Posted Today If you’re looking to shed a few pounds, you might be tempted to try out popular new approaches like the keto diet or fasting. But you might be unwittingly worsening a problem you don’t even know you have: a fatty liver. Doctors are worried about an increasingly common condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver...
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Choosing chicken over red meat could reduce the risk of breast cancer
Posted Today Eating red meat, especially in large quantities, is not good for you. In fact, eating a lot of red meat has been associated with heart disease and cancer. Meanwhile chicken, according to this new international study, might actually reduce the risk of breast cancer. We say “might” because, regardless what you’ve read online,...
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Popular eyelash treatments linked to rise in eye infections and emergency procedures
By Sally Robertson, B.Sc.Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) Experts are warning that eyelash treatments are causing a surge in emergency eyelid procedures and serious infections. One of the most commonly reported problems is a condition known as blepharitis; a chronic inflammatory disorder of the eyelids that arises due to bacterial overgrowth on the eyelashes,...
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Sleeping too much—or too little—boosts heart attack risk
by University of Colorado at Boulder Even if you are a non-smoker who exercises and has no genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease, skimping on sleep—or getting too much of it—can boost your risk of heart attack, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of nearly a half-million people. The research, published Sept. 2...
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Fibromyalgia Triggers
By Tim Boughton, M.Sc.Reviewed by Dr. Mary Cooke, Ph.D. Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions, which affects approximately 4 million individuals in the United States, and around 0.2-6.6% of the world’s population. It is more prevalent in women, and most people with Fibromyalgia are diagnosed during middle age. Image Credit: Fizkes...
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Just two DIET fizzy drinks a day ‘increases your risk of deadly heart attack or stroke by 50%’
Nick McDermott, Health Editor in Paris JUST two diet drinks a day raises the risk of dying young by a quarter, a major study reveals. And lovers of Diet Coke and Pepsi Max see their chances of being killed by a heart attack or stroke rocket by more than half, compared to those who avoid...
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What side effects can fish oil cause?
By Zawn Villines Reviewed by Dena Westphalen, PharmD Fish oil is available as a supplement that manufacturers produce from fish. However, the benefits of fish oil are not always clear, and it may have unexpected side effects. Certain fish and the oil from them contain healthful fats that health experts recommend people regularly consume in their diets. The omega-3 fatty...
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Mumps study shows immunity gaps among vaccinated people
Posted Today Immunity against mumps virus appears insufficient in a fraction of college-aged people who were vaccinated in childhood, research from Emory Vaccine Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates. The findings highlight the need to better understand the immune response to mumps and mumps vaccines. The results of the study are...
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What to know about hand pimples
By Jayne Leonard Reviewed by Owen Kramer, MD A range of common issues can cause a pimple-like bump to form on the hand. These bumps may result from eczema, warts, or other causes. An acne pimple develops when an oil gland becomes blocked and inflamed. A pimple is a small, swollen, red lesion. It may have a...
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Can you have too much vitamin B-12?
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA Reviewed by Alana Biggers, MD, MPH Some people may worry that supplements containing large amounts of vitamin B-12 could be harmful. However, although some supplements — such as vitamin A or D — can be harmful if a person takes them in excess, vitamin B-12 seems safe in large doses. Vitamin...