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Men need to be watchful for any signs of testicular cancer, especially if they are at higher risk for the disease because of age, race, family history or medical condition. Recently, a study turned up another risk factor for testicular cancer — a medical procedure that can be difficult to avoid but could raise the risk almost 60 percent…

When you live with inflammatory bowel disease, you have a lot to watch out for. There’s the chronic inflammation of your digestive tract, the weight loss and diarrhea and the increased risk of colon cancer. But IBD also triples the risk of a life-threatening blood clot. For 1 in 7 IBD patients, it could be even higher…

The Endocrine Society has spent over 14 years researching our exposure to environmental toxins that are present in the air, water, soil and our homes. They interfere, imitate or alter pathways of hormones in the body that lead to disease. And now there’s proof that our exposure can lead to diabetes that we can pass onto our children.

You’ve probably heard that if you want to lose weight, you should eat your biggest meals early in the day. The theory is you drop weight faster by taking in most of the calories you plan to eat in a day several hours before bedtime (when your metabolism naturally slows). The idea of not worrying over what to eat so much as when seemed easy enough. But, we’re learning it may have sounded too good to be true…

While it’s normal and healthy for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day, when your blood pressure stays elevated, it can lead to many health problems. Many people require medications to control their blood pressure. However, there are several things you can do that will help to make it easier to manage your readings…

It’s been long understood that when you have a heart attack, it’s because somehow blood flow to your heart has become cut off, either due to a blockage or a narrowing of your coronary arteries. Blood clots can detach and float off to block those arteries. But finding immune cells are the mechanism behind those clots came as a surprise to researchers recently…

More than a year ago now, I experienced a life-changing event that wreaked havoc with my balance, my ability to swallow liquids and my memory. I got hlep in that “golden hour,” and I know many do not. But a new treatment may make that possible for more stroke sufferers.

The number of people in the U.S. over the age of 65 has grown by over a third in the past decade alone. And with the increase in life expectancy, that means we need to make changes now to stay healthier later. The largest randomized double-blind study on aging has some advice with that in mind: two supplements that may go further for you than your retirement account…

Experts have long believed diet can influence the development of cancer, but data showing exactly why has been scarce. However, a new study has found why meat leads to cancer. It comes down to a meat molecule we build antibodies against — defining a molecular connection between cancer and a diet of animal-based products…

Stroke can occur unexpectedly and at any age. In fact, stroke is on the rise among younger adults under the age of 45, and it turns out many don’t know the signs that could save a life or how to keep from becoming a victim of stroke in the first place. Time for Stroke 101…

Even in these strange pandemic times, there’s a real downside to washing your body every day. So, if sheltering in place has changed your hygiene habits, don’t worry. Experts are telling us that what we’re really doing in our daily shower is throwing our microbiome out of balance, and here’s why that is not a good thing…

Alzheimer’s disease is like a thief stealing a person’s memories and personality. No treatment exists that can halt its progression, but researchers are coming closer to finding compounds that can unravel the complex mechanisms behind the onset of Alzheimer’s. The latest? A hormone that will make you want to ditch your low-fat diet.

Exercising is one of the best things you can do for your health. But what if I told you that timing your workouts could bring even bigger benefits — at least when it comes to cancer prevention? According to a brand-new study, just changing the time of day you work out could dramatically lower your risk of breast and prostate cancer.

We’ve all heard that olive oil is one of the healthiest choices we can make in our diet. After all, the oil is known for lowering bad cholesterol and fighting heart disease, inflammation and cancer. And now, thanks to a new study, things just got even better with a new olive oil option made from ancient trees.

Cortisol, which is made in the adrenal glands, is commonly known as the stress hormone. It’s crucial for helping your body deal with stressful situations. But too much cortisol for prolonged periods can lead to all sorts of health problems including high blood pressure, fatigue and type 2 diabetes. Here’s what to watch for, how to balance it and an interesting way to measure it.

Depression rates are spiking as the pandemic drags on, and although there are plenty of medications to treat it, they’re not always effective and can come with unpleasant side effects. To broaden the treatment options, researchers are taking a look at a mushroom with a less-than-savory reputation…

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, attacks the body in a number of ways. One of the most insidious is the way it causes blood clots in the arteries, veins and microscopic blood vessels. Researchers are now pointing to a process in the body that could be causing these clots to form…

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors or symptoms occurring together which increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. If you only have one of these conditions, it doesn’t mean you have metabolic syndrome — but if you have three or more of the following risk factors, then you could be on a fast track to serious trouble…

Alzheimer’s is a perplexing disease, but we do know more about it than ever before. Where conventional medicine has fallen short, research into natural solutions is pushing the envelope in Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment, most recently with the discovery of compounds wrapped around the roots of the ginseng plant that may work against amyloid plaques and tau aggregates.

