Psoriatic arthritis affects the nails in many ways, causing pitting, discoloration, and brittleness. Learn more about the signs and symptoms in this articl...
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Medical News Today: Removing plaque and tartar from teeth
The buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth can cause bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease. However, several simple home remedies can help treat and prevent plaque and tartar. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Foot bones: Everything you need to know
The feet support the human body when standing, walking, running, and more. They are complex structures with 26 bones. Learn more about foot bones and foot anatomy her...
Medical News Today: What is the secondary stage of syphilis?
The secondary stage of syphilis has symptoms including sores on the genitals, mouth, and anus. Diagnosis involves a physical exam. Learn more about secondary syphilis her...
Medical News Today: Can you lose weight with the 7-day GM diet?
The GM, or General Motors, weight-loss diet plan involves eating only specific food groups each day for a total of 7 days. In this article, we look at how the diet works, its benefits and risks, and possible meal plan...
Medical News Today: Could blocking these immune cells aid weight loss?
The small intestine harbors metabolism-regulating immune cells that can consign nutrients of digestion to fat storage rather than energy us...
1 in 5 Kentucky households delay or forgo medical care due to cost; higher co-payments and deductibles may be a factor
One in five Kentucky households delay or forgo medical care because of the cost, according to the latest Kentucky Health Issues Poll, taken Aug. 26 through Oct. 21.
The overall share of 21 percent was about the same as in 2014, the last year the poll asked the question. That was also the first year that Kentucky expanded...
Medical News Today: How can a vegan diet improve your health?
A new study adds to the evidence suggesting that plant-based foods can boost your health. Vegan meals, the researchers say, help promote good gut hormone...
Medical News Today: How does alcohol affect allergies?
Alcohol has many effects, sometimes leading to symptoms that resemble allergies. This may be a sign of an alcohol allergy or intolerance. Alcohol may also worsen existing allergies. Learn more alcohol allergies, and alcohol's effects on existing allergies, her...
Why keep a food diary?
Many people begin the new year with a resolve to improve their health. This improvement often starts with changing what they eat.
A food diary can be a useful tool in this process. It can help you understand your eating habits and patterns, and help you identify the foods — good and not-so-good — you eat on a regular basis. Research shows that for people interested in losing weight, keeping a journal can be a very effective tool to help change behavior....
Medical News Today: What causes gas pain during pregnancy?
Gas pain is common during the early and late stages of pregnancy. In this article, we discuss the causes of gas pain, how to relieve symptoms and other conditions that cause similar symptom...
Medical News Today: Is fenugreek good for you?
Fenugreek is an herb with many potential health benefits, including improving cholesterol and blood pressure. It may also cause some unwanted effects. Learn more about fenugreek her...
Medical News Today: Dementia: The worrying 'rise of pseudomedicine'
In a recent article, a team of neurologists attacks an ongoing increase in pseudomedicine that claims to protect brain health and treat dementi...
Medical News Today: Schizophrenia: Restoring brain circuitry to improve symptoms
Researchers finally zero in on the brain network that drives the severity of negative symptoms in schizophrenia and suggest a noninvasive treatmen...
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Medical News Today: Everything you need to know about convulsions
Convulsions are common in some types of seizures and rare in a few other conditions. Learn more about the causes of convulsions and what to do if someone experiences them her...
Medical News Today: What are the stages of multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is a long-term progressive disease that affects the nerves. Learn about the types, treatment options, and what to expect at each stage of its progression her...
Medical News Today: Home remedies for calluses
Calluses are hard, thickened areas of skin that result from excessive rubbing or pressure. Although they can be uncomfortable, calluses are rarely serious, and a person can usually treat them at home. Here, we discuss seven home remedies for getting rid of calluse...
Medical News Today: How to soothe a baby crying in their sleep
Most babies cry in their sleep at some point. In this article, we look at the reasons why they cry in their sleep, how to soothe the baby, and what the normal sleep patterns are for babie...
Medical News Today: How to tell if contractions are real
Braxton-Hicks contractions prepare the body for labor, but they are not real contractions. Real contractions are consistent and increasingly frequent. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: 11 causes of swollen ankles
Swollen ankles, or edema, are a common symptom of a variety of conditions. Learn more about the causes of swollen ankles, including lymphedema, pregnancy, cellulitis, and blood clots, here. We also cover how best to treat the...
Medical News Today: How do you read a TB skin test?
A purified protein derivative (PPD) test is a test that helps diagnose tuberculosis. It is a straightforward and painless test, and the results can lead to faster treatment. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What to know about psoriatic arthritis of the knee
Psoriatic arthritis can affect many joints, including the knees. Symptoms in the knee can cause significant problems with walking and standing. In this article, learn about how doctors diagnose and treat psoriatic arthritis of the kne...
Medical News Today: How long can a person live with HIV?
