Eating lots of fatty fish and cutting out polyunsaturated fats may reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines, a new study suggests. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish like tuna, salmon, bluefish and mackerel may help manage migraine, especially in tandem with eliminating omega-6 fatty acids from vegetable oils, the researchers found. “It’s moderate evidence that… read on > read on >
New research finds that countries with more cloudy days tend to have higher colon cancer rates. Lower levels of vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” may be to blame. So, boosting your vitamin D levels through exposure to sunlight could help reduce your risk of colon cancer, according to researchers at the University of California, San… read on > read on >
Having your wisdom teeth yanked could have one culinary up side: Heightening your sense of taste. So claims a new study that challenges previous research on the issue. “Prior studies have only pointed to adverse effects on taste after extraction, and it has been generally believed that those effects dissipate over time,” said study senior… read on > read on >
(Healthday News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s controversial approval of a new Alzheimer’s drug, along with its high price, is now being investigated by two House committees. “We have serious concerns about the steep price of Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm and the process that led to its approval despite questions about the… read on > read on >
An experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found — raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive disorder. With celiac disease, the immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine when a genetically susceptible person eats gluten — a protein found… read on > read on >
The eating habits of most American adults aren’t in line with dietary guidelines that can reduce the risk of cancer, a new study finds. Researchers examined data from nearly 31,000 U.S. adult participants in the annual National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The analysis of what the participants ate in the 24 hours before completing… read on > read on >
Behaviors associated with eating disorders can make real changes to the brain, new research shows. The findings could help explain why these serious disorders are often chronic — and may also point the way to new treatments. Eating disorders — such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge-eating disorder — can result in severe complications, including… read on > read on >
Could the answer to easing the tough-to-treat chronic pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia be found in edibles and other products containing CBD? A new study from Michigan Medicine examined whether people using potentially addictive painkillers like opioids could get relief by replacing those narcotics with over-the-counter cannabidiol (CBD) treatments. There’s recent research “suggesting that CBD… read on > read on >
Planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with a traditional Southern-style spread of fried chicken, pork rinds, buttermilk biscuits and sweet tea? Don’t make it an everyday habit. These staples of a regional diet heavy in fried foods, fats and sugary drinks may boost your odds for sudden cardiac death, a new study warns. The… read on > read on >
Walmart said Tuesday that it will start selling its own private brand of insulin at much lower prices than competing products. Insulin prices have skyrocketed in recent years, making it unaffordable for some Americans with diabetes, according to CBS News. “We know many people with diabetes struggle to manage the financial burden of this condition,… read on > read on >
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