Wellness News
Low-Fat or Low-Carb? Recent Research Revisits the Question
The low-fat versus low-carb debate has been going on for decades, but a recent large study affirms that when it comes to heart health, it’s the overall diet quality...
Lp(a): More Reason to Be Tested
It doesn’t get the attention that LDL “bad” cholesterol does, but another cholesterol-related particle called lipoprotein(a) can be an important signal of cardiovascular trouble down the road.
That’s the conclusion...
New Evidence Supports Prostate Cancer Screening—But Questions Remain
New findings from a large study confirm that prostate cancer screening can lower a man’s risk of dying from the disease over many years—but the long-standing debate over how...
Looking for Drug-Free Pain Relief? Try Healthy Eating
For people who carry extra pounds, a healthy diet may help ease chronic aches and pain—even if the number on the bathroom scale doesn’t change, a recent study suggests.
It’s...
Colon Cancer Stool Tests: Timely Follow-Up Screening Is Slipping Through the Cracks
At-home stool tests offer a convenient way to screen for colorectal cancer, but most people fail to keep up with the yearly testing schedule, according to a large U.S....
5 Healthy Habits for Curbing Constipation
Chronic constipation can be an uncomfortable, and even debilitating, problem. Now a large study confirms that a few healthy lifestyle measures may help keep things moving smoothly as you...
Cannabis & Car Crashes
The dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol are well known—but cannabis (marijuana) impairment is often overlooked. A new study from Ohio has shed some light on...
A Mediterranean Makeover for Dodging Diabetes
The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, legumes, fish, and “good” fats, has a well-earned reputation for its potential health benefits—including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. In fact,...
New Blood Pressure Advice: Start Meds Sooner, Say No to Drinking
New guidelines on high blood pressure are encouraging people to get a little more aggressive about lowering their numbers—by starting medication earlier and, ideally, cutting out alcohol.
The guidelines, from...
How Many Daily Steps Do You Really Need?
Despite years of hype, the popular health goal of walking 10,000 steps a day may not be necessary after all, according to an analysis of over two dozen studies.
The...
