The Greatest Diabetes Risk Factors Discovered

The Greatest Diabetes Risk Factors Discovered

Type 2 diabetes is considered a lifestyle disease, meaning that it’s caused primarily by our modern Western lifestyle. What exactly about our modern lifestyle causes type 2 diabetes, and how can we avoid it? That’s the burning question a new study in Nature Medicine...
This Mineral Lowers High Blood Pressure (New Study)

This Mineral Lowers High Blood Pressure (New Study)

If you love salty food, you’ll love today’s article. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology proves that eating a lot of another mineral gives you a free pass on salt. This common mineral forces your blood pressure down whether or not you consume a lot...
Parkinson’s Caused By This Organ Removal

Parkinson’s Caused By This Organ Removal

Sometimes researchers find the weirdest and most unlikely connections that seemingly have nothing to do with each other. One such connection, which was published in the journal Gastroenterology, was recently made with Parkinson’s and what would seem like a body part...
Common Enlarged Prostate Drugs Kill

Common Enlarged Prostate Drugs Kill

This is the most common drug prescribed for enlarged prostate. You’re most likely taking it already or will be pushed by your doctor to take it. It is meant to shrink the prostate, but a new study in European Urology Open Science warns that it kills in the most...
Changing Country Heals Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Changing Country Heals Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

It’s well known that the typical American diet, high in fat, sugar, processed foods, and red meat, poses a risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). So, what should we eat instead to tackle NAFLD? A team of researchers has tested the effects of a diet from...
Acid Reflux: Causes and Cures Discovered

Acid Reflux: Causes and Cures Discovered

Between 14 and 52% of the world’s population suffers from acid reflux. Since numerous studies have revealed the life-threatening side effects of heartburn medications, it’s important to identify the lifestyle factors that cause it. Avoid these factors, and your acid...