by American Heart Association Consumption of cocoa may improve walking performance for patients with peripheral artery disease, according to the results of a small, preliminary, phase II research trial published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation Research. In a small study of 44 peripheral artery disease patients over age 60, those who drank...
A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the joint or knuckle, of the finger. There may also be a small fracture or dislocation of the joint. The injury can be extremely painful, and the joint usually becomes swollen. A jammed finger is a common sports injury. For example, your fingertip receives the full impact...
by Jessica Roy A new fad diet making the rounds on wellness influencer Instagram won’t actually help you lose weight. And it could cause dehydration, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, organ failure—even death. It’s called “dry fasting.” It goes beyond what most of us would consider fasting—abstaining from solid food or liquid calories—and requires consuming...
A clinical trial of the weight-loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) shows an association with an increased risk of cancer, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting that its maker withdraw the drug from the U.S. market. Eisai Inc. has already “submitted a request to voluntarily withdraw the drug,” Dr. Janet Woodcock, who directs the...
Repetitive subconcussive head impacts may cause short-term impairment of neuro-ophthalmologic function, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Madeleine K. Nowak, from the Indiana University School of Public Health in Bloomington, and colleagues randomly assigned 78 adult soccer players to either a heading group or kicking group to examine the impact...
by Jenny Kincaid Boone, Virginia Tech You know the feeling—the warm, heart-skipping sensation that comes with romantic love. It happens when your brain releases certain feel-good chemicals, stemming from a powerful attraction. For some, it may last for awhile. But the feeling fades over time. Rose Wesche, an assistant professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of...
Carbohydrates provide people with energy and are a vital part of a healthful diet. However, eating too many carbohydrates or choosing the wrong type can lead to weight gain or other health issues. In this article, we look at the function of carbohydrates, as well as where they come from, how the body processes them,...
EDELMAN SEATTLE FOLSOM, Calif., February 25, 2020 — According to a new epidemiological study, women in their late 50s and early 60s who consumed at least two servings of walnuts per week had a greater likelihood of healthy aging compared to those who did not eat walnuts. After accounting for various factors that could impact...
CVID is a primary immunodeficiency disease that primarily causes a reduction in the blood antibody levels. Since antibodies are required to fight against harmful microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, people with CVID mostly have weaker immunity and are predisposed to repeated infections. CVID-related infections mostly occur in the lungs, sinuses, ears, and digestive system. In...
Is dairy good or bad for health? Is cholesterol evil? Does red meat kill or cure? Is the ketogenic diet a godsend or a health hazard? Can the vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, or raw food diet extend disease-free life? Nutrition is a maze. In this article, we ask why. Nutrition is wrapped in multiple confusions. Why...
