Dementia and hearing-aid weird connection

by Christian Goodman | Oct 28, 2025

Hearing loss is often dismissed as a normal part of aging. But new research in JAMA Neurology shows it may come with serious consequences: a higher risk of dementia. But strangely, hearing aids seem to lower that risk. The study used data from the long-running...

Unraveling the mystery behind chronic dizziness

by Christian Goodman | Oct 26, 2025

Most people experiencing dizziness also feel vertigo… like the room is spinning. But Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) is a chronic condition marked by non-spinning dizziness, unsteadiness, or perceptual imbalance that worsens when standing,...

This cuts Parkinson’s fall risk

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 25, 2025

Parkinson’s disease chips away at movement—walking slows, balance falters, and falls loom large. But a new study in the European Journal of Medical Research shows that a centuries-old practice can make a real difference. Researchers analyzed 13 trials with over 1,000...

How to end hemorrhoid pain naturally

by Scott Davis | Oct 24, 2025

Hemorrhoids are among the most common digestive complaints, yet they remain one of the most misunderstood. A new review in JAMA highlights how widespread the condition is and what the best treatments are. More than 10 million Americans deal with hemorrhoids, which...

Detected Type 2 Diabetes 5 years early

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 19, 2025

Doctors have used electrocardiograms (ECGs) for over a century to spot heart problems. But a new study reveals how your ECG can also detect type 2 diabetes. Researchers in Qatar developed an AI tool called ECG-DiaNet. It works by analyzing subtle patterns in ECG...

This “acid-neutralizer” protects CKD brains

by ShellyManning | Oct 18, 2025

If you’re living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), you might already feel it. Slower recall. Brain fog. That frustrating moment where the word’s on the tip of your tongue… and then it’s just gone. Turns out, it’s not your imagination. Chronic kidney disease...

This health habit spikes Blood Pressure (stopit)

by Christian Goodman | Oct 17, 2025

There’s one health habit you’ve been told to do to protect your teeth. But according to a new study in Free Radical Biology & Medicine from Cardiff University, this habit can prevent your blood pressure from going down. The trial followed 39 younger...

Stab Neuropathy stabbing pain away

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 16, 2025

Chemotherapy can save lives. But for many, it leaves a painful mark: Neuropathy. It brings burning, tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet. As many as 6 in 10 patients feel it, and it often lingers long after treatment ends. A new review in Frontiers in...

Gout tied to hidden gut bacteria

by ShellyManning | Oct 15, 2025

Gout is surging worldwide, and new research shows it’s far more than a joint disease. A major review in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology reveals just how much progress scientists made in the past year. More than 55 million people now live with gout, a number...

Heal sleep apnea at home—in 3 minutes(study)

by Christian Goodman | Oct 14, 2025

A recent network meta-analysis in Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice takes a fresh look at myofunctional therapy (MT) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It dives into randomized trials from adults and kids, adding up the effects across studies up to April 2024....