Category Archives: Health News

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

Here’s a warning: proceed with caution if you’re a little queasy. But keep going if you’re interested in a major finding about the fountain of youth. It could be flowing inside you. Literally. Doctors are only beginning to understand the breadth of gut health. There is evidence and theories about the gut-brain axis, but work ...click here to read more

A lot of eye and vision problems can be prevented if you form healthy eye care habits. There are little things you do every day to limit the risk of eye troubles and maintain healthy vision. If you already have vision trouble, these practices may help it from worsening. Here are the best things you ...click here to read more

New research shows that mild fatty liver disease is linked to higher mortality rates. Previous studies found that patients who had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis had an increased risk of death. This new research shows how even mild fatty liver disease can increase that risk. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, ...click here to read more

Have you ever heard of VTE? What about venous thromboembolism? There’s a good chance you haven’t. And you’re not alone. Most have no idea what it is. But according to data from the American Heart Association, it may have affected over 1 million Americans last year. And the numbers have been on a steady climb ...click here to read more

Older adults often worry if exercise intensity could increase their mortality risk, but new research shows that there is no connection between the two. The study published in The BMJ has found that the intensity of exercise performed appears to make no difference to the risk of mortality among older adults. Regular physical activity is ...click here to read more

Blood could be pressing hard on your veins and arteries, trying to squeeze through to its destination. Or it could easily be flowing through like a lazy river. One of those scenarios could spell big trouble for your health. It could boost the risk of heart attack, heart disease, and stroke. The other means your ...click here to read more

Your colon isn’t the first thing on your mind when you wake up. I get it. But by thinking about it—just a little—in the morning, you could offer a significant boost to its health. And you don’t even really have to think about your colon. Instead, consider what you’ll eat for breakfast. Yogurt with berries ...click here to read more

New research has examined the relationship between the flu, heart attack, and stroke, all of which occur more frequently in the winter. It was found that after flu-like illnesses, many patients showed an increase in the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association analyzed public ...click here to read more

Days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are dropping, yet the leaves are building a bright tapestry that adds a certain warmth to the season. Unfortunately, that doesn’t offer much support for bone health. Autumn, or should I say fall, presents plenty of opportunities for slips and other threats to bone health you might not ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the journal Lancet, blindness, sight loss, and severe vision impairment are predicted to double by 2050. Vision problems are estimated to affect almost 900 million people worldwide in the next few decades, which is up from approximately 338 million today. To come to this conclusion, researchers from Anglia Ruskin ...click here to read more

There’s a good chance when your temperature rises, or your body starts to hurt, you reach for ibuprofen. Most do. But doing it daily could be far less safe than you believe. In fact, it could be flat-out dangerous. Ibuprofen is a common over-the-counter (OTC) medication sold under names like Advil and Motrin. It is ...click here to read more

Thanksgiving may be a challenge this year. The pandemic has created a unique situation that could prevent you from seeing your loved ones. Of course, this time of year can also be difficult for people trying to manage high blood sugar or type-2 diabetes. There’s a lot of sweets and carbohydrates flying around this time ...click here to read more

Lowering cholesterol takes effort. It requires a multi-faceted approach centered around diet, lifestyle, and, if needed, medication. But how long does it take to lower cholesterol? Longer than you might hope. Even though it can take months to achieve a noticeable improvement in cholesterol with hard work, there is a massive payoff: routines you develop ...click here to read more