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New research shows how effective a green Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatter liver disease (NAFLD). According to a long-term clinical intervention trial led by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers and a team of international colleagues, this specific type of diet is far superior to others for reducing intrahepatic fat. The ...click here to read more

By following a low carbohydrate diet, patients with type 2 diabetes may experience greater rates of remission. A study published in The BMJ Today found that compared to other recommended diets, a strict low carbohydrate diet that is followed for six months is the best option for those looking to manage their diabetes. According to ...click here to read more

It’s easy to think that health is all about your heart and mind. But there’s a lot more you need to think about, although some of it doesn’t get the shine it deserves. Take your muscles and bones, for example. If they got half of the attention your heart gets, you’d be far less likely ...click here to read more

Weight is closely linked to colon health and has been for quite some time. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it affects everyone the same way. New research shows that different weight measurements for women and men may be better predictors of colon health complications. Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been associated with colon ...click here to read more

Patients who have psoriasis may be at an increased risk for metabolic syndrome (MetSyn), leading to a higher cardiovascular risk. This new information comes from a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. For the study, researchers from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues examined the impact ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, so it is imperative to start paying attention to your heart health immediately. Even those who have prediabetes are at risk and should be focusing on a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle. Prediabetes is a result of poor blood sugar levels in the body. Unchecked, overtime it ...click here to read more

The largest study of testosterone treatment in men has found that it may help to prevent or reverse those newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe this landmark study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology will prompt renewed interest in preventing diabetes in at-risk men. The study, known as T4DM (Testosterone for the ...click here to read more

Testosterone has been taking a bit of a hit in the news these days. Men appear more susceptible to COVID-19, and some are blaming potential immunosuppressive effects of the primary male sex hormone. What is the connection between testosterone and immune health? There is evidence showing that high testosterone can influence susceptibility to pathogens. Men ...click here to read more

Those who have type 2 diabetes may have a higher risk of developing heart disease. According to new research published by the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, even if diabetes patients have all risk factors under control, they are still at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Previous studies have found that patients ...click here to read more

How many times have you asked, “what should I eat for prostate health?” expecting to get a list of foods that can prevent illness? The answer might surprise you. That list doesn’t exist, per se. The notion that food is medicine is certainly popular, but it’s not necessarily truthful. Food is not medicine. It can, ...click here to read more

There is a common denominator for most common chronic illnesses: inflammation. Low grade, chronic inflammation to be precise. This type of inflammation is always there, running in the background. It makes your body less efficient by mounting an attack against itself. It can be very harmful and contribute to serious illness. For example, chronic illness ...click here to read more

Pregnant women who experience severe morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), are more likely to have an increased risk of depression. The debilitating condition is much more severe than ‘normal’ morning sickness and is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization during pregnancy. Severe morning sickness affects around 1–2 percent of pregnant women ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline has been widely reported in women during the menopause transition. Women often complain about being more forgetful during this phase of life, so a new study presented at The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) aimed to find the association between menopause and cognitive decline. The study looked to identify whether mitochondrial function may ...click here to read more

How do you keep your veins healthy? If you’ve never really thought about it, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Most people don’t think twice, let alone once, about how their veins are doing. Until it’s too late. Once you’ve got a problem, like varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis, they might be all you think about. ...click here to read more