A number of steps can be taken to lower blood pressure. These include lifestyle measures as well as drugs that doctors can provide. The measures against blood pressure can be grouped into three main areas: Diet Exercise Drugs The ways … Read More »
Telangiectasias are small, broken, or widened blood vessels found near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes. They typically appear as fine pink or red lines and will whiten when under pressure. Once the telangiectasia appears on the skin, … Read More »
Fermented vegetables could change your life. Sauerkraut, kimchi, and other similar food products contain many different types of bacteria, including the probiotics Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis. Many, if not most, of the microscopic organisms found in fermented vegetables are … Read More »
There’s nothing inherently wrong with low-carbohydrate diets. A well-designed, low-carbohydrate diet can provide your body with all the raw materials it needs to function optimally and help you build a strong, robust physique. Not all low-carbohydrate diets are equally healthy … Read More »
Scientists have discovered a way to entirely remove the urge to drink alcohol compulsively in an animal model. The researchers hope that, with enough funding, a solution to this age-old problem might be on the horizon. Could alcoholism finally be … Read More »
Arianna Huffington on Thursday announced she would leave her position as editor-in-chief of the eponymous publication she cofounded 11 years ago to focus on her latest project — Thrive Global, a lifestyle, health and wellness site. The reasons for her … Read More »
An aging population is causing some healthcare providers to rethink how they care for older Americans. One such institution is UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California, which is building a dedicated emergency department for geriatric care. “We are trying to think … Read More »
MedCity News has partnered with BioCrossroads to provide coverage focused on Indiana’s next generation of growth and innovation in life sciences. Indianapolis-based angel investment group VisionTech Partners, with several chapters in cities across the state, has added an affiliate group … Read More »
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is a risk factor for kidney cancer. Yet, obese people with advanced kidney cancer seem to live longer than normal-weight or underweight patients, a new study finds. … Read More »
The nasal spray flu vaccine is ineffective, and children aged 6 months and older should receive the flu shot during the 2016-2017 season for the best possible protection against influenza. This is the recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics, … Read More »