October 28, 2015 Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.
October 28, 2015 5 diseases doctors often get wrong When you experience strange pains, mysterious digestive issues, or other unexplained symptoms, you'd hope a trip to the doctor would solve your health woes.
October 28, 2015 Daily vitamin D supplement may prolong remission from Crohn’s disease, study finds Crohn’s disease, a condition marked by inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract, can cause diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition, and affects an estimated 201 out of 100,000 American adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
October 28, 2015 How summertime can increase the risk for kidney stones Summer is a big season for kidney stones.
October 28, 2015 5 things you probably didn’t know about gluten There’s been a bit of gluten free backlash lately, but this trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
October 28, 2015 Plant-based diet, with fish, may lower risk of colorectal cancer A plant-based diet may lower the risk of colorectal cancers, particularly if it includes seafood and fish, a large U.S. study finds.
October 28, 2015 Vet’s stomach pains caused by hidden bullet lodged in stomach A Chinese war veteran who went to the doctor with stomach pains was shocked to learn the source of his discomfort was a 1.1-inch bullet lodged in his abdomen, Central European News (CEN) reported.
October 28, 2015 'Heart in the gut': Stomach bacteria shape cardiac health Bacteria living in a person's gastrointestinal tract can influence the health of their heart by affecting their weight, blood lipids and cholesterol levels, a new study reports.
October 28, 2015 Young runners may have more PMS symptoms Adolescent runners may be more likely to get premenstrual syndrome (PMS) than those who don't exercise, particularly if they are older when they first get their periods, a small study suggests.
October 28, 2015 How much coffee should you really be drinking? I love coffee, and I’ve written about it a lot over the past few years, from why it’s actually good for both mental and physical health, to reasons to drink java before a workout.
