by Julissa Clay | Sep 9, 2021
We normally think of toothbrushing as the most important way to prevent gum disease, and that is definitely important. But a new study in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dentistry now argues that the food we eat is equally important, or even more....
by ShellyManning | Sep 8, 2021
Could you burn or freeze your gout away? Not quite, but a new study in the journal Cells reveals that temperature can drastically affect gout. Gout is a form of arthritis in which monosodium urate crystals are deposited in your joints. But this is not what causes the...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 7, 2021
Vertigo is the most common cause of falls and broken bones among the elderly. But could falling also be the cause of vertigo? And in that case, how should you treat your vertigo? A new study in the journal Injury investigated this issue and came up with a simple...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 5, 2021
There are many causes of high blood pressure that are difficult to avoid, while others, like genetic influences, may be downright impossible to control. However, it is within your power to prevent the number one cause of high blood pressure. Even if your blood...
by ShellyManning | Sep 4, 2021
Water is healthy. Drinking a lot of it is essential if you suffer from kidney disease. But according to a new study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, water can also escalate the deterioration in your kidney disease and quickly bring you to the...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 3, 2021
Advanced age is the single biggest contributing factor to dementia, which is rather depressing, considering that this is something none of us can escape. But a study presented at the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference provides some hope by...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 2, 2021
If you were to look for a cure for ED, where would you start? The genitals would be obvious, right? Then the brain maybe? How about the arteries? None of the above, says a new study from the United States, Venezuela, and Saudi Arabia that has just been published in...
by Scott Davis | Sep 1, 2021
We’re usually guided to do things in moderation, and that’s especially true when it comes to this controversial drink. But a new study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that drinking it excessively will reduce your risk of dying from strokes, heart...
by Scott Davis | Aug 31, 2021
One of the best-understood effects of acid reflux is tooth erosion. So it’s important to treat acid reflux to save your teeth, right? It’s not so simple, says a new doctoral dissertation submitted to the State University of New York at Buffalo. Because the most common...
by Jodi Knapp | Aug 29, 2021
NAFLD and type-2 diabetes are both lifestyle-related conditions that most often stem from obesity, an unhealthy diet, and/or a lack of physical exercise. As such, they often occur together. We know that diabetes increases the likelihood of neuropathy, with pain in the...