Migraine and tension-type headaches may share genetic links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a preliminary study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 68th Annual Meeting. Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common gastrointestinal disorder worldwide.Many people remain undiagnosed and…

Just add a handful of almonds: a University of Florida study suggests that improving one’s diet can be as simple as that.Researchers studied the effect that the addition of almonds can have on a person’s diet quality, based on data collected from 28 parent-child pairs…

Images of disease and suffering should move smokers to kick the habit – at least, that’s the thinking behind graphic warning labels used on cigarette packages in much of the world, and maybe someday in the U.S.According to a University of Illinois study, however, “the…

People who keep mentally and physically healthy in middle age may help stave off the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, but the activity does not affect the underlying disease changes in the brain for most people, according to a study published in the February 24 online…

Turning the clock ahead or back one hour during daylight saving time transitions may be tied to an increased risk of ischemic stroke, but only temporarily, according to a preliminary study released that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 68th Annual Meeting.Ischemic…

Babies born to mothers exposed to air pollution from traffic sources during pregnancy have an increased risk of developing asthma before the age of 5 years, according to new findings.Published in the European Respiratory Journal, the new research is one of the largest studies to…

A new Finnish study proves that a commonly used surgical treatment does not help patients who suffer from “mechanical symptoms” (sensations of knee catching or locking) associated with a degenerative knee. “Established medical concepts should be rigorously tested from time to time to see if…

Wearable devices to monitor health are not always reliable or secure according to research.The market for digital devices like smartwatches and fitness bands is growing, with 19 million likely to be sold worldwide this year. They can measure everything from heart rate to physical activity,…

Exercise helps smokers with a high risk for cessation failure due to emotional distress finally kick the habit, according to psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin.According to a study in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, between 20 and 33 percent of smokers are considered…

Frontotemporal dementia often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease Many patients showing signs of dementia are quickly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when they might actually suffer from frontotemporal dementia, delaying the appropriate treatment for them.“Some people cannot tell frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer’s disease,” said Joseph Masdeu, M.D.,…

Long-term use of liraglutide, a substance that helps to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, can have a deteriorating effect on insulin-producing beta cells, leading to an increase in blood sugar levels. This according to a study on mice implanted with…

Sufficient intake of fortified dairy products is of significant importance for the serum vitamin D level in primary school children, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Children who drink at least three glasses of milk per day had a higher serum…