OVERVIEW Athlete’s foot is a skin condition caused by a fungal infection called tinea pedis, which means “ringworm of the foot.” Athlete’s foot is contagious and transferable through contaminated surfaces like floors or infected people. This fungal infection develops on the skin of the feet, usually the areas between the toes and the soles of…
Read MoreNon-functional adrenal tumors, type 2 diabetes linked When it comes to strange lumps and bumps, hearing a physician say the word “benign” is generally a blissful sound. However, benign doesn’t always mean harmless. New research suggests that for patients with certain benign tumors, the risks may be significant. According to a press release issued by…
Read MoreAbout 12 percent of Americans might be dying from diabetes, despite what has been reported on death certificates, Boston University study finds. Diabetes is a known killer, but just how deadly the disease is has been vastly under reported, according to Boston University researchers. Diabetes, which affects almost 30 million Americans, occurs when the body…
Read MoreHalf of traffic deaths in people younger than 21 years old are related to alcohol and could be prevented by stronger laws, according to research published online Feb. 13 in Pediatrics. This is the first study to analyze the effectiveness of laws in reducing alcohol-related traffic deaths. Researchers analyzed 84,756 motor vehicle deaths of people…
Read MoreStory by: Beth Greenwood, RN American College of Physicians issues new recommendations for preventing and treating substance abuse. Substance abuse is on the rise in America. The American College of Physicians (ACP) notes that in 2014, 22.5 million people (including 15.8 million women) in the US needed treatment for substance abuse with drugs or alcohol.…
Read MoreCurrent and binge drinking increasing among older American women Photo: Courtesy of CDC.gov Many older Americans drink alcohol. Even among healthy adults, alcohol consumption may cause some problems, and scientists are raising concerns about alcohol consumption in older women. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health examined alcohol consumption among older Americans. They found that…
Read MoreMemorial Day is just around the corner and the summer-welcoming holiday can be a lot of fun for the whole family. There are cookouts and pool parties and other activities outdoors that people enjoy as the weather turns the corner for warmer days and longer nights. But with activities centering on the outdoors including swimming,…
Read MoreHigh-fiber diet protected mice against allergy to peanuts. If food is the new medicine it could mean a way to prevent allergies. A study from Monash University found that feeding peanut-allergic mice a diet high in fiber protected them against allergic reactions. Allergies result from an overactive immune system. Instead of protecting you from an…
Read MoreAcne vulgaris has been found to be associated with high glycemic index. Research has long suggested a connection between diet and acne. Though some people assume that a pizza fanatic may have a lot of acne because of the junk food’s grease, that’s not necessarily the culprit. Think simple– simple carbs. According to a study published in the…
Read MoreIf you’re afraid of heights – that’s too bad. A new study, published by the journal Frontiers in Physiology, says that the higher up you live, the less likely you are to suffer from Metabolic Syndrome. People with Metabolic Syndrome have high levels of fat, blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol which often leads to other…
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