnant, and Aunt Mei had to consider what happened after her daughter-in-law gave birth. Perhaps she was worried day and night and did not have a good rest. Aunt Mei had coughed a lot recently. After her daughter-in-law heard about it, she was afraid that Aunt Mei had consumption. Don’t let her approach her. Aunt Mei was even more worried, so she found the headline of health. After we heard the problem clearly, we decided to tell Read More …

Watch out! The house [illness] can also [infect] you.

You may have had such experiences: Sneezing incessantly as soon as you get home, or headache, drowsiness and weakness of limbs as soon as you get to the office. Do you think someone misses you when sneezing? Or are you extremely anxious about your poor working condition? Watch out! This may be the [sick] house affecting your health. What? The house will also get sick? Yes. When the living conditions of a building are not up to standard, for example, the house is too hot, the lighting is not enough, there is not enough fresh air, the smell in the house is pungent, etc., these buildings that make people live uncomfortably are [sick] buildings, which we call bad buildings or Read More …