High Blood Iron’s Lethal Consequences

High Blood Iron’s Lethal Consequences

Until fairly recently, medical specialists did not believe that high blood iron levels (hemochromatosis) was a serious condition, aside from its link to high blood pressure. But they are quickly changing their minds. A study just published in JAMA has now found that...
How Shingles Can Make You Blind (Strong Warning!)

How Shingles Can Make You Blind (Strong Warning!)

Shingles are horrible. The itch, the pain, the discomfort, and sometimes the months of aftereffects. Blindness is not on the risk list most of us make for ourselves. But we should, according to a new study published in La Revue de Medecine Interne, or the French...
Horrifying Hypothyroidism and Heart Connection

Horrifying Hypothyroidism and Heart Connection

Subclinical hypothyroidism is a mostly symptom-free condition in which your thyroid hormones test within the normal range while your thyroid-stimulating hormone is mildly elevated. While it is tempting to think of this condition as not especially serious, a new...
This Healthy Diet Causes Osteoporosis

This Healthy Diet Causes Osteoporosis

Numerous studies have found this diet to be extremely beneficial for various health issues, including cardiovascular health, diabetes, and more. But a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine reveals that it’s disastrous when it comes to osteoporosis. The...