Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study shows
New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer. The study was led by a team of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, Edith Cowan […]
Mediterranean diet provides symptom relief for patients with IBS in pilot study
A pilot study from Michigan Medicine researchers found that the Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with irritable bowel syndrome. Study participants were randomized into two groups, one following the Mediterranean diet and the other following the low FODMAP diet, a common restrictive diet for IBS. In the Mediterranean diet group, 73% of […]
Feeding the lonely brain
A new UCLA Health study has found that women who perceive themselves to be lonely exhibited activity in regions of the brain associated with cravings and motivation towards eating especially when shown pictures of high calorie foods such as sugary foods. The same group of women also had unhealthy eating behaviors and poor mental health. […]
You Can’t Totally Avoid Microplastics, But These 7 Things Can Help
adamkaz via Getty Images Microplastics are found in plastic containers, water bottles and even in our seafood and tap water. For many people, microplastics and nanoplastics (tiny plastic particles that come from larger and commercial plastics) are terrifying. It seems like news about their harmful effects comes out weekly, along with warnings about the chemicals […]
Even moderate alcohol usage during pregnancy linked to birth abnormalities
University of New Mexico researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies’ prenatal development, including lower birth length and a shorter duration of gestation. In a new paper published in the journal Alcohol Clinical & Experimental Research, a team led by Ludmila […]
Some Cancer Patients Can Find It Hard to Tell Family and Friends
Ever since Anthony Bridges found out he had prostate cancer 6 years ago, he hasn’t stopped talking about it. He told his Facebook friends immediately. Now, the 68-year-old man from Georgia spends time working with others to encourage other men to talk to their doctor about getting screened. Not everyone is as eager to share, […]
8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death
An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and […]
Want To Avoid Painful Kidney Stones? These Foods Can Help.
Getty Images The citric acid found in citrus helps to prevent crystallization in the kidney. Having a kidney stone is considered one of the most painful experiences you can have, even worse than childbirth. While the stones may be physically tiny, often measured in millimeters, they can feel like tiny little mines exploding as the […]
You Think the TREE Is Crooked: Penile Fractures Up at Christmas
Talk about taking a break for the holidays: A new German study found that penile fractures are more likely to occur around Christmas Day. From 2005 to 2021, 3,421 men in Germany required a hospital stay for penile fractures, with 1.2% occurring from December 24-26 in each year, reported Nikolaos Pyrgidis, MD, MSc, of University […]
Disabled LGBTQ+ Youth At Greater Risk Of Suicide Than Their Peers, Study Finds
A report released this week by a youth suicide prevention group found that young LGBTQ+ people who are disabled have higher rates of mental health issues and are at greater risk of suicide compared to their non-disabled peers. The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention nonprofit that serves LGBTQ+ youth, surveyed more than 28,500 LGBTQ+ […]