How Gum Disease Causes Type-2 Diabetes

by Julissa Clay | Aug 28, 2021

Many studies have concluded that people with gum disease have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study in PLOS ONE now takes it a few steps further, concluding that gum disease also causes type-2 diabetes and a decline in muscle strength. The...

Nail Fungus, Mouth Wash, And Bone Marrow (fiction vs. reality)

by Julissa Clay | Aug 27, 2021

When it comes to nail fungus, there is no shortage of home remedy suggestions. Some are fiction, while others work quite well. But most of these have never been tested in reliable studies—until now. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports put some...

Does a Prostate Biopsy Cause ED in Men?

by Scott Davis | Aug 26, 2021

Prostate biopsy is not the most pleasant procedure ever invented, but it is still used sometimes to check for prostate cancer. Many men resist it because they’re worried about ED. So, researchers at King’s College London recently decided to investigate...

Common Vegetable Cures High Blood Pressure (the most powerful food at destroying the disease)

by Christian Goodman | Aug 25, 2021

Researchers in every corner of the medical sciences have been searching for the “magic bullet” that can cure all disease with one shot. That’s not really realistic, though. Or is it? One vegetable has been proven to improve or cure not only high blood pressure but...

Sleep Apnea Treatment That Will Save Your Life

by Christian Goodman | Aug 24, 2021

Many past studies have established that people with sleep apnea are more likely than healthy sleepers to develop heart disease and experience serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. But surprisingly few studies investigate whether sleep apnea...

This “Healthy” Ingredient Causes Stroke, Heart Attack, and Weight Gain

by Scott Davis | Aug 22, 2021

Most nutritionists will tell you this ingredient is essential and should be used in high doses. Whole diet systems have even been designed to increase the consumption of this ingredient. And it works in the short run to shed weight fast, lower blood pressure and...

These Movements Cure Vertigo

by Christian Goodman | Aug 21, 2021

Vertigo is one of the most common complaints doctors receive. And many people suffer for a long, long time. This is a shame because it’s relatively easy to cure. A new study in the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery reveals how simple and...

Surprising Arthritis and Parkinson’s Connection Discovered

by Jodi Knapp | Aug 20, 2021

At first glance, arthritis and Parkinson’s disease don’t seem to have much in common. But a new study in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, reveals a surprisingly strong connection between these two diseases—and suggests a possible treatment for both....

Osteoporosis Caused By A Common Drug

by ShellyManning | Aug 15, 2021

The causes of osteoporosis have been poorly understood. Theories range from a lack of calcium and vitamin D to a lack of exercise and physical activity. But a new study published in Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews reveals the terrifying effects of one...

How Hypothyroidism Alters Your Brain (not in a good way)

by Jodi Knapp | Aug 14, 2021

Hypothyroidism has well-known symptoms like slow heart rate, weight gain, depression, fatigue, and intolerance to cold temperatures. But earlier this year at the annual meeting of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, a study presented by researchers...