The Real Cause (and Cure) of Osteoarthritis Discovered

The Real Cause (and Cure) of Osteoarthritis Discovered

Osteoarthritis is often called “wear and tear arthritis”, because it’s traditionally considered to be caused by strain on joints. This can be caused by either overworking them with repeated movement (carpenter hammering) or by being overweight. But this is far from...
Allergy Makes This Blood Pressure Drug Even Deadlier

Allergy Makes This Blood Pressure Drug Even Deadlier

The simple act of having a healthy snack can become dangerous due to a strange allergy risk that is newly discovered among one of the most widely prescribed high blood pressure medications, according to a new study published by the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
Treat Your Sleep Apnea to Save Money

Treat Your Sleep Apnea to Save Money

Previous studies have connected sleep apnea with everything from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, dementia, glaucoma, and a variety of other serious illnesses. It has also been found to be responsible for many accidents, including on the road. But what has saving...
When Rushing Menopause Causes Death

When Rushing Menopause Causes Death

Periods are great, said no woman in history ever! The truth is quite different. So many women get sick of that time of the month and/or taking the contraceptive pill, leading them to take drastic measures – the surgical removal of their ovaries being the most severe....
Weird Acid Reflux and TMJ Connection Discovered

Weird Acid Reflux and TMJ Connection Discovered

Acid reflux is unpleasant at the best of times, but new studies reveal that it could be even worse than once thought. Acid reflux is the regurgitation of stomach acid in your esophagus. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) involves pain in the joint and muscles that...
This Vegetable Lowers High Blood Pressure By 10 Points

This Vegetable Lowers High Blood Pressure By 10 Points

If we told you that one small vegetable could prevent over a million deaths a year in the US alone, you’d likely think we were off our rockers, right? Well, the truth is this little root vegetable has the power to reduce blood pressure by almost 10 points within the...
To Lower Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Bake This Way

To Lower Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Bake This Way

Baked goods are usually not considered to be very good for cholesterol and blood sugar. But a recent study published in the IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science has found a way to eat your cake and lower your cholesterol and blood sugar as well. And...