by Julissa Clay | Sep 9, 2021
We normally think of toothbrushing as the most important way to prevent gum disease, and that is definitely important. But a new study in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dentistry now argues that the food we eat is equally important, or even more....
by ShellyManning | Sep 8, 2021
Could you burn or freeze your gout away? Not quite, but a new study in the journal Cells reveals that temperature can drastically affect gout. Gout is a form of arthritis in which monosodium urate crystals are deposited in your joints. But this is not what causes the...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 7, 2021
Vertigo is the most common cause of falls and broken bones among the elderly. But could falling also be the cause of vertigo? And in that case, how should you treat your vertigo? A new study in the journal Injury investigated this issue and came up with a simple...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 5, 2021
There are many causes of high blood pressure that are difficult to avoid, while others, like genetic influences, may be downright impossible to control. However, it is within your power to prevent the number one cause of high blood pressure. Even if your blood...
by ShellyManning | Sep 4, 2021
Water is healthy. Drinking a lot of it is essential if you suffer from kidney disease. But according to a new study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, water can also escalate the deterioration in your kidney disease and quickly bring you to the...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 3, 2021
Advanced age is the single biggest contributing factor to dementia, which is rather depressing, considering that this is something none of us can escape. But a study presented at the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference provides some hope by...