Ask any toothless pirate suffering from scurvy in the 17th century. Vitamin C is important to maintaining our health. Of course, the risk of being vitamin C deficient today might pale in comparison...
Obesity Could Cause Breast Milk Deficiencies
A recent study might have linked obesity to decreased breast milk production in American women. Researchers published the study on the relationship between obesity and the nutritional value of...
Dallas Hospital Has Nation’s Busiest ER
A local hospital has the nation's busiest emergency room, according to a study by Nice Rx Health. Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas reported the most ER visits in 2021, with a total of...
Thickening Agent May Lower Blood Sugar
Those suffering from heart disease and Type 2 diabetes might soon find help in a substance typically used to thicken liquids. Xanthan gum — often used as a thickening agent in the manufacturing of...
New Blood Test Identifies Alzheimer’s
Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a test that can more accurately identify Alzheimer’s disease in blood samples compared to existing methods. The new test, outlined in a...
Top 2022 Health-Related Google Searches
Every year, Google reveals the terms that received the most searches over the 12 months. Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 has been a popular search term in past years; however, in 2022, its ranking waned....
Sesame Joining Allergen List
The Food and Drug Administration issued an announcement reminding manufacturers that sesame will be joining the list of major food allergens in 2023. Sesame will join this list as of the Food...
Travel Delays Prevent Life-Saving Heart Transplant
While many continue to battle weather-related travel delays, one Alaskan man is battling for his life. Patrick Holland, 56, suffers from congestive heart failure. After nearly three weeks on the...
Drug Company Recalls Blood Pressure Pills
A blood pressure medication is being recalled due to its apparent risk of causing cancer. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. initiated a voluntary recall for four lots of Quinapril tablets after recent...
Your Lungs Don’t Like Cold Weather
A blast of arctic chill in Texas is rare. For some, it may even be a breathtaking experience -- literally. Cold air is generally drier than warm air. As a result, doctors see an influx of patients...
Covid Smell Loss | Mystery Solved?
A small study recently published in the journal Science has shed light on the possible mechanism that causes some people to remain without their sense of smell despite having recovered from...
Can ADHD Meds Help Cure ‘Long COVID’?
A medication used for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be the key to curing brain fog from "long COVID." Yale University researchers found that a combination of Guanfacine, an...
Aerobics May Drastically Cut Cancer Risk
Intense aerobic exercise helps reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%, according to a new study from researchers at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine of Tel Aviv University (TAU). The results of...
Coffee May Exacerbate Severe Hypertension
Too much coffee may be harmful to people with abnormally high blood pressure, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers concluded...
Can Anxiety Be Used to Your Advantage?
It is no secret that Americans have been stressed to unprecedented levels in recent years. However, Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a clinical psychologist, argues that a proper mindset can turn debilitating...
Breakthrough Advances ‘Regenerative Medicine’
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have successfully engineered cells containing "adhesion molecules" that act as a kind of cellular glue capable of binding to other...
Study | Screens Stunt Toddler Development
A new study concluded what many people have already suspected: too much screen time is detrimental to a child’s development. With mobile phones, televisions, and tablets increasingly ubiquitous...
Combatting the Post-Holiday Blues
For many, the Christmas holiday season, dubbed in one popular song as "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," is buzzing with activity and excitement. However, some people may experience the...
Learn CPR for the Holidays
Doctors and heart attack survivors are encouraging people to educate themselves on the warning signs of cardiovascular issues and to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in anticipation of a...
Red Food Dye Linked to IBD
Researchers in Canada say a popular dye used to color foods could drive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in some individuals. Red dye 40 — also known as red No.40, Allura Red AC, or simply red 40 —...
Strategic Stockpile Released for Flu Season
Federal health officials have opened access to the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to provide aid this flu season. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is...
