New Research Links Gut Health to Better Blood Sugar Control Researchers are finding that the tiny bacteria that live in our gut may have a big effect on how our bodies process sugar and fat. The gut microbiome is a…
New Anti-Inflammatory Cream May Relieve Painful Skin Without Steroids People with mild but painful skin conditions can be hopeful after a new study. Researchers say that a topical anti-inflammatory cream might help with pain, redness, and swelling without the need…
How Using Your Muscles Can Prevent Strength Loss as You Age A lot of people think that getting older means getting weaker. Age is a factor, but studies and real-life experience show that a lot of older people lose strength…
The Hidden Link Between Poor Diet and Liver Cirrhosis The liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It gets rid of toxins, cleans your blood, helps you digest food, and stores energy. But a lot of…
Targeted cancer treatments are showing amazing early results. Recent early studies in cancer treatment are giving doctors and patients new hope. Two small but important studies show that targeted therapies can completely get rid of hard-to-treat cancers. In 2022, a…
Common Shampoo Ingredient MIT Linked to Brain and Nerve Damage in Rats A lot of people use shampoo every day without giving it a second thought. But a new study on rats has made people worried about a chemical called…
A surprising link between gum disease and heart health A new report from the American Heart Association says that gum disease may be even more closely linked to heart disease than we thought. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease,…
New medications might help people with hidradenitis suppurativa and vitiligo. People with painful skin conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and vitiligo may benefit from a new class of drugs. Both conditions can be painful and hard to deal with, and…
When a fast heartbeat could mean AFib (atrial fibrillation) It might be scary if your heart starts racing for a few minutes. A lot of people don’t pay attention to it because they think it’s stress, caffeine, or anxiety. But…
Biologic treatments for psoriasis may be safe for people with cancer as well. Psoriasis is a long-term skin disease that makes red, itchy, and scaly spots on the skin. A lot of people with psoriasis are also worried about other…