By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Paula Field Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away, as the saying goes? According to a new study, this largely depends on which types of bacteria the apple carries. Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. In 2018, the United States alone...
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Montmorency tart cherry juice may help improve cognitive performance in older adults
Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) Montmorency tart cherry juice has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking a good night’s sleep. Now there’s evidence that this polyphenol-rich beverage may help improve cognitive performance in older adults. In a new study published in the journal Food & Function, researchers...
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Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
Posted Today Not long ago, gluten was just a little-known protein found in wheat, barley, and other grains—an ingredient that gives most breads, baked goods, and pastas their shape and serves as the glue that holds them together. It wasn’t vilified as a culprit of belly bloating, weight gain, or a host of other problems....
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How do you get rid of corns?
By Jon Johnson Reviewed by Owen Kramer, MD Corns are hard bumps that develop on the skin, usually on the feet, in response to pressure and friction. Simple bathing and scraping may help soften corns and remove the excess layers of skin. In many cases, trying simple tips to prevent corns may be the best remedy....
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What causes pain in the right upper quadrant of the ribs?
By Beth Sissons Reviewed by Saurabh (Seth) Sethi, MD MPH Healthcare professionals consider the abdomen to have four sections, which they call quadrants. This classification helps them better identify symptoms. The right upper quadrant (RUQ) includes the pancreas, right kidney, gallbladder, liver, and intestines. Pain under the ribs in this area can indicate a health problem affecting one of these organs or the surrounding tissues....
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Stopping statins may increase cardiovascular risk
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey A large new study following thousands of participants found that older people who stop taking statins have a significantly increased risk of hospital admission due to cardiovascular problems. Statins are a class of drugs that people take to keep their blood cholesterol levels under control. Aside from this,...
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Intermittent Fasting: Is it Right for You?
Posted Today Weight loss can be difficult, but could intermittent fasting help? This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as research confirms it’s not only what you eat, but when you eat, that matters in the struggle to lose weight. During intermittent fasting, individuals use specific periods of eating...
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Strong evidence for causal link between obesity and multiple diseases
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA A new study, led by Professor Elina Hyppönen from UniSA’s Australian Centre for Precision Health, presents the strongest evidence yet of a causal relationship between obesity and a wide range of serious conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory afflictions. The study, published in Lancet Digital Health, draws data from the UK Biobank – a...
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How hangovers reduce brain function
by Nick Adams, Swinburne University of Technology Hangovers reduce brain function and memory, according to new research from Swinburne University of Technology (Swinburne) in Melbourne. The research was conducted in the central entertainment district of Brisbane and involved breathalyzing and interviewing participants at the end of a night out. The following morning, more than 100...
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Hair loss not just a male problem
(HealthDay)—The sad sight of a receding hairline is not limited to men, a dermatologist says. Hair loss is just as common in women, and it can occur due to factors such as genetics, and the hairstyles and hair products used by women. It’s important to identify the cause of hair loss in women to treat it, said...