In multiple sclerosis (MS), the immune system attacks myelin, the coating that surrounds the axons that connect nerve cells. This
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AHA: Ozone Pollution May Be Linked to a Type of Bleeding Stroke
THURSDAY, Oct. 18, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Exposure to the main ingredient in smog may be linked to a
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Opioid Overdose Crisis May Have Begun Decades Ago
THURSDAY, Sept. 20, 2018 — The opioid epidemic has been front-page news for a few years now, with rising overdose
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Probiotics may help battle antibiotic resistance
Added to a range of products, including yogurts, chocolate, and potato chips, probiotics are never far from the headlines. According
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Deadly venoms may drive medical advances
Venomous plants and animals are incredibly common — 15 percent of Earth’s biodiversity, according to the authors — occupying every
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Low back pain? These exercises may help
(HealthDay)—Low back pain is a common health complaint. And if it sidelines you for too long, it can lead to
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Why You May Want to Reconsider That Low-Carb Diet
Low-carb diets are nothing new. In fact, the first low-carb diet was peddled as far back as the 1800s by
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The ‘Right’ Amount of Carbs May Help You Live Longer
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 — You’ve probably heard about the high-carb diet and the low-carb diet, but a new study
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A Weak Grip May Signal Future Health Trouble — Even in Kids
MONDAY, Aug. 13, 2018 — Weak grip strength in children may point to a higher risk of such health problems
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Surgical mesh implants may cause autoimmune disorders
Surgical mesh implants, often used for hernia or gynecological repair, may be the reason so many patients report symptoms of
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