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A new study from the University of California-San Diego has shown how cataract surgery could one day be a thing of the past. That could be great news for the 22 million people in the United States and the millions more around the world who suffer with this vision problem.
You’ve heard it repeatedly: You have to burn 3,500 calories to lose one pound of body fat. But according to an update of that old rule, researchers are telling us that in fact it actually takes significantly more calories burned to achieve a loss of one pound.
You cook with what you believe are the healthiest cooking oils for your family’s dinner. But did you know that scientists recently discovered that one common popular cooking oil causes more obesity than coconut oil, and even the sugar used in sodas?!
For people with multiple sclerosis who choose to take medications, identifying which one or ones will be effective is a challenge and often discouraging. Now a team in Italy has discovered a specific gene mutation that may eventually help bring personalized medicine to multiple sclerosis patients.
Are you looking for some additional help for counting calories that’s free? Look no further as the National Institutes of Health offers a free calorie counter to help you count calories and plan your weight loss goals.
Bacon and bacon flavor are hugely popular, yet some people avoid it or severely limit how much they eat for health and other reasons. Good news is that soon, everyone who loves the taste of bacon may be able to satisfy their craving with cooked seaweed rather than a pig.
The variety of fitness trackers on the market today can make it hard to know which one suits your needs. Is there an ideal tracker for biking or running? Does a better app for tracking sleep and other health metrics exist? The following tips about a few of the top fitness trackers on the market can help you pinpoint the right product for you.
Did you know that having a “Dad Bod” makes a man more sexually desirable to women? However, Dr. Oz warns men that picking up a 6-pack to cover their 6-pack is a dad bod problem that is best avoided.
A new study focuses on the connection between fibromyalgia pain and vitamin D deficiencies. The research was presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR). Previous studies have found low vitamin D levels in patients with fibromyalgia, and researchers believe the deficiencies are contributing to pain and fatigue.
Michael Douglas is the latest celebrity to reveal that he is on a gluten-free diet. However, the 70-year-old actor has not confirmed if he actually has celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. Douglas has dramatically changed his lifestyle after being diagnosed with throat cancer and has cut out alcohol, gluten and cigarettes.
The Standard American Diet (SAD) is true to its acronym. Unfortunately, the average American does not get enough vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients. The popularity of empty-calorie fast food and imbalanced meals instead of home cooked and whole food has left the average American with several deficiencies in the diet.
A new study has found that patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea may also have fibromyalgia. Sleep problems are a common issue for fibromyalgia patients, and researchers were interested in studying the link between the two disorders. They discovered that CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a practical treatment option for patients.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has confirmed that Bell & Evans gluten-free chicken nuggets are being recalled for Staphylococcal enterotoxin. After a positive test result for the bacteria, the company started the recall that affects 20,232 pounds of chicken nuggets. This is the second time in less than 12 months that the Bell & Evans brand of chicken nuggets has been recalled.
Cauliflower - yes, cauliflower is one of the hottest food trends for 2015. Are you celebrating the elevated status of this cruciferous vegetable?
Could your obesity be in part due to a greater physiologic drive towards hedonic eating than that possessed by your peers? Here’s what one study suggests about hedonic eating and how that using the following 5 mindful eating steps could help you fight your natural urge to overeat.
A soldier who suffered from fibromyalgia after experiencing heatstroke has won a lawsuit. Barney Tipping, who was part of the British Armed Forces, had a heatstroke in Kenya during pre-deployment exercises. After returning to the U.K., he was eventually diagnosed with fibromyalgia and continues to suffer from chronic pain.
Researchers have found that children who have celiac disease are at a higher risk of not responding to the hepatitis B vaccine. Presentations at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID) revealed that children may have an impaired vaccine response that does not protect them from the disease.
When it comes to losing weight everyone wants to drop the pounds as fast as possible. But did you know that when weight loss is too fast it could be a sign of illness? Here are 5 categories of medical conditions that you should be aware of if you ever experience fast weight loss that came too easily.
If you had to choose between the risks of doing nothing about your weight and dying from one of the more common eventual comorbidities of obesity, or the risk of dying from liver failure but being thinner, which would you choose? A recent article from The Times of India hints that weight loss surgery is really not such a simple decision after all.
One of the most common problems for people who want to exercise more is the inability to stick to a routine and workout on a consistent basis. However, researchers believe they may have found one of the key factors that can help people develop better exercise habits. A new study from Iowa State University reveals that you can focus on specific cues and track them to build better habits.
Many people are yo-yo dieters, and they lose weight and put it back on in an ongoing struggle. This cycle exists because dieting presents various challenges ranging from the denial of things they enjoy to a loss of energy. However, losing weight does not have to be a struggle. The right strategies can help you lose weight faster and feel better. Here are five easy tips that will help you lose weight faster without the frustration.
University of Georgia, Washington State University and Binghamton University researchers have some new insight into what happens to the gut and brain when we eat a high fat diet. French fries or other foods with high fat appear to alter gut bacteria that send the brain signals to tell us when we're full.
A new study that will evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental oral drug (RPC1063) and Avonex (interferon beta-1a) in individuals with relapsing multiple sclerosis is now recruiting participants. The effort, which is known as the Sunbeam Study, is funded by Receptos, Inc., which makes the experimental drug.
Lose weight without dieting or exercise? That’s what some advocates of ear acupuncture claim can happen with this centuries old technique.
Approximately 10 percent of adults experience rosacea, facial redness and chronic inflammation that thus far has no cure. Now the authors of a study from New Zealand suggest a new rosacea treatment shown to be effective involves honey.
Losing weight is one thing, but keeping it off is another. Here are 5 secret habits to maintaining weight loss recently reported by AARP for its readers.
Are you thinking about going on a weight loss holiday for some "sun 'n surgery" fun to lose weight at a very affordable price? You may want to rethink that weight loss option per a news report that shows that medical tourism can become fatal for dieters.
A new study has revealed a surprising finding for the spouses of celiac disease patients. Researchers have discovered that the spouses are at a higher risk of developing nonceliac autoimmune disease. Previous studies have focused on family members who are genetically related to the celiac disease patients, but the new research expands on this concept.
A fibromyalgia patient was recently involved in a medical negligence lawsuit. Dr. Ihor B. Kalicinsky was accused of not following the standards for prescribing opiates to his patients. Although the doctor argued that he followed the standards but simply failed to keep adequate medical records, he selected to retire and give up his license.
Researchers at Flinders Medical Centre have tapped into the power of curcumin in turmeric as a possible treatment for mesothelioma. The finding is exciting because the aggressive form of cancer that is often caused by asbestos inhalation is difficult to treat.