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Mayo Clinic Minute: GERD is not ‘just’ heartburn

Mayo Clinic News Network – Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is acid-resistant, into the esophagus, which is less acid-resistant. Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, says GERD may be common, but there can be potentially severe complications if it's ongoing and left untreated. Heartburn — it's the cardinal symptom of GERD. "GERD, gastroesophageal...

Cutting a teaspoon of salt is comparable to taking blood pressure medication

NPR – A new study published Monday in the journal JAMA found that cutting one teaspoon of salt a day results in a decline in blood pressure comparable to taking blood pressure medication. In this latest study, participants who cut out their daily salt intake by one teaspoon had lower blood pressure in just one week. This was even true for people already on blood pressure medication. But how much sodium is in one teaspoon of...

Orcas Sink Fourth Boat Off Iberia, Unnerving Sailors

Orcas caused enough damage to sink a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar last week. A small pod has been slamming boats in recent years, worrying skippers hiding in shallow waters.

Peanuts: The Snack That Safeguards the Heart and Helps Prevent Strokes

Delicious and fun to eat, a handful of peanuts a day can help enhance cognitive function, aid in slowing the aging process, and much more.

Sunblocks provide a false sense of security leading to more cancers

INTERESTING ENGINEERING – Sunblocks helps to protect the skin from the sun by absorbing, reflecting, or scattering its UV rays but it does have its limitations leading to something called the sunscreen paradox. Now, two new studies are highlighting its dangers. Studies conducted in Canada and the UK First, researchers put together 23 focus groups in order to determine the factors that contribute to the different rates of skin cancer, called melanoma, in Canada's Atlantic provinces. They found...

Want to avoid a heart attack? These are the best and worst foods, according to cardiologists

Cardiologists shared with Fox News Digital their nutrition advice for reducing the risk of coronary disease and heart attacks. Can you guess some of the worst foods for your heart?

Apple cider vinegar shots and gummies promise gut health and other benefits. Is it true?

CBS NEWS – Apple cider season brings on renewed interest in a longtime wellness trend: apple cider vinegar. From social media posts extolling the supposed benefits of drinking the pungent fermented liquid to gummy forms being marketed as health supplements, proponents say it can help with everything from skin health to gut health and even weight loss. But how helpful is it for our health, really? While more research is needed to fully understand any potential benefits...

Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick, or is it just a soothing placebo?

Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they’re sick has been a common practice throughout the world for centuries. One expert says it actually aids in recovery. |

Home remedies for constipation

SINGLECARE – Dietary changes, drinking water, exercise, and taking supplements are among the natural ways to relieve symptoms of constipation. Identifying the factors contributing to constipation can help you decide which remedies are best. A combination of the following remedies may be necessary to treat the problem. 1. Water Drinking enough water can be the first step to constipation relief. When an individual becomes dehydrated, the body starts pulling water from all over the body, including the...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing sleep during menopause

Mayo Clinic News Network – Women typically go through menopause between the ages of 45-55. It's a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive cycle. This transition can usher in many symptoms, including hot flashes, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of Mayo Clinic Women's Health and medical director of the North American Menopause Society, says simple lifestyle changes can help women get a good night's sleep during menopause. It's...

Mayo Clinic Minute: It’s the season for cluster headaches

The Mayo Clinic Minute – Cluster headaches aren't that common, but they are extremely painful. And they often occur during the fall season. A cluster headache is a rare headache disorder that differs from a typical migraine or headache. Less than 1% of the population have cluster headaches, but for those people, it's an intense experience because the headaches come on fast and hit hard. Imagine being woken up abruptly by excruciating head pain that reaches...

The ‘anti-aging’ diet: Six foods YOU should be eating to achieve healthy skin, improve longevity and boost cognitive function

Experts agree that green vegetables, healthy oils and legumes will all help. These foods contain antioxidants, chlorophyll and omega-3 fatty acids. «

To reduce heartburn, adjust your sleep position

HEADLINE HEALTH – Elevating your head and chest higher than your feet as you sleep can help prevent and ease acid reflux and heartburn. You can do this using a foam wedge placed under the mattress or by raising bedposts using wood blocks. Beware of piling pillows, as this usually isn’t effective and may even make your symptoms worse. Additionally, sleeping on your left side is thought to aid digestion and may work to limit stomach...

The Biggest Risk Factor For Death Is Sorely Neglected, But Easily Treated

FORBES – You almost certainly know someone living with hypertension (high blood pressure). That person might be you yourself. As noted in a new World Health Organization (WHO) stock-take report, its first on hypertension globally, fully one in three adults has hypertension. The number of people with the condition has doubled in the past 30 years, to reach 1.3 billion. It’s so common that it may be taken for granted, or treated as fairly benign. Yet...

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