Medical News TodayOvulation How does the cervix change in early pregnancy?Medical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher In early pregnancy, changes take place in the position and texture of the cervix and the consistency and color of cervical discharge. Tracking …
Medical News Today What to know about a ruptured eardrumMedical News Today - By Beth Sissons The eardrum, also called the tympanic membrane, is the thin tissue separating the ear canal from the middle ear. A ruptured eardrum is a tear in this …
Medical News TodayAnemia What to know about not having a half-moon on the nailsMedical News Today - By Zawn Villines Most people have a small, whitish, half-moon shape at the base of each fingernail where the nail attaches to the cuticle and finger. Some people …
Medical News TodayHeart Failure What causes shortness of breath when lying down?Medical News Today - By Amanda Barrell Shortness of breath, or breathlessness, describes difficulty or discomfort when breathing. A person may feel tightness in the chest or feel as though …
Medical News TodayAllergens What causes a chronic sore throat?Medical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher Many health issues can cause a chronic sore throat, including allergies, infections, and underlying conditions. Identifying the cause is the first …
Medical News TodayAsthma What to know about intrinsic and extrinsic asthmaMedical News Today - By MaryAnn de Pietro Asthma is a chronic lung condition in which the airways narrow and become inflamed, which leads to wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. Extrinsic …
Medical News TodaySkin What to know about friction burns on the penisMedical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher Friction burns can appear on the penis as a result of vigorous rubbing, which may occur during sexual activity or when a person wears very tight …
Medical News TodayAllergies What to know about castor oil for eyelashesMedical News Today - By Beth Sissons To date, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that castor oil can help the eyelashes grow. However, it may help make the eyelashes appear …
Medical News TodayObesity Cocoa shells may help prevent obesity-induced insulin resistanceMedical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD Obesity alters cells in ways that can lead to long-term health problems. Examples of obesity-induced cell changes include inflammation and damage to …
Medical News TodayDevelopmental Disabilities Could processed foods explain why autism is on the rise?Medical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu For the first time, scientists have found a molecular connection between a common food preservative, neuronal disruption, and autism spectrum …
Medical News TodayFibromyalgia People with fibromyalgia have different gut bacteriaMedical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD A study that compared women with and without fibromyalgia has, for the first time, linked gut bacteria to the long-lasting disease and its main …
Medical News TodayArthritis Vagus nerve stimulation may reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritisMedical News Today - By Monica Beyer Electrostimulation of the vagus nerve may be key to reducing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings that scientists presented at …
Medical News TodayCalcium How calcium in coronary arteries can predict future heart healthMedical News Today - By Lauren Sharkey According to one new study, having high levels of calcium in the coronary arteries could be responsible for detrimental changes to the structure of …
Medical News TodayAlzheimer's Disease Hypertension treatment may slow down Alzheimer's progressionMedical News Today - By Chiara Townley Researchers have found that nilvadipine, a drug that doctors regularly use to treat hypertension, may help people with Alzheimer's disease by …
Medical News TodayProtein Researchers find protein that might prevent, reverse diabetesMedical News Today - By Tim Newman A recent study finds that targeting a specific protein within the fat cells of mice reverses type 2 diabetes. The results also show that the protein …
Medical News TodayParkinson's Disease Gut bacteria can alter how well a medication worksMedical News Today - By Monica Beyer Recent research has revealed that gut microbes can alter how a medication works in our bodies, sometimes with undesirable — or even toxic — results. A …
Medical News TodayDiabetes How strength training may help people with diabetesMedical News Today - By Chiara Townley Brazilian scientists conducted a study on mice and found that strength training can reduce liver fat and improve blood sugar levels in people with …
Medical News TodayIntermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting: How I got startedMedical News Today - By Yella Hewings-Martin PhD Intermittent fasting regimes are gaining traction as a way to manage weight and long-term health. This is how I got started. It's Tuesday, …
Medical News TodayMental Health An 8-hour work week could be ideal for mental healthMedical News Today - By Maria Cohut How many paid hours per week does a person need to work to maintain good mental health? That is the question a new study aimed to answer, and the …
Medical News TodayThe Brain How does your brain take out the trash?Medical News Today - By Tim Newman In this Spotlight, we introduce the glymphatic system: the brain's dedicated waste clearance system. Now implicated in various conditions, it is high …
Medical News TodayAerobic Exercise What to know about cardiac muscle tissueMedical News Today - By Jamie Eske Cardiac muscle tissue, or myocardium, is a specialized type of muscle tissue that forms the heart. This muscle tissue, which contracts and releases …
Medical News TodayBacteria What to know about pulmonary tuberculosisMedical News Today - By Zawn Villines Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can pass through the air between people. When it affects the lungs, the medical name for this is pulmonary …
Medical News TodaySkin What to know about bruising easilyMedical News Today - By Zawn Villines A bruise occurs when blood becomes trapped under the skin, usually because of an impact that damages a tiny blood vessel. A fall, blow, or anything …
Medical News TodayArthritis Is chemotherapy effective for rheumatoid arthritis?Medical News Today - By Jon Johnson Treatment approaches for rheumatoid arthritis may include a combination of medications, supportive therapies, and surgery. Doctors commonly prescribe …
Medical News TodayGluten What is the link between gluten and rheumatoid arthritis?Medical News Today - By Jon Johnson Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition. Some people with a gluten intolerance may feel that eating gluten causes their symptoms to flare …
Medical News TodayDepression How to support a partner with depressionMedical News Today - By Jayne Leonard Many people find themselves supporting a partner with depression at some point in their lives. The support of family and friends can play an …
Medical News TodayCancer Study ties unhealthy gums to liver cancer riskMedical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD A large study of people living in the United Kingdom found that those who reported having poor oral health, such as sore or bleeding gums or loose …
Medical News TodayBreast Cancer Why do women face higher heart disease risk after breast cancer?Medical News Today - By Maria Cohut New research warns that, after completing breast cancer treatment, women aged 45 and over have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease. …
Medical News TodayGenes Nutrition: Even identical twins respond differently to foodMedical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu The largest ongoing study of its kind finds that people's responses to food vary depending on a wide variety of factors. The findings suggest that …
Medical News TodayYogurt Colon cancer: Could yogurt prevent precancerous growths?Medical News Today - By Maria Cohut New observational research indicates an association between a lower risk of precancerous growths (adenoma) in the bowel and yogurt consumption …
