Many people believe blood sugar spikes are bad. This is not true because it’s normal for your blood sugar to fluctuate when you eat. Established research indicates that short-term glucose spikes do not cause hormonal issues, chronic inflammation, aging, or disease, however, problems do start if your blood sugar stays elevated. If you want to prevent health issues, new research […]
Several conditions impact Black communities more strongly than other racial groups. As Healthline reports, some of these conditions are more common among Black people. In others, Black people may have worse outcomes or develop conditions earlier. Causes of racial disparities in health Before we delve into the conditions, it’s important to understand why some of […]
Adele Adele has a huge fan base, has sold more than 170 million records, recently finished a massively successful residency in Las Vegas, received numerous accolades including 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards (including three for British Album of the Year), an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. But in May […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says 561 deaths have been reported in connection to recalled Philips devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea and other breathing disorders. The FDA said that since April 2021 it has received more than 116,000 medical device reports of foam breaking down in Philips CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines […]
U.S. health officials are warning clinicians to be alert for cases of measles following several outbreaks, largely among children who were eligible for the vaccine but did not receive it. As USA Today reports, in an email sent last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged vigilance among health providers across the U.S. […]
The announcement that King Charles III was admitted to a private hospital last week to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate has sparked interest in what is an extremely common condition among older men. As AP News reports, the 75-year-old monarch is in good company. About half of men in their 50s have enlarged prostates and […]
Leftovers are an essential part of many people’s refrigerators, but there’s one item you’ve been storing and reheating later that you might want to consider ditching. A recently viral TikTok drew attention to the bacterial dangers reheating rice, a common activity that many were shocked could be deadly. As Men’s Journal reports, the phenomenon is known […]
It’s common knowledge that plaque can damage your teeth. But did you know that plaque can also damage your heart? It’s true. One of the biggest risk factors for heart disease is plaque buildup in the arteries. Since this type of plaque buildup is happening inside the body, it’s not something we can see happening just […]
As Healthline reports, green tea is known for its long list of potential health benefits, like improved brain function and protection against cancer. Research on people with a handful of heart disease risk factors is showing that ingesting green tea extract for four weeks can also reduce blood sugar levels and lower gut inflammation. Researchers say this […]
Does it ever seem like caffeine just doesn’t give the same boost it appears to give others? It might not be all in your head. According to a recent analysis and review, your genes could determine how much caffeine boosts your exercise performance. Researchers investigated the relationship between caffeine, CYP1A2 genotype (a gene that affects […]