Common Drugs Cause Diabetes and Obesity (within 12 weeks)

by Jodi Knapp | Aug 27, 2026

Despite their serious side effects, the use of these drugs is still rising steeply. A new study from both Washington University and Florida Atlantic University reveals that these drugs not only lead to obesity within 12 weeks of use, but also cause type-2 diabetes and...

Hemorrhoids: Fatal Consequences

by Scott Davis | Aug 26, 2026

Hemorrhoids are definitely very uncomfortable. But fatal? That’s something else. A new study presented at the American Geriatrics Society 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting reveals just how life-threatening hemorrhoids are. Especially if you don’t take action right now to...

This Fatty Drink Stops High Blood Pressure and Diabetes

by Christian Goodman | Aug 25, 2026

Doctors and nutritionists have been advising us to drink less of this beverage for decades as it allegedly clogs our arteries and raises our blood pressure due to its saturated fat content. These claims were, however, completely debunked in a new study published in...

This Dietary Pattern Tackles Gout

by ShellyManning | Aug 23, 2026

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

by Julissa Clay | Aug 22, 2026

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

by Jodi Knapp | Aug 21, 2026

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

by Christian Goodman | Aug 16, 2026

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)

by Christian Goodman | Aug 15, 2026

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....

This Activity Heals Osteoporosis

by ShellyManning | Aug 14, 2026

Osteoporosis affects nearly 20% of women and 5% of men aged 50 and above. These statistics are bad, but they do show that this condition is not an inevitable part of aging. So, what can you then do to avoid or even reverse osteoporosis? A new study in Scientific...

Does Meat Cause Heart Attacks? Surprise, Surprise…

by Scott Davis | Aug 13, 2026

The findings of studies researching the connection between meat consumption and cardiovascular health have been contradictory and have baffled researchers. But a new study from the Journal of Hypertension may finally provide an explanation. Yes, meat can cause heart...