How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Mood

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 23, 2022

Hypothyroidism is one of the main underlying causes of obesity. It also robs its sufferers of energy and causes all kinds of physical discomforts. But what’s less talked about is how it affects your mood. A study in the latest edition of the journal Cureus...

How You Catch and Spread Nail Fungus

by Julissa Clay | Oct 22, 2022

Where did your nail fungus come from? And maybe more importantly, where is it going? According to a new study in the journal Fungal Infections in Dermatology, you’re very likely to spread it to those you love if you’re not careful. That’s why today we’re going to...

A Drink Skews Blood Pressure Readings

by Christian Goodman | Oct 21, 2022

A recent study published in the American Journal of Hypertension introduces a new twist to the blood pressure debate. You may not actually have high blood pressure even if your doctor says that you do. You might just have had this drink a few hours before your...

17 Things That Trigger Acid Reflux

by Scott Davis | Oct 20, 2022

As our time spent working and commuting has increased in the past few decades, our lifestyles have changed. We have tried to become more efficient and save time elsewhere. A study has just been presented at the 13th International Nursing Conference which researched...

Type 2 Diabetes Caused by Zero Calories

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 19, 2022

If you’re suffering from type 2 diabetes, you have probably been advised to avoid foods and drinks that are high in sugar. And if you want soda, you should go for the sugar-free variety, right? Wrong, says a new study published in the journal Cell. Not only will these...

Drop This Habit to Reverse Arthritis

by ShellyManning | Oct 18, 2022

There is a common habit that doubles your risk of arthritis. Surprisingly, even moderate amounts of this behavior put you at risk. This is according to a new study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, published in the Arthritis Journal and Therapy. The good news...

A Natural Oil Treats Neuropathy

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 16, 2022

Conventional medicine provides very few treatment options for neuropathy. You can take painkillers or tough it out, and that’s pretty much it. But a new study published in Supportive Care in Cancer may change all that. Results revealed how a specific natural oil can...

A Common Seed Heals Enlarged Prostates

by Scott Davis | Oct 15, 2022

Frequent bathroom visits and other irritating effects of an enlarged prostate can wreak havoc on your life. But the most common medications used to treat the condition have even worse side effects. A new study in the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Urology...

A Illegal Herb Halts Dementia

by Christian Goodman | Oct 14, 2022

This herb has been proven to improve and even cure several serious diseases. Next in line: dementia! Three recent studies have found that this herb can halt and even reverse Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. There is only one problem: It is illegal in most...

This Common Pill Causes Chronic Kidney Disease

by ShellyManning | Oct 9, 2022

This drug is often given out like candy, prescribed as a life-long treatment option. And because it’s effective, people often continue to take it without consulting their doctor about whether they should take a pause or change their dose. And, according to a new study...