Hot flashes associated with menopause are not experienced the same way by all women, according to the latest findings. Nearly 80 percent of menopausal women get hot flashes or night sweats, but timing and duration of these symptoms vary depending on a number of factors. Namely, body weight, race, education, and dietary habits affect the ...click here to read more
A new study suggests that type 2 diabetes can be prevented through the consumption of healthy fats. These types of fats are found in nuts, seeds, fish, and vegetable oils. On the other hand, the study also pointed out that people should limit their intake of animal fats and refined carbohydrates to further reduce their ...click here to read more
Pain perception has been found to be altered in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that Alzheimer’s disease may change a person’s ability to experience pain or recognize that they are in pain. This is problematic because the concomitant health issues may go undetected, causing further complications. In the study that carried on for ...click here to read more
If you suffer from chronic nasal congestion, inhaling steam won’t bring you nearly as much relief as a Neti pot will. Lead study author Dr. Paul Little said, “People with chronic and recurrent sinusitis have poor quality of life, similar to having a major chronic disease. It is very nice to be able to provide ...click here to read more
Research shows that comedians have a shorter lifespan than other actors, which begs the question – does comedy kill? Lead researcher Simon Stewart said, “The results point to a need for awareness of health and well-being concerns in the entertainment industry, and in elite comedians in particular.” Among highlighted reasons for the shorter lifespan are ...click here to read more
The first case of Zika virus transmitted sexually from a female to male has been reported. The New York City woman became infected while travelling abroad and infected her boyfriend during sex upon her return. Prior to this case, Zika virus was believed to be sexually transmitted only from males to females, not the other ...click here to read more
Summer arrives with many pleasant things – like warm weather, ice cream, outdoor fun – and a few not-so-pleasant ones, like blisters, for example. Although commonly found on the feet, they can actually show up anyplace where the skin rubs against clothing or another part of the body. Prevention is your number one defense from ...click here to read more
A new study has found that kidney damage can result from eating high amounts of red meat. The Singapore study suggests, swapping at least one portion of red meat for another type of protein can drastically lower the risk of kidney failure. The study mainly focused on pork intake and was associated with end-stage renal ...click here to read more
Summer months arrive with hot weather – and a high risk of heat stroke. If you don’t recognize the warning signs of heat stroke, you can be putting yourself in danger. Plus, the older you are, the higher your heat stroke risk is – along with a higher risk of resulting complications. Unlike hypothermia, a ...click here to read more
A new study recently published in PLOS Medicine suggests that those who ride their bikes have a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study involved more than 50,000 Danish men and women between 50 and 65 years old. The study found that people who bike to work or cycle regularly were actually less ...click here to read more
According to a small study of 17 adults suffering with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new technique may improve the stubborn symptoms. The new technique is actually not so new, as it has been used for a long time now to treat and control seizures in patients with epilepsy. The technique called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) ...click here to read more
A recent study, which looked at health insurance claims of almost nine million Americans, discovered that concussion diagnoses doubled between 2007 and 2014. Does this mean there is an actual increase in injuries, diagnoses, or both? Most significantly, the injury rates among 10- to 14-year-olds tripled, followed by 15- to 19-year-olds. Lead researcher Dr. Alan ...click here to read more
According to a new study recently published in the Journal of Pediatrics, children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails in early childhood and long after preschool age may be less likely to develop allergies into adolescence. Plus, protective benefits may continue into adulthood. Senior researcher Dr. Robert Hancox of the University of Otago ...click here to read more
Poop in swimming pools may be a disgusting thought, but fecal matter is often found in these public cooldown areas. If you come into contact with poop in swimming pools, you can get quite sick. Dr. William Schaffner from Vanderbilt University Medical Center said, “The most common problems people get while swimming are intestinal infections, ...click here to read more
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