Probiotics: Does The Evidence Match The hype?

Sep 6, 2018

Two new studies investigating probiotics conclude that they do not benefit all people; in fact, they might even have negative consequences in some cases. Probiotics are available in many products,...

How To Tell If Stress Is Affecting Your Sleep

Sep 6, 2018

Stress often impacts on sleep quality and duration. Stress and a lack of sleep can both have a severe impact on physical and mental health. Experts recommend people aim for 7–9 hours of sleep a...

Which Airport Surfaces Carry The Most Viruses?

Sep 6, 2018

New research scans various airport surfaces and finds that plastic security trays hold the highest concentration of viruses. Most of the time, the common cold or flu are not life-threatening...

Rheumatoid arthritis

How To Manage Morning Stiffness With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Aug 30, 2018

Many with people with rheumatoid arthritis are familiar with stiff joints in the morning. But what causes this morning stiffness, and how can people get rid of it? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an...

Depression
Men’s health

Panel: Doctors Should Focus On Preventing Depression In Pregnant Women, New Moms

Aug 29, 2018 • 1 comment

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new draft recommendations saying that physicians should screen pregnant women and new moms to identify those who are at risk of becoming...

Ketamine, A Promising Depression Treatment, Seems To Act Like An Opioid

Aug 29, 2018

A new study suggests that ketamine, an increasingly popular treatment for depression, has something in common with drugs like fentanyl and oxycodone. The small study found evidence that ketamine's...

Severe Depression: Vagus Nerve Stimulator Improves Lives

Aug 27, 2018 • 1 comment

For people with treatment-resistant depression, adding vagus nerve stimulation to medication can drastically improve their quality of life, concludes a new study. The National Institute of Mental...

Men’s health

Baldness: A Protein Would Be Responsible For Hair Loss

Aug 18, 2018

According to a study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Texas, in the United States, a protein is responsible for hair loss and depigmentation. A Gene Involved In The Production...

The Healing Power of Creative Therapy for Depression

Aug 15, 2018

Art therapy can be a powerful tool when used along with other depression treatment. Find out how you can benefit from this and other types of creative therapy. Art therapy is a unique approach...

Men’s health

  Want To Be A Dad? Wear Boxers, Not Skin-Tight Briefs

Aug 10, 2018

Men trying to become a father the old-fashioned way are better off wearing loose underwear, according to a study published Thursday. Compared to men who favor snug-fitting briefs, devotees of boxer...

Abortion Rights Around The World

Aug 8, 2018

Argentine lawmakers will vote Wednesday on the legalisation of abortion, which remains banned in some 20 countries worldwide, while others have highly restrictive laws in place. Here is a snapshot of...

Ankylosing spondylitis

Acupuncture Ankylosing Spondylitis Relief Confirmed

Jul 30, 2018

Researchers conclude that acupuncture and herbal medicine provide relief for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis characterized by inflammation of...