After a study conducted at the University of Leipzig in Germany, experts found an association with anti-hypertensive drug use and a decreased dementia risk in patients ages 60 or older. Anti-hypertensive drugs are also called beta and alpha blockers and are used […]
ome of the chemicals in popular sunscreens might not be as safe as consumers probably imagine, and the Food and Drug Administration has now issued a plan to update its regulations. This goes for all sunscreen products marketed in the United States. The […]
When it comes to arthritis and diseases like arthritis, did you know there are more than 100 different forms? But there’s a specific name given to a group of arthritis types in which a person’s immune system attacks itself — that’s […]
If you have arthritis, you probably know that treatment can often involve anti-inflammatory measures. Research shows that includes what you eat. Adding anti-inflammatory foods to your diet that can limit triggering joint pain can make a big difference for those […]
If you ever wanted to introduce more veggies to your diet, let this be your reason why. Researchers from Harvard’s Medical School conducted a study and found that the compound indole-3-carbinol (I3C) delayed growth in tumors in a mouse model of prostate cancer. […]
One in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men who are over 50 years old will break a bone because of osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The foundation adds that for women, the incidence is greater […]
When it comes to cancer, what do people want to know? How many new cases there are? How many people are alive today as cancer survivors or who have a history of cancer? What about survival statistics? All of that […]
Stroke is one of the leading cause of death in the U.S., with someone suffering from one every 40 seconds on average. About 795,000 people in America have a new or recurrent stroke each year, while about 142,000 die of […]
The month of May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of Americans, and it doesn’t matter if you’re young or old. The national awareness month is an effort to help spread awareness about joint health, […]
National Infertility Week is typically held during the last full week of April, timed just before Mother’s Day in May. This year, it’ll be from April 21 to April 29. Did you even know the week existed? We’ll provide some […]
