Category: General Health
The Hidden Cost of Corporate Power: How Market Concentration and Policy Decisions Have Shaped Consumer Costs in America
Key Takeaways Market concentration has increased in several sectors of the U.S. economy over recent decades, while academic research has documented rising corporate markups and declining competition in some …
IBS and Other Inflammatory Bowel Conditions Possibly Related to Mucus Production
American and Canadian researchers have made a discovery that could pave the way for a better understanding of bowel inflammatory diseases and possibly develop new treatments. Like the glands …
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk—What It Means for Older Adults
Key Takeaways Zostavax was linked to a 20% lower dementia risk in older adults over seven years. The effect was stronger in women, possibly due to immune differences. Findings …Caloric Restriction and Aging: 12% Fewer Calories Boost Longevity Markers Without Sacrificing Muscle Strength, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: A 12% calorie cut (vs. 25% goal) improved aging biomarkers, proving even modest restriction benefits health. Participants lost muscle mass but not strength—suggesting enhanced “muscle-specific force” (more …
Could Lithocholic Acid, a Gut Bacteria Byproduct, Improve Healthspan? Two Studies Suggest It Might
two recently published studies just highlighted the role of lithocholic acid, an intestinal molecule produced by bacteria, in slowing aging in certain animal models. A new potential proof of …
Anxiety Disorders Explained: A Complete Guide to Types, Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment Options, Panic Attacks, Long-Term Outlook, and Where to Get Help
Anxiety is not always a disorder. Worry before an examination, nervousness before a medical test, or fear during a genuinely dangerous situation can all be normal responses. An anxiety …
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections May Lead to Bladder Cancer Study Shows
E. coli bacteria are very often involved in the development of urinary tract infections. For the first time, scientists have detected the presence of a toxin produced by these …
Low Libido in Men Over 40 Linked to Higher Mortality—But Not in Women: Insights from the Yamagata Study
Key Takeaways: Men over 40 with low libido may face a higher risk of early death, even after adjusting for other health risks. Libido loss in women wasn’t linked …