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A Better Way to Look at Food

A Better Way to Look at Food

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A “low-energy-dense food diet” sounds like just another weight loss fad, but it’s an approach with decades of research behind it. The concept is simple: Eat more foods with a higher water content to get more volume for […]

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Radiation Doses From CT Scans Vary Widely

Radiation Doses From CT Scans Vary Widely

Latest Cancer News MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — CT scans diagnose many serious conditions and illnesses, but they expose patients to levels of radiation that aren’t always consistent and may be harmful, a new study finds. The large differences in the doses of radiation patients are exposed to appear to be caused by […]

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Orgasmic dysfunction: Everything you need to know

Orgasmic dysfunction: Everything you need to know

Orgasmic dysfunction is when a person has trouble reaching an orgasm despite sexual arousal and stimulation. In this article, learn about the causes and symptoms of orgasmic dysfunction and how to treat it. What is orgasmic dysfunction? Orgasmic dysfunction can affect men and women of any age. Orgasmic dysfunction is the medical term for difficulty […]

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What is the truth about type 2 diabetes?

What is the truth about type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a serious and prevalent disease, but numerous myths surround this condition. Diabetes causes blood sugar levels to become too high, and it damages the body. In some cases, it can be fatal. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects 30.3 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers […]

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What is a cervicogenic headache?

What is a cervicogenic headache?

A cervicogenic headache is a pain that develops in the neck, though a person feels the pain in their head. Cervicogenic headaches are secondary headaches. Secondary headaches are those caused by an underlying condition, such as neck injuries, infections, or severe high blood pressure. This sets them apart from primary headaches, such as migraines and […]

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Triple-negative breast cancer responds to new dual-target therapy

Triple-negative breast cancer responds to new dual-target therapy

An experimental therapy has shown promising results in fighting a particularly aggressive breast cancer with limited treatment options. A new experimental treatment shows promise for people with triple-negative breast cancer. A recent study has revealed that the novel treatment decreased the growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer in mice. The approach uses a protein […]

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Artificial sweeteners make ‘no difference’ to health

Artificial sweeteners make ‘no difference’ to health

Non-sugar sweeteners have been at the center of a fierce debate for decades. Do they benefit health or increase risks? A recent study fans the flames once more, claiming that there is little evidence of benefits or harms. Sweeteners have been under the microscope for years. As the evidence demonstrating the adverse effects of sugar […]

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Candida infection can reach brain and impair memory

Candida infection can reach brain and impair memory

A new study in mice reveals that Candida albicans — a fungus largely perceived as harmless — can cause memory problems and brain abnormalities that resemble those characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease. C. albicans is the most common and best-studied cause of fungal infections in humans. Candida albicans is a species of fungus that grows naturally […]