There is no set length of time that a person can live with HIV. Life expectancy increases as new treatments become available. People can now manage HIV as a chronic condition. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Breast changes during pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman may notice breast changes from as early as 1 week after conception. These changes can continue right up until the birth of the baby and beyond. However, breast changes vary from woman to woman, and not everyone will experience them. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Hearing loss and cognitive decline: Study probes link
Data from an 8-year study of 10,000 men aged 62 or older reveals a link between hearing loss and a markedly greater risk of subjective cognitive declin...
Celery Juice: Miracle Drink or Overhyped Fad?
With hashtags like #healing, #miracle, and #foodasmedicine, you might think the latest trend taking over Instagram involves the fountain of youth or the cure for cancer. But these glowing descriptors refer to none other than the juice of your ordinary lunchbox veggie: celery.
Wait, celery? Like, ants-on-a-log, bits-in-your-tuna-salad celery? Even as a licensed nutritionist, I’ve never been too impressed with the nutrient profile of this humble vegetable....
6 "Healthy" Instagram Food Trends That Don't Always Live Up to the Hype
Instagram is home to some serious clean-eating food porn. Scrolling through your feed can make you want to run out and drop some cash on a matcha latte or an acai bowl, but is it really worth getting sucked into the pretty colors and the gorgeous photography?
Time to drop some knowledge—not everything you see on Instagram is as it seems (shocking!), and following so-called “clean eating” feeds is not always the way to get killer abs and endless energy....
Medical News Today: Short, regular movement breaks lower risk of early death
For people who are sedentary, swapping just 30 minutes of sitting for exercise can significantly reduce the risk of early death, a new study find...
What to do if you think your child has the flu
We are in the thick of influenza season now, and so it’s natural that if you hear your child start coughing, you wonder: could this be the flu?
The flu is different from the common cold, but it’s not always easy to tell them apart, especially at the beginning. The flu usually comes on suddenly, and its symptoms can include fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, feeling tired, and generally just feeling rotten. Some people...
Medical News Today: Are tattoos linked to poor health and risky behavior?
As tattoos become increasingly popular, a new study examines the relationship between body art, physical and mental health, and risky behavio...
Medical News Today: Could stem cells reverse diabetes?
Previous attempts to develop insulin-producing cells from stem cells have not been completely successful. A recent study, however, offers fresh hop...
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Medical News Today: What to know about multifocal breast cancer
Multifocal breast cancer is where a person has more than one tumor in one area of their breast. In this article, we look at the causes, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis for multifocal breast cance...
Medical News Today: Breast cancer: How fast does it spread?
In the early stages of breast cancer, it may not spread at all. It is difficult to know how fast invasive breast cancer can spread in 1 year, as it depends on the cancer’s stage, grade, and other factors. In this article, we discuss the growth and progression of breast cance...
Medical News Today: Could targeting this enzyme slow aging and related diseases?
In showing how an enzyme halts cell division by producing reactive oxygen species, scientists shed new light on the biology of aging and related disease...
Medical News Today: Menopause: Mindfulness may reduce symptoms
A new study concludes that mindfulness might help menopausal women who struggle with symptoms that can include irritability, depression, and anxiet...
Medical News Today: High blood pressure linked to zinc deficiency
A new study finds that zinc deficiency can play a role in high blood pressure. The researchers examine how zinc's impact on the kidney might be to blam...
How to stay safe in bitterly cold weather
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services news release
With zero to sub-zero temperatures predicted later this week around the state, many Kentuckians could be exposed to harsh winter elements. To prepare for these conditions, Department for Public Health officials are emphasizing the importance of limiting exposure to the cold and taking necessary steps to prevent hypothermia.
“When the thermometer drops, people are at increased risk for...
Medical News Today: How long can you detect marijuana in the body?
The body processes marijuana at varying rates, which may change depending on dose, hydration, body fat percentage, and, sometimes, the sensitivity of the test. Learn more her...
When a pelvic exam is traumatic
If you’re a survivor of sexual assault or trauma, medical visits may heighten anxiety, particularly if you’re concerned that a pelvic exam will be performed. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, I have had patients who experienced sexual assault confess that they have avoided or delayed seeking medical care due to their anxiety surrounding pelvic exams. Even for women without a history of sexual trauma, pelvic exams and a visit to the gynecologist may...
Medical News Today: Removing stitches at home
To prevent infection and ensure proper wound healing, it is usually best for a healthcare professional to remove a person's stitches. However, with sufficient care and sterile equipment, it is possible for an individual to remove their stitches safely at home. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: 10 foods rich in vitamin E
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that plays a role in supporting the immune system, skin health, and blood vessel function. Learn about which foods contain the most vitamin E her...
Medical News Today: Can the tongue microbiome help diagnose pancreatic cancer?
New research investigates how changes in the bacterial population on a person's tongue could help identify the presence of pancreatic cