He has a gut feeling that your diet could use more vitamin E. “We have studies showing that people who consistently meet their dietary requirements for vitamin E have a lower rate of certain bowel diseases and a lower rate of fatty liver disease,” the Florida gastroenterologist. Joseph Salhab said in a trending TikTok this […]
If you have these three symptoms, it’s time to get to the heart of the problem. Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, warns that difficulty breathing while walking or lying down and/or experiencing leg swelling could mean you have a weak heart. “These should be red flags,” London said on TikTok […]
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” […]
It’s time to iron out your meal plan. A study published in August found that more than half the world does not consume enough micronutrients essential for health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E. Now, California gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi is sharing five signs that your body needs more nutrition – brittle nails, twitching […]
About 18,000 Americans are diagnosed with a new case of oropharyngeal cancer each year, with a UK head, neck and thyroid surgeon pointing the finger at oral sex. Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that tends to affect people between the ages of 50 and 80, but is becoming more prevalent […]
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don’t make hasty decisions. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC, is sharing a very troubling concern about space heaters — they can cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “burn-out skin syndrome.” toasted’ or ‘fire spots’. “Telling my patients that […]
You’ll want to keep this tip in mind. Dr. Darien Sutton, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and a medical correspondent for ABC News, is sharing his system for remembering new, critical information. “Everyone has a different method of remembering things – this may be because we all see the world differently. We all learn differently,” […]
One in four American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, a new study finds, but only 13% have shared their concerns with a doctor. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. About 4.4% of adults 18 to 44 have ADHD, according to Ohio State University researchers who oversaw the […]
With rates of colorectal cancer increasing among young adults, it is important to recognize the signs that may indicate colon cancer. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with colorectal cancer, which includes colon and rectal cancer, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. About 150,000 Americans […]