Rheumatoid arthritis and cancer often go hand in hand, but they present conflicts in terms of treatment. RA drugs suppress the immune system, while cancer drugs work to make the immune response stronger. Some cancer drugs make RA worse, and some RA drugs may cause cancer. It’s a tangled web to maneuver to know what’s best for you.

Each year, heart disease and stroke kill more people in the U.S. than all cancers, lower respiratory diseases and cases of influenza and pneumonia combined. But you don’t have to become a statistic. Thanks to a new study, there’s now an easy cheat sheet so that you can know what foods to avoid to keep your heart healthy.

If there’s one medical procedure that’s universally dreaded and put off for as long as possible, it would have to be the routine colonoscopy. But considering the statistics on colon cancer, it’s the one procedure we should all be clamoring to get. Well, you may get your turn sooner than you expected…

Whether you’ve been injured and stuck in a cast, imobilized due to surgery or stroke or maybe you just have a bad shoulder or knee, being immobile leads to muscle wastage that steals strength that’s hard to get back. But don’t let being sidelined prevent you from exercising the limbs you can move. New research shows the benefits can be transferred to the ones you’re not even moving!

Healthy blood pressure equals a healthy heart. Or so we’ve been told. But, according to recent research findings, relying on normal blood pressure as a sign that a heart attack or stroke is not in your future has painted a pretty picture that’s been revealed to be nothing but a facade — a false sense of security that could put you in deadly danger.

As the pandemic heats up, researchers strive to uncover all there is to know about COVID-19. A recent study has found a common vitamin deficiency among 80 percent of those infected in one hospital. And this connection isn’t the first. Growing evidence keeps placing vitamin D squarely in the pandemic spotlight…

A new study has some sobering information for those of us who’ve made a regular habit of it eating takeout. Along with your favorite foods and a hefty side of convenience, those takeout containers carry a mega dose of plastic that’s finding its way into your meals. Here’s how, why you should be concerned and how to reduce the harm…

The human body has two different immune systems with different roles. But did you know that one of those systems can be trained to seek out and destroy cancer? That’s exactly what immunotherapy is all about and why researchers are excited about a nutrient found in certain foods that could double our immune power against cancer.

When you eat in a way that helps lower cholesterol and improve overall heart health, you’re also helping lower risks associated with cancer, dementia, arthritis and other diseases. Here’s why and how…

Based on available research, a ketogenic diet may be associated with improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, such as type 2 diabetes and HDL cholesterol levels. And now, it certainly looks promising as a nutritional intervention for heart failure.

Do you take your temperature and regularly find it hovering around 97 degrees? Or feel sure you have a fever only to find the thermometer reads a “normal” 98.6? There are several theories as to why this happens, but if you’re like me, you want to know if it’s anything to worry about. Here’s what we’ve found…

In 2015, diseases caused by various forms of pollution were responsible for about 9 million premature deaths, including heart attacks and kidney disease. But the last thing you need to do is feel powerless about the growing pollution-disease connection…

This connection between bacteria and your health is pretty well established. But when it comes to bacteria’s role in heart disease there’s been an unexpected twist. And what they discovered will turn everything you thought you knew about fat, cholesterol and heart health on its head…

Do some people just naturally age better than others, or is there a secret to looking younger, longer? New research may just hold the answer. So, hold off on those chemical-laden anti-aging creams and skip the painful injections of Botox and fillers and try this instead…

Between-meal snacks can do some damage to your health, your weight and your willpower. But we do enjoy our snacks. They make up a fair proportion of our daily calorie intake at almost 400 calories! But there is a good way to turn all this snacking to your advantage…

We’ve learned that having good bacteria in your gut lowers your risk of Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and cancer. They even play an important role in regulating your weight! The question is — how do you encourage these disease-fighting gut bacteria to grow and thrive?

It’s like fighting an uphill battle to get the mainstream to admit its ability to flush heavy metals from the bloodstream can have a positive effect on avoiding heart problems. So today, I wanted to talk a little more about chelation and how it works…

If you discovered an exercise that could increase your muscle strength 30 percent in just a month, I bet you’d be pretty excited. If so, it’s time to train your brain. You can keep your memory sharp for life just by giving it this effective workout…

Breast cancer is a dreaded disease. But there is something else dangerous about breast cancer — and other female-related diseases… And that’s a doctor’s inability to warn us about the high and unique risks that women face from diseases they feel are outside of our sex.

