Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis cause and prevention may be linked to gut bacteria: Study

26 Jul 2016

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cause and prevention may be linked to gut bacteria, according to a recent study. We previously reported on the association between the onset of rheumatoid arthritis and gut...

Cancer

Even one glass of wine a day raises the risk of cancer: Alarming study reveals booze is linked to at least SEVEN forms of the disease

26 Jul 2016

Drinking alcohol causes at least seven kinds of cancer, a new study warns today. Researchers said even people who drink low levels are at risk of developing the disease - killing off the idea that a...

Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes insipidus

How a brisk walk really CAN boost your health: Regular strolls 'more effective than vigorous exercise at preventing diabetes'

26 Jul 2016 • 1 comment

A brisk walk is better than vigorous jogging for keeping diabetes at bay, according to new research. Doctors advise regular exercise and low-fat diets to improve glucose control in people with...

Parkinson's disease

Punching Parkinson’s disease: How boxing is allowing patients to see “so many improvements”

18 Jul 2016

The late and legendary Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984. Though data remains inconclusive, doctors attributed the disease to boxing-related brain injuries.   So why are...

Lung cancer

Revolutionary surgery for lung cancer

18 Jul 2016

The University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) is launching a major international clinical trial to test a minimally invasive and safer surgical approach for patients with lung cancer:...

Ulcerative colitis

Regular Yoga Practice Seen to Ease Disease Activity in Ulcerative Colitis Patients

12 Jul 2016 • 2 comments

Ulcerative colitis patients who practiced hatha yoga for 12 weeks experienced reductions in disease activity and saw significant improvements in their quality of life and mental health, according to...

Breast cancer

Acupressure cuts fatigue after breast cancer treatment

11 Jul 2016 • 1 comment

Long-term fatigue that follows treatment for breast cancer can be dramatically reduced by simple pressure-point exercises able to be performed at home, new research reveals.   Scientists found that...

Breast cancer

Exercise improves memory in breast cancer survivors

11 Jul 2016

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is related to improved subjective memory in breast cancer survivors, who often complain about memory problems, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. It...

Diabetes (Type 2)

You Asked: Do Sugar Substitutes Cause Type 2 Diabetes?

11 Jul 2016

By now you’ve heard that sugary foods drive insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes. The more of the sweet stuff you swallow—whether it’s table sugar or organic honey—the more insulin your...

Should You Be Worried About Bruising Easily?

5 Jul 2016 • 4 comments

It's happened to the best of us: You wake up with a small bruise on your leg or arm, and no matter how hard you try to remember what caused it, the source remains a mystery. For some people, it's...

Asthma

How to Travel With Asthma and Allergies

5 Jul 2016 • 1 comment

Dreaming of your summer vacation? Wondering how to keep asthma and allergies under control? Put some planning behind the dream.   Here's a timetable to follow:   Two Months Out   Schedule a...

Breast cancer

Can Good Bacteria Protect Against Breast Cancer?

5 Jul 2016

It seems like every day another story comes out about how certain types of bacteria are good for you. But while most of the recent research has focused on the kinds of bacteria found in your gut and...