Category Archives: Health News

One of the top pieces of weight-loss advice you’ll hear is to stop drinking soda. The stuff is loaded with sugar and “empty” calories that can lead to all kinds of health implications. But is diet soda any better? On the surface, it sure seems like it. Diet soda has no sugar and no calories; ...click here to read more

Those who suffer from depression may find that indulging in chocolate could help lower symptoms. A new UCL-lead study found that dark chocolate, specifically, may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms. Although gorging on chocolate to beat the blues has become cliché thanks to romantic comedies, there may be a reason we are hardwired ...click here to read more

For the longest time, we’ve heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. And although virtually every apple is a rich source of nutrition, new research indicates they are not created equal. Research recently published in Frontiers in Microbiology found that organic and conventional store-bought apples are more different than you might think. ...click here to read more

If you want to live a little longer and age a little slower, it might make sense to start eating a little less. Numerous studies—both on animals and humans—have indicated that only a slight cut in daily calories can lead to a massive boost in the chances of healthful aging and lifespan. Research has provided ...click here to read more

New research shows how hangovers may not just be a nuisance—they may actually reduce brain function and affect memory. Most of us, at one point or another, have had a little too much of a good night out and experienced a hangover, but this new research sheds light on how it may be more serious ...click here to read more

There is really only one way to describe feeling nauseous: terrible. When it hits, it can turn your whole day upside down. The rolling wave-like sensation can potentially even lead to vomiting. Surely, there is no shortage of anti-nausea over-the-counter pharmaceuticals on the market. But popular options, like Gravol, can come with an array of ...click here to read more

Many Americans take heartburn medication, but a new study confirms that they are linked to increased use of allergy medication. The research coming from Austria found that people who take drugs for stomach acid relief are almost twice as likely to use drugs to control allergy symptoms. Heartburn is commonly known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and it ...click here to read more

If you see the words “plant-based” and think “healthy,” you are certainly not alone. Plant-based diets can offer several health benefits, including reduced risk for type-2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and more. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that plant-based foods are healthful. Here’s what I mean. Edible plant foods in their whole form—fruit like apples ...click here to read more

It’s long been recommended that a warm bath or shower can improve sleep. There is also a growing body of research showing how important sleep is to almost every facet of your overall health. So, the question must be asked: is there a best time to take a bath? According to a new review published ...click here to read more

A gluten-free diet sounds like a pretty good idea, right? Not exactly. The truth is that a gluten-free diet is neither good nor bad on its own. It all depends on who’s eating it. A gluten-free diet is a good idea if you have celiac disease, a condition affecting roughly 1 in 100 people worldwide. ...click here to read more

Antibiotics have saved a lot of lives. They are a useful invention that can offer serious health benefits when required. But they are not required often, and taking them without a prescription can harm your health and well-being. A review of 31 studies, recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that many Americans ...click here to read more

Testosterone therapy sounds excellent for a lot of aging men. It can be a way to improve energy and sexual performance as well as boost mood and general feelings of well-being. But there is a possibility that it could increase the risk of a cardiovascular event too. Doctors have prescribed testosterone therapy (TRT) rather liberally ...click here to read more

A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that having either high or low levels of hemoglobin in the blood could be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen. There are medical concerns about having both high ...click here to read more

You may not often think about air pollution in your home if you live outside of an urban or suburban area. But toxins from dust, home appliances, finishes, cleaning products, and more can all be introduced into your homes’ atmosphere. Some examples include ammonia, carbon monoxide, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and formaldehyde. That list can ...click here to read more