Some conventional and alternative treatments for stress and anxiety may leave you feeling drowsy or fatigued. So if you’d rather stay focused and energized all day, while beating back the stress, give these a try…

There are a million worthwhile reasons to eat fruits and vegetables. But it doesn’t hurt that making you more attractive is one of them: the healthy glow from a veggie-filled diet makes you even MORE attractive than tanning… without frying your skin.

Stress and anxiety grip millions of people. It controls what they do, how they do it, and it makes them tired and sick. Breathing exercises help condition the mind and body to reduce stress and anxiety. They work by taking your thoughts and worries in the mind and redirecting them.

Even the healthiest diets have hidden pitfalls you need to watch out for. Because, often when you give something up, deficiencies can develop. The Paleo diet is no different, but there’s a simple solution…

The power of bright white light may significantly decrease symptoms of depression and increase functioning in people with bipolar disorder… without the side effects of conventional treatments.

Diabetes is a HUGE problem. And it looks like part of the reason it is could be attributed to wrong-headed nutritional advice we’ve been following for years that’s been hurting instead of helping.

American’s are packing on the pounds in record numbers — and it’s not just burgers and ice cream doing it. There are factors at work triggering the trend toward obesity that even the most careful dieters among us may not be aware of or know how to do anything about…

When you hear the word strength, you probably immediately think of exercise and weight lifting. Yet, new research is showing that staying strong in your senior years is just as much about what you eat — and maybe even more about when you eat it…

If you’re over 40, you could be one in six that ends up with cataracts. Once you hit 80 your risk jumps to 50 percent. And even worse, if you have diabetes you have a 60 percent greater risk of developing cataracts, even in your younger years…

Adults living with ADHD suffer from an inability to concentrate to complete daily tasks, handle bills and their jobs and may experience marital troubles and more frequent car accidents. If you’re one of them, a new insight could hold the secret to helping you reclaim your life…

If you’re purchasing healthy foods because they contain certain compounds or nutrients, you need to be aware of something: You may not be getting what you paid for unless you cook them the right way. In fact, you may be shocked at just how many nutrients you lose…

While you may be familiar with well-known micronutrients such as vitamins B and C, there is a vitamin that’s not so common that may be even more important in supporting optimal health… vitamin K.

As medical marijuana gains momentum, cannabis compounds are helping curb pain and inflammation, and may help fight brain aging, diabetes and arthritis. The only problem is, not everyone has access to it. And others already know that cannabis isn’t their cup of tea. Luckily, there’s another option…

We all know people who seem to effortlessly remain young and active. People who could run circles around us, look ten years younger and just plain leave us wondering how they do it. While it’s easy to say it’s just good genes, the real answer could surprise you…

In almost any situation, there is usually more than one way to do something — and do it right. But when it comes to medicine, there’s quite a bit of discrimination in that respect. EDTA chelation therapy is a perfect example. You may have never heard of EDTA chelation therapy… so, let me start you out with the basics…

If you’re a woman, there’s a certain carcinogen you need to be extra careful about. Cadmium mimics estrogen. As a result, it’s been tied to some hormone-related cancers in women. Breast cancer is one of them. And now, it seems, it may fuel endometrial cancer too…

You’ve probably seen someone laid up in a hospital bed with their legs being pulled in all directions as if hooked up to some sort of medieval torture device. Erase that from your mind. This traction exercise is not so scary, and can gently help your lower back feel great…

Do you always see the bright side of things? If so, congratulations, you may just live longer! That’s because science is revealing your longevity is tied to far more than the numbers your doctor checks when you go in for a visit, like your weight, pulse and blood pressure…

Flu season is here. If you haven’t begun working to boost your immune system, you better start now if you want to avoid the runny nose, coughing, fever and body aches that can last for days to weeks. Because even if you regularly get your flu shot, there’s no guarantee this year’s shot will actually work…

Men are often looking for ways to boost their performance in the bedroom, but usually they are told to lose weight, stop smoking, exercise, and eat a healthy diet. But why not go a step further, especially with the last suggestion, and take the opportunity to enhance sexual prowess at every meal?

That retardants prevent fires is pure fiction. You might get about three extra seconds before your furniture ignites. What they can do is put you at unnecessarily high risk for thyroid disease and cancer because of the toxic load you carry from near constant exposure in things you come in contact with daily…

Certain menopause symptoms get a lot of press. But other symptoms don’t get as much attention because they can be a little embarrassing to talk about, which means millions of women are left suffering in silence. No more. If vaginal discomfort and urinary issues are on your list of complaints, listen up…