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"Papaya seeds contain compounds that naturally kill parasites" Overstates scientific confidence : Claims that papaya seeds can kill intestinal parasites are based on two small studies focused only on roundworms, a kind of intestinal worm. The results of these studies have yet to be confirmed in larger randomized clinical trials and cannot be generalized to other intestinal parasites like tapeworms. Inadequate support : Although several studies have found evidence that papaya seed extract interferes with the development of yeast, there isn't clinical evidence of the effectiveness of papaya seeds for treating yeast infections. KEY TAKE AWAY Viral social media posts claim that papaya seeds effectively kill intestinal parasites. However, the evidence suggesting that papaya seeds have an anti-parasitic effect in people is very limited, largely based on two small studies specifically about roundworms, a type of inte...

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Guest commentary: Mental Illnesses, discrimination, and support in Minnesota Published 5:06 pm Friday, September 30, 2022 By Sue Abderholden Executive Director of NAMI Minnesota Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is October 3—8. It's a time to raise awareness of mental illnesses, fight discrimination, and provide support to people whose lives have been impacted. This year it takes on significant importance because so many people are experiencing poor mental health due to the impact of the pandemic. Anxiety and depression have increased dramatically. We can see the angst in our community —   people with short tempers or who are easily frustrated. Mental illnesses are common — one in five people are affected — so the time has come to talk openly about them so that people seek care early when it can be most effective. It's also important to remember that it is a young person...

The move allows the insurance company to expand the reach of high-quality care and coverage to more Medicare beneficiaries.   Greensboro, N.C. – Cone Health and Novant Health have signed an agreement giving Novant Health an interest in HealthTeam Advantage (HTA) — the Medicare Advantage company started by Cone Health. Cone Health remains the majority shareholder. The agreement means more choices for consumers, thereby growing the number of people we can care for. With the addition of Novant Health as a partner, more consumers, more providers and the facilities they use will have HTA as an insurance option.   "I firmly believe that partnerships are the future of health care, and this agreement with Novant Health clearly shows why," said Dr. Mary Jo Cagle, CEO of Cone Health. "We have the expertise of running a successful Medicare Advantage plan and adding Novant Health's providers to the network will allow many more people across the...

"Rash" is a general term that describes an area of irritated skin. It often causes changes to the color and texture of your skin—for example, it can be red, itchy, bumpy, scaly, warm, and/or painful. It can appear suddenly or develop over several days. A number of different conditions can cause rashes, including allergies and infections; your age and genes may also play a role. A rash on your face is not only uncomfortable but also embarrassing. This article will discuss the causes of a face rash, symptoms, and treatments you can do at home. Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Causes Many factors can trigger a facial rash. Here's a look at some of the most common causes. Infectious Causes Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can all cause skin infections. Oftentimes, these pathogens enter the skin through a cut, insect bite, or other wound. The resulting infection can cause red bumps and other rash symptoms on your face. Bact...

When loved ones pass away, there are lots of considerations, including what happens to their Social Security. The decedent's payments need to be stopped, but survivor's benefits may be available to the spouse or, in certain cases, children.  Social Security benefits stop at death. If a loved one who was receiving Social Security dies, you need to notify the Social Security Administration as soon as possible. Often the funeral home does this as one of its services, but if not, you can notify Social Security by calling 1-800-772-1213 or contacting your local Social Security office. Benefits are not paid for the month the recipient dies and are not prorated. So, even if the recipient dies in the middle or end of the month, Social Security will not pay any benefits for that month. If the Social Security Administration is not notified on time and makes a payment, that payment will have to be returned.  Death Benefit Regardless o...

The Monroe News  |  USA TODAY NETWORK Two Health Checks have been set in Monroe County. Free and low-cost tests and services will be offered on Oct. 6 at Heritage Baptist Church, 612 Strasburg Rd. in Monroe, and on Nov. 3 at Carleton United Methodist Church, 11435 Grafton Rd. in Carleton. Both will be open from 8 a.m. to noon. A 12-hour fast from food and water is recommended; medications can be taken with a water. The events are offered by the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties and ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital, along with three major partners, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Family Medical Center and the Monroe County Health Department. Initial funding for the project comes from ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital and the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties, while the partners conduct all the testing, lab work and supply staffing and volunteers.  The annual Health Checks provide low-cost health testing and health information in the spring a...

Abstract The influence of supplementary feeding of wildlife on disease transmission and its consequent impacts on population dynamics are underappreciated. In Great Britain, supplementary feeding is hypothesised to have enabled the spread of the protozoan parasite, Trichomonas gallinae , from columbids to finches, leading to epidemic finch trichomonosis and a rapid population decline of greenfinch ( Chloris chloris ). More recently, chaffinch ( Fringilla coelebs ), has also declined markedly from the second to fifth commonest bird in Britain. Using citizen science data, we show that both declines were driven primarily by reduced adult survival, with the greatest reductions occurring in peri-domestic habitats, where supplementary food provision is common. Post-mortem examinations showed a proportional increase in chaffinch trichomonosis cases, near-contemporaneous with its population decline. Like greenfinches, chaffinches often use supplementary food, but are less associated with human...