Epsom salt foot soaks may help improve foot health, though the research is limited. In this article, we look at the benefits, risks, and evidence behind Epsom salt soaks and other types of foot soak.
Medical News Today: Heart health: Focus on healthful foods rather than diet type
New research looks at proportions of macronutrients, such as carbs, protein, or fats, in three different diets and their effects on cardiovascular health.
Medical News Today: How do brain fluctuations drive risk taking behavior?
New research shows how subtle natural fluctuations in resting brain activity most likely impact our inclination toward risk taking behaviors.
Medical News Today: Foods with similar nutrition content affect the gut differently
Researchers came up with an innovative approach for comparing foods with similar nutritional labels and found that they affect gut bacteria differently.
Keeping Baby Cool
Picture this scenario: It’s a hot, sunny summer day. You are taking a nice, relaxing stroll outside with your baby in a stroller. The sun feels hot on your skin so you correctly deduce (she doesn’t yet speak, so … Continue reading
Medical News Today: Higher risk of stroke can follow midlife type 2 diabetes
A study of twins in Sweden links a 30% higher risk in older age of brain artery blockage, which stroke often follows, to type 2 diabetes in middle age.
Medical News Today: What to know about severe asthma
Doctors consider asthma to be severe when symptoms do not respond well to the usual treatments. This article discusses the definition, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of severe asthma.
Medical News Today: What is ‘morning wood,’ and why does it happen?
“Morning wood” refers to nocturnal penile tumescence, which involves waking up in the morning with an erection. This is a normal occurrence. Changes in how often it happens can signal a health condition that may need treatment from a doctor. Learn more here.
Medical News Today: What to know about mood stabilizers
Mood stabilizers, such as lithium, can help treat a range of conditions, including bipolar disorder. These drugs are often effective, but there are also some risks. Learn more here.
Medical News Today: Does living alone increase mental health risk?
A recent study concludes that living alone is strongly linked to poorer mental health. According to the analysis, the main driver seems to be loneliness.