Weird Causes of Nail Fungus

Weird Causes of Nail Fungus

Around 5.5% of people worldwide struggle with nail fungus, and as treatments are slow to work, it is important to find out whether there is anything we can do to prevent it. A new study in the Journal of Fungi has compiled a list of scientifically proven risk factors,...
This Hypothyroidism Drug Causes Arthritis

This Hypothyroidism Drug Causes Arthritis

This is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for hypothyroidism. It’s often even taken by people without a low thyroid hormone level. Until recently it was considered harmless but a new study in Arthritis Research & Therapy reveals that this drug...
Strange Vertigo Symptoms in the Elderly

Strange Vertigo Symptoms in the Elderly

Vertigo affects people of all ages. But a new study in the Journal of Internal Medicine reveals that people over 60 experience vertigo differently than younger people. This means they’re often misdiagnosed and given the wrong treatment options. Benign Paroxysmal...
A Shocking Cause of Dementia (And Ways to Prevent It)

A Shocking Cause of Dementia (And Ways to Prevent It)

Today, we understand that a person’s genetics and health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes are associated with dementia risk. But an interesting study in a recent edition of the journal JAMA Network Open reveals a risk factor not previously known....
This Activity Heals Osteoporosis

This Activity Heals Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects nearly 20% of women and 5% of men aged 50 and above. These statistics are bad, but they do show that this condition is not an inevitable part of aging. So, what can you then do to avoid or even reverse osteoporosis? A new study in Scientific...
Does Meat Cause Heart Attacks? Surprise, Surprise…

Does Meat Cause Heart Attacks? Surprise, Surprise…

The findings of studies researching the connection between meat consumption and cardiovascular health have been contradictory and have baffled researchers. But a new study from the Journal of Hypertension may finally provide an explanation. Yes, meat can cause heart...