This “acid-neutralizer” protects CKD brains

This “acid-neutralizer” protects CKD brains

If you’re living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), you might already feel it. Slower recall. Brain fog. That frustrating moment where the word’s on the tip of your tongue… and then it’s just gone. Turns out, it’s not your imagination. Chronic kidney disease...
This health habit spikes Blood Pressure (stopit)

This health habit spikes Blood Pressure (stopit)

There’s one health habit you’ve been told to do to protect your teeth. But according to a new study in Free Radical Biology & Medicine from Cardiff University, this habit can prevent your blood pressure from going down. The trial followed 39 younger...
Stab Neuropathy stabbing pain away

Stab Neuropathy stabbing pain away

Chemotherapy can save lives. But for many, it leaves a painful mark: Neuropathy. It brings burning, tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet. As many as 6 in 10 patients feel it, and it often lingers long after treatment ends. A new review in Frontiers in...
Gout tied to hidden gut bacteria

Gout tied to hidden gut bacteria

Gout is surging worldwide, and new research shows it’s far more than a joint disease. A major review in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology reveals just how much progress scientists made in the past year. More than 55 million people now live with gout, a number...
Heal sleep apnea at home—in 3 minutes(study)

Heal sleep apnea at home—in 3 minutes(study)

A recent network meta-analysis in Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice takes a fresh look at myofunctional therapy (MT) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It dives into randomized trials from adults and kids, adding up the effects across studies up to April 2024....
Hidden gut danger in Hypothyroidism

Hidden gut danger in Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism doesn’t just affect your thyroid. New research suggests it could also disrupt your gut. At ENDO, researchers reported that people with underactive thyroids face a significantly higher risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). The risk was...
3 Arthritis improvements tested

3 Arthritis improvements tested

Arthritis already makes daily life harder — add aging to the mix, and things get tougher. Older arthritis patients often face worse pain, more co-morbidities, and severe mobility limitations. A new narrative review in Rheumatology International digs into what helps....
5-minute Acid Reflux Relief

5-minute Acid Reflux Relief

Acid reflux is everywhere. Millions deal with it every day. But a new study shows the fix might be as simple as how you breathe. In this trial, researchers tested whether abdominal breathing could calm gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They enrolled 22 adults...
Stop gum disease – 3 easy habits

Stop gum disease – 3 easy habits

Gum disease is more than a problem with your gums. It can affect your whole body. This is especially true if you’re older. A recent literature review in Geriatrics looked at ways to prevent gum disease in older adults. Researchers focused on people aged 65 and above....
Eggs don’t spike Cholesterol… this does

Eggs don’t spike Cholesterol… this does

Eating eggs isn’t the heart-health sin you’ve been told it is. This is according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from Tufts tracked 1,400+ U.S. adults at risk for heart disease. They analyzed how...