Strange Shingles and Diabetes Connection

Strange Shingles and Diabetes Connection

Shingles is not just a skin rash—it can become extremely painful with pain that lasts for years. As you know, it is caused by the varicella-zoster (chickenpox) virus. Type-2 diabetes is an inflammatory disease that spikes blood sugar levels. What could these two...
This Popular Drink Causes Heart Attack and Premature Death

This Popular Drink Causes Heart Attack and Premature Death

Here’s an easy way to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by 50%. Just drink less of this popular refreshment (and most people think this drink is healthy!). Really. That’s all you have to do. How neat is that? A research group from Iowa University...
This Enjoyable Activity Defeats Dementia

This Enjoyable Activity Defeats Dementia

The traditional medical system has no solution for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. There are no drugs that cure it or stop it from progressing. That’s why we celebrate a new study in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences. It reveals how a quite...
Hemorrhoids And Heart Disease: Weird Connection

Hemorrhoids And Heart Disease: Weird Connection

Hemorrhoids occur pretty far from the heart. So, you’d probably think of it as quite a long shot to make a connection there. But a new study published in the journal Advances in Rheumatology draws this unlikely connection. It also reveals a shocking discovery that may...
How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Children

How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Children

Hypothyroidism can affect your mood, body weight, energy level, and many other health factors. But can it affect your children? Is that even possible? Yes, says a new study published in the American Journal of Perinatology. And this may actually be one of the greatest...