Medical News TodayAllergies What to know about shellfish allergiesMedical News Today - By Nicole Galan The main symptoms of a shellfish allergy vary, but they can include vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain, and …
Medical News TodayPneumonia Risks of dying from pneumoniaMedical News Today - By Beth Sissons Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be fatal. It causes the air sacs in the lungs to become inflamed and to fill with pus and fluid. …
Medical News TodayBabies What to know about congestion in babiesMedical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher Congestion is common in babies. Baby congestion is usually harmless, but it can sometimes be uncomfortable, causing a stuffy nose and noisy or rapid …
Medical News TodayColitis What to know about XeljanzMedical News Today - By Jamie Eske Xeljanz is a prescription medication that helps treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Xeljanz …
Medical News TodayFructose What to know about sugar in fruitMedical News Today - By Zawn Villines With so many fad diets and sources of nutrition advice, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction — especially when it comes to sugar. …
Medical News TodayProtein What are the best ways to eat more protein?Medical News Today - By Charlotte Lillis Proteins are responsible for the growth and repair of the body's tissues. They also play an essential role in the production of hormones, enzymes, …
Medical News TodayOxygen What is pursed lip breathing?Medical News Today - By Claire Sissons Pursed lip breathing is a simple technique for slowing down a person's breathing and getting more air into their lungs. With regular practice, it can …
Medical News TodayFood Allergies Could certain gut bacteria protect against food allergy?Medical News Today - By Catharine Paddock PhD New research reinforces the idea that the absence of certain bacteria in the gut can cause food allergy, a condition that affects millions of people. …
Medical News TodayObesity Fighting obesity with a single cup of coffeeMedical News Today - By Ana Sandoiu Scientists say they have conducted 'the first study in humans to show that something like a cup of coffee can have a direct effect on our brown fat …
Medical News TodayDementia These common drugs may increase dementia riskMedical News Today - By Maria Cohut A common class of drugs that doctors prescribe for a number of conditions — from bladder problems to Parkinson's disease and depression — may …
Medical News TodayHome Remedies Treatments and remedies for dark inner thighsMedical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher Dark inner thighs can develop when the skin produces extra pigmentation called melanin. A healthcare provider may refer to this condition as …
Medical News TodayPregnancy How does methotrexate affect pregnancy?Medical News Today - By Jamie Eske Methotrexate is a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. If a person takes this drug during pregnancy, it can cause birth abnormalities. Both …
Medical News TodaySkin What to know about a cut on the penisMedical News Today - By Jenna Fletcher The penis is a very sensitive organ with only a thin layer of skin, which can make it prone to cuts and injuries. Friction, scratching, and simple …
Medical News TodayAbortion When do periods start again after an abortion?Medical News Today - By Lana Burgess Abortions are low risk medical procedures that end pregnancies. It is normal to experience bleeding right after having an abortion, but a woman's …
Medical News TodayPregnancy 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 …
