Women's health

Exercise Is Unrelated To Risk Of Early Menopause

Sep 14, 2018

The amount of physical activity that women undertake is not linked to their risk of early menopause, according to the largest study ever to investigate this question. To discuss this topic and other...

Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes insipidus

Natural Ways To Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Sep 12, 2018 • 4 comments

Insulin sensitivity refers to how sensitive the body's cells are in response to insulin. Doctors generally consider a high insulin sensitivity to be healthy. Some lifestyle and dietary changes may...

Simple Blood Test May Reveal Your Body's Inner Clock

Sep 12, 2018

Ever feel like it's 7 am, even though the clock says 9 am? A team of researchers at Northwestern University said Monday they have designed a blood test that can measure a person's inner body clock...

Osteoarthritis

Seven Exercises For Shoulder Arthritis

Sep 11, 2018

Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder joints. Performing specific exercises on a regular basis can help relieve the symptoms of arthritis, which include pain and...

Women's health

What Causes Pinkish-Brown Vaginal Discharge?

Sep 11, 2018

Don't Forget to join the Women's Health Forum dedicated to women's health concerns. The color of a person's vaginal discharge can say a lot about their health. Some people may worry if their...

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How I Didn’t Let Cancer Stop Me from Thriving (All 9 Times)

Sep 6, 2018 • 1 Like • 6 comments

Surviving cancer is anything but easy. Doing it once may be the toughest thing you ever do. For those who’ve done it more than once, you know firsthand that it never gets easier. That’s because...

Probiotics: Does The Evidence Match The hype?

Sep 6, 2018

Two new studies investigating probiotics conclude that they do not benefit all people; in fact, they might even have negative consequences in some cases. Probiotics are available in many products,...

How To Tell If Stress Is Affecting Your Sleep

Sep 6, 2018

Stress often impacts on sleep quality and duration. Stress and a lack of sleep can both have a severe impact on physical and mental health. Experts recommend people aim for 7–9 hours of sleep a...

Which Airport Surfaces Carry The Most Viruses?

Sep 6, 2018

New research scans various airport surfaces and finds that plastic security trays hold the highest concentration of viruses. Most of the time, the common cold or flu are not life-threatening...

Rheumatoid arthritis

How To Manage Morning Stiffness With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Aug 30, 2018

Many with people with rheumatoid arthritis are familiar with stiff joints in the morning. But what causes this morning stiffness, and how can people get rid of it? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an...

Depression
Men’s health

Panel: Doctors Should Focus On Preventing Depression In Pregnant Women, New Moms

Aug 29, 2018 • 1 comment

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new draft recommendations saying that physicians should screen pregnant women and new moms to identify those who are at risk of becoming...

Ketamine, A Promising Depression Treatment, Seems To Act Like An Opioid

Aug 29, 2018

A new study suggests that ketamine, an increasingly popular treatment for depression, has something in common with drugs like fentanyl and oxycodone. The small study found evidence that ketamine's...