Category Archives: Health News

Gluten-free products line shelves in plenty of grocery stores. Nowadays, you can essentially get any product without gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. When people with intolerances consume food with gluten, it can trigger unwanted symptoms. Many people who suffer from digestive issues have jumped on the gluten-free diet as ...click here to read more

Short, brisk walks help to reduce knee osteoarthritis-related disability. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis and is most commonly experienced in the knees. Osteoarthritis is often referred to as a wear-and-tear type of arthritis because cartilage which is found in between joints wears away through repetitive use. Once this cartilage wears away, it cannot ...click here to read more

A newly developed urine test may be able to help doctors diagnose prostate sooner and be a non-intrusive option or diagnosis. The new test comes from the Irish Cancer Society. The latest research on the urine test suggests that it has the potential to save 3,500 men annually who are diagnosed with prostate cancer. So ...click here to read more

Latest research findings suggest hearing loss prior to the age of 50 increases the risk of alcohol and drug abuse. These patients have higher rates of opioid misuse twice as much as those who can hear. They are also more likely to abuse alcohol. The research findings suggest that doctors need to take extra care ...click here to read more

Red yeast rice is a natural supplement which works similar to a statin in helping to lower cholesterol. Unfortunately, this unregulated supplement could pose a risk to the liver. Red yeast rice has been used for centuries in Asia as a food flavoring enhancer and preservative along with a medicinal agent. It has been previously ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that consuming beetroot juice may combat high blood pressure resulting from a high salt diet. The current study was conducted on animals but shed light on a possible prevention method for humans. A diet high in sodium is associated with hypertension – high blood pressure – and it is often ...click here to read more

Cholesterol-enriched foods and high-fat diets may lead to vision loss later in life. The latest research findings suggest that an unhealthy diet can damage retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. On the other hand, there may be a new breakthrough in treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in light of these new findings. AMD is the ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that working night shifts could impact your bladder health. Night shift workers tend to report higher instances of bladder problems such as frequent urination. Researcher Cosimo De Nunzio explained, “We know that long-term night work is stressful, and is associated with increased levels of health problems. This work shows that constant ...click here to read more

Researchers have used a new tool to identify two genes that could contribute to osteoporosis, a bone disease that increases the risk of fractures. The new findings could lend way to improved treatments. It is important to note that identifying gene variants does not necessarily reveal the cause of osteoporosis, but does reveal specific genes ...click here to read more

We’ve known that there was a link between heart disease and depression, but the exact mechanisms that linked the two conditions are unknown. The latest research findings suggest that stress-induced inflammation may be the missing link. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and depression is the leading cause of disability. Numerous studies ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that men with naturally occurring high testosterone levels have worsened heart outcomes. High testosterone levels are associated with a higher risk of stroke, heart failure, and blood clots. The risk for a cardiovascular event was increased eightfold in men genetically predisposed to higher testosterone levels. Although the study looked at ...click here to read more

At some point, you’ve experienced a muscle twitch. Maybe they’re infrequent, or perhaps you experience them on the regular, but should you be concerned? Muscle twitches can be short or long in duration, but most of all, they can be irritating. A muscle twitch is an involuntary contraction of the fibers that make up the ...click here to read more

Consumption of small amounts of red and processed meats is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease-related death. Lead author of the study Saeed Mastour Alshahrani explained, “A question about the effect of lower levels of intakes compared to no-meat eating remained unanswered. We wanted to take a closer look at the association of ...click here to read more

Statins are a class of medications that help reduce cholesterol levels. Although they are effective at better controlling cholesterol, many patients don’t take them. A new study found only six percent of patients took statins as prescribed by their doctor. This prompted researchers to investigate why patients aren’t taking these lifesaving medications. The study included ...click here to read more