Some people who follow a keto diet may experience diarrhea and other gastrointestinal (GI) problems as side effects. In some cases, diarrhea or GI issues may be short term while the person’s body adjusts to the new diet. However, these problems can sometimes be more long term and even last the duration of the keto...
Many people experience itching in the corner of the eye, where the tear duct is. In most cases, this is uncomfortable but harmless. This article will look at the main causes of itching in the corner of the eye, explore different treatment options, and discuss when to see a doctor. Causes, symptoms, and treatments Depending...
Bloomington, Ind. and Chicago, Ill. — Results from a new study show that risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes were similar when participants consumed a healthy US-style eating pattern with and without an additional 5.3 ounces of lean beef. The added beef replaced carbohydrates, primarily refined starches. All participants were considered at risk for...
by University of Copenhagen Prolonged exposure of the head to strong sunlight significantly impairs cognitively dominated functions and coordination of complex motor tasks, according to a new study from the Heat-Shield project coordinated by researchers from Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at University of Copenhagen. This may have important implications for work safety and...
Chemical found in apple peel could transform multiple sclerosis treatment Compound could be turned into the first drug that reverses disease’s damage Testing on mice, paralysed animals given ursolic acid were able to walk again A chemical in apple peel could transform the treatment of multiple sclerosis, research reveals. The compound that gives apple skin...
If you’re reading this: Drink a glass of water. You likely need it, as 75 percent of Americans are described as “chronically dehydrated.” While achieving a state of hydration might seem enviable and impossible, fret not because it’s doable. And the health benefits are not only encouraging, but they are also downright inspiring in the...
by The Scripps Research Institute An extraordinary percentage of people infected by the virus behind the ongoing deadly COVID-19 pandemic never show symptoms of the disease, according to the results of a Scripps Research analysis of public datasets on asymptomatic infections. The findings, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, suggest that asymptomatic infections may account...
The risk of a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be significantly lowered by following healthy lifestyle recommendations, according to new research from the University of Alberta and Dalhousie University. Children who met seven to nine of the recommendations had a 58 percent lower risk of being diagnosed with ADHD than children who...
CLAIM Vaccinated children are more likely to have adverse health outcomes like developmental delays, asthma, and ear infections compared to unvaccinated children. VERDICT SOURCE: Brian Hooker, Children’s Health Defense, 28 May 2020 DETAILS Inadequate support: This claim is based on a single study which used highly biased methods. Rigorous and large-scale studies have not found...
A more sensitive technique shows cigarette alternatives may be more hazardous than manufacturer testing had found. A technique that can better assess harmful chemicals adds to the analysis toolkit for cigarette alternatives. This pioneering research by KAUST scientists reveals that a tobacco-heating device called “I quit ordinary smoking” (IQOS), emits many more potentially harmful chemicals...
