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Tracy Robert believed her bloating and abdominal pain were symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a diagnosis doctors had given her 20 years ago. During her first pregnancy, she was also told she had an internal hemorrhoid after experiencing rectal bleeding, which doctors attributed to her IBS and hemorrhoid history.  ER staff and her primary care doctor advised her to …

Exercise is medicine. Most of us have heard that advice more times than we can count. But what if the best way to treat high blood pressure doesn’t involve running miles or lifting heavy weights? What if the most effective exercise is one where you barely move at all? A major new analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine …

NEW YORK (AP) — It was the scariest choking incident David Palumbo had ever seen. The 88-year-old man had been… NEW YORK (AP) — It was the scariest choking incident David Palumbo had ever seen. The 88-year-old man had been dining at a Providence, Rhode Island, Italian restaurant in September 2019. Now he was unconscious, with a piece of bread …

Vitamin D is important for many parts of your health, including your bones, immune system, and muscles. Some studies show that taking vitamin D supplements daily may help lower blood pressure, too. What Does the Research Say? The research on how vitamin D supplements impact blood pressure is mixed. Some research has found that people with low levels of vitamin …

There’s no way around it—many of us consume far too much sugar. Though the maximum recommended daily amount of sugar is 9 teaspoons, most adults in the United States average a whopping 17 teaspoons each day. Of course, a lot of that sugar is consumed accidentally. Often, it is hidden in plain sight. According to research, between 60% and 80% …

More than 37,000 years of infectious diseases in humans have been mapped by scientists, with academics pointing to one particular behaviour from our ancestors as playing a “key role” in their spread. Involving researchers linked to British; Danish; Swedish; German; Italian, and Australian universities, the study saw them analyse DNA from more than 1,300 prehistoric humans dating back as far …

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More people under the age of 50 are getting colon cancer — but it’s unclear why. A doctor who researches the link between the disease and our gut microbes has a theory. “I don’t want to give the message that microbes are the entire thing. But we know that there are significant correlations between how much we have of various …

Share on PinterestResearchers have discovered that better sleep, among many other habits, may be essential for good heart health in menopause. Marc Bordons/Stocksy Past studies have shown that menopause can raise a woman’s risk for several health conditions, including sleep disorders and heart disease. A new study found that only about one in five menopausal women have ideal scores on …

As we age, strength training, also referred to as resistance training, becomes more important than ever. It can slow down the effects of aging on the body, help increase muscle mass and bone density, and reduce the risk of falls. But if you’re a beginner, which are the best exercises to focus on? To help you get started, below, we’ve …