It doesn’t get nearly the publicity of other deadly health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. But it may be even worse.
That’s because metabolic syndrome is the root cause of many of the most lethal illnesses. And more than a third of Americans have it.
Metabolic syndrome increases your risk of heart disease fourfold. And it makes you 30 times more likely to develop diabetes.… Read More
Think drugstores are the only place you can get prescription medication? An alarming study found that all you need to do is turn on your faucet.
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Environmental Protection Agency tested water from 25 drinking water treatment plants across the U.S.
They found 47 different pharmaceuticals in the supposedly clean water being sent to homes.… Read More
A new study shows that one easy diet change can end annoying nighttime bathroom trips.
After age 50, most people wake up one or more times a night to urinate. This is a condition called nocturia. It can lead to sleep disruption, daytime tiredness, irritability, and stress.[1]
Most people with this problem are told to reduce the amount of water they drink before bedtime.… Read More
Regular Health Watch readers know we’re big fans of eating organic. We’ve told you about research showing that chemical-free food is more nutritious, fights cancer, lowers the risk of Parkinson’s and autism, and even helps protect you from drug-resistant superbug infections.
Now, a recent study finds another reason to go organic…
Insecticides on conventionally raised fruits and vegetables can keep you awake at night.… Read More
Have you started craving chocolate so much that you dream of visiting the Hershey factory?
Do you consider salt one of the major food groups?
Or maybe you’ve eaten steak for the last three nights.
It might not be your willpower that is collapsing. Food cravings can be triggered by nutrient deficiencies.
Research by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has found that the urge to eat certain foods may be a symptom of a specific vitamin or mineral shortage.… Read More
More than 3 million Americans have been told by their doctors that they have a nut allergy.
Typically, they are diagnosed after eating something containing nuts and having a reaction. When they go to their doctor, they are given a skin prick or blood test to confirm their sensitivity.
If the test is positive, their doctor tells them to stay away from all nuts.… Read More