This Dietary Pattern Tackles Gout

This Dietary Pattern Tackles Gout

by | Aug 29, 2023

Gout is caused by excessive uric acid in the blood which crystallizes and settles in the joints, causing inflammation. Prior studies have linked high protein intake, particularly from red meat, chicken, and fish, to high uric acid levels, while soy protein and legumes...
Weird Causes of Nail Fungus

Weird Causes of Nail Fungus

by | Aug 27, 2023

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

by | Aug 26, 2023

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

by | Aug 24, 2023

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)

by | Aug 23, 2023

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....