Gout tied to hidden gut bacteria

by ShellyManning | Oct 15, 2025

Gout is surging worldwide, and new research shows it’s far more than a joint disease. A major review in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology reveals just how much progress scientists made in the past year. More than 55 million people now live with gout, a number...

Heal sleep apnea at home—in 3 minutes(study)

by Christian Goodman | Oct 14, 2025

A recent network meta-analysis in Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice takes a fresh look at myofunctional therapy (MT) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It dives into randomized trials from adults and kids, adding up the effects across studies up to April 2024....

Hidden gut danger in Hypothyroidism

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 12, 2025

Hypothyroidism doesn’t just affect your thyroid. New research suggests it could also disrupt your gut. At ENDO, researchers reported that people with underactive thyroids face a significantly higher risk of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). The risk was...

3 Arthritis improvements tested

by ShellyManning | Oct 11, 2025

Arthritis already makes daily life harder — add aging to the mix, and things get tougher. Older arthritis patients often face worse pain, more co-morbidities, and severe mobility limitations. A new narrative review in Rheumatology International digs into what helps....

5-minute Acid Reflux Relief

by Scott Davis | Oct 10, 2025

Acid reflux is everywhere. Millions deal with it every day. But a new study shows the fix might be as simple as how you breathe. In this trial, researchers tested whether abdominal breathing could calm gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They enrolled 22 adults...

Stop gum disease – 3 easy habits

by Julissa Clay | Oct 9, 2025

Gum disease is more than a problem with your gums. It can affect your whole body. This is especially true if you’re older. A recent literature review in Geriatrics looked at ways to prevent gum disease in older adults. Researchers focused on people aged 65 and above....