Parkinson’s Disease and Diabetes Strange Connection

Parkinson’s Disease and Diabetes Strange Connection

An increasing number of studies link type 2 diabetes to Parkinson’s disease. One question remains unanswered: If you manage your type 2 diabetes, can you stop your Parkinson’s disease from progressing? A new study published in NPJ Parkinson’s Disease answers this...
Enlarged Prostate’s Weird Effect

Enlarged Prostate’s Weird Effect

Most men become aware of their enlarged prostate because of frequent bathroom visits during the night. Other indicators include difficulty starting to urinate, a weak urination stream, and other common symptoms. A new study published in the Journal of the American...
4 Heart Attack Indicators You Didn’t Know About

4 Heart Attack Indicators You Didn’t Know About

Many people think that the signs of a heart attack are easy to spot—pain in the chest, left arm, and jaw and all the sweaty drama that goes with it. It’s the stuff TV medical dramas are made of… …but the reality is that heart attacks are often much more subtle! It is...
Parkinson’s Unexpected Cause Discovered

Parkinson’s Unexpected Cause Discovered

Parkinson’s has long been considered a genetic disease about which very little can be done. A new study in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes changes that. It reveals a very preventable cause of Parkinson’s and a possible cure through simple lifestyle changes....
Gout Cured: A Common Supplement

Gout Cured: A Common Supplement

Gout is a serious disease in humans that is on the rise. Many animals, on the other hand, cannot develop gout. Researchers have just published a study in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology that uses the resistance of some animals to gout to propose a...
Osteoporosis Caused By These Common Foods

Osteoporosis Caused By These Common Foods

One of the leading myths about osteoporosis is that it’s caused by a lack of calcium in the diet. You have probably also heard that you need to strengthen your bones with exercise. However, according to a new study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research,...