Is acid reflux all in our mind?

Is acid reflux all in our mind?

Acid reflux is usually blamed on spicy food, overeating, smoking, alcohol, and other things we consume. But an interesting new study in Scientific Reports shows some surprising connections between acid reflux and our mind. Using data from 518 acid reflux patients, the...
Gout reversed: a common spice

Gout reversed: a common spice

Gout is caused by a buildup of urate crystals in the joints, which triggers inflammation. Current medications to treat gout can lower uric acid levels and reduce inflammation, but they’re ineffective and often come with serious side effects. A new, groundbreaking...
The worst climate for arthritis (surprise!)

The worst climate for arthritis (surprise!)

If you suffer from arthritis, you have probably noticed how weather sometimes affects it. But what is the worst climate for arthritis? A new study in the journal Scientific Reports sheds some light on this and the results may surprise you. A group of researchers used...
The best protein for heart health revealed (new study)

The best protein for heart health revealed (new study)

High protein diets have become extremely popular recently. Millions of people and numerous studies have revealed the amazing health benefits of these types of diets. These include weight loss, blood sugar level, and cardiovascular health. But what type of protein is...
Heal chronic kidney disease by binging on this food

Heal chronic kidney disease by binging on this food

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is considered an incurable progressing disease, meaning once it starts, it will get worse and worse by the year and there is little you can do about it. However, a new study in Journal of Renal Nutrition challenges this standard belief....
This fruit halts osteoporosis bone loss

This fruit halts osteoporosis bone loss

The traditional medical system has no effective treatments for osteoporosis. Once you get it, it keeps worsening year by year. But a new study presented at the American Physiological Society annual meeting at Experimental Biology reveals an unexpected solution in the...