This Common Drug Causes Dementia

This Common Drug Causes Dementia

Most people develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, but it is only in some cases that this condition progresses to full-blown dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. A new study in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has just identified one common medication that...
Sleep Apnea Caused By These 3 Foods (cut them out)

Sleep Apnea Caused By These 3 Foods (cut them out)

You’ve probably heard of factors that contribute to sleep apnea, but food is very seldom discussed. And we’re not talking about obesity (although it’s a big contributor to sleep apnea), as these are not foods that necessarily cause weight gain. Yet, one of them will...
The Real Suffering of Shingles

The Real Suffering of Shingles

People often think of shingles — also known as herpes zoster — as being no more than an innocent skin rash. But it is actually an instance of acute inflammation of the nerve ganglia that can have lots of complications. The journal Advances in Therapy has just released...
These Plants Halt Hemochromatosis

These Plants Halt Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is a genetic condition and is therefore often considered incurable. But a new study in the latest edition of the journal Metallomics reveals a natural ingredient found in many common vegetables that can drastically stop your body’s absorption of iron...