Having to get up repeatedly at night to use the bathroom is more than an annoyance. It can destroy your chances for restful sleep. Of course, that means you’ll be tired and less productive during the day.
But a new study shows that nocturnal bathroom trips may signal something more serious.
The research was performed at Japan’s Tohoku Rosai Hospital. Scientists examined 3,749 subjects.… Read More
This flu season was shaping up to be short and mild. But then something happened that surprised scientists…
A second viral wave hit.
At a time when the flu season is normally long over, people are still getting sick. This has made it the longest flu season since the government started tracking flu 20 years ago.
Dr. Arnold Monto is a University of Michigan researcher who has studied the flu for 50 years.… Read More
Mainstream doctors often blame high blood pressure on obesity, lack of exercise, too much salt, smoking, stress, or other lifestyle factors.
But many people with hypertension have none of these issues.
Now, a new study shows the culprit may be in your medicine cabinet.
The research was published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. Scientists wanted to see what effect antiseptic mouthwashes have on blood pressure.… Read More
People with blood sugar issues are often told by mainstream doctors not to eat fruit. It’s feared that the sugar content contributes to blood sugar spikes.
But a new study shows that one fruit may actually hold the key to preventing and treating diabetes.
Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology recruited 32 subjects who were overweight or obese. All had insulin resistance and were prediabetic.… Read More
Colonoscopies may be the most despised medical test.
The day-before laxative prep is miserable. And the procedure itself is no walk in the park.
Now, a new study shows that you may not need to put yourself through that ordeal. An at-home test may be just as effective in finding colon cancer.
The study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.… Read More
You’ve probably heard the warning…
Don’t exercise in the evening because it can keep you awake at night.
The idea seems to make sense. After all, if you rev up your body for a workout close to bedtime, it must make it more difficult to wind down and fall asleep.
But new research says that’s flat wrong.
Researchers at Australia’s Charles Sturt University recruited middle-aged men to study the effects of exercise on sleep.… Read More