The World’s Easiest Cure for Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections plague millions of women. The conventional treatment is antibiotics. But often, the bug quickly returns.
Now, a new study shows that the solution to recurring UTIs is as close as your faucet.
UTIs are caused by bacteria overwhelming the body’s natural defenses in the urinary tract. The most common symptoms are a burning sensation during urination, back or stomach pain, and needing to urinate frequently.… Read More
Why Being Short Could Save You From a Heart Attack
If most of us had a choice, we’d rather be tall than short. But a new study shows that being vertically challenged has at least one big health advantage: a lower risk of dangerous blood clots called venous thromboembolisms (VTEs).
After studying more than 2 million people, researchers from Lund University in Malmo, Sweden, found that the risk of VTEs was strongly associated with height.… Read More
Dying People Are Surprisingly Happy
Does the idea of death frighten you? If so, you’re certainly not alone. A new study finds that most people are terrified of dying.
But the research also shows those fears might be overblown. It found that death is often described as an “unexpectedly positive” experience by those who approach it.1>
… Read MoreWhat Australia’s Bad Flu Season Means for You
Australia is having a terrible flu season. They report double the number of cases compared to last season.
And the nation has suffered nearly twice as many flu deaths so far. The most severely affected groups have been seniors and children.1
Why should this matter to you?
… Read MoreThe Ancient Asian Blood Sugar Solution
Turmeric is the spice that gives Asian curries their distinctive golden color. But it isn’t just a culinary treat.
For thousands of years, practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine have used turmeric and curcumin, its best-known derivative, as a staple medicinal treatment.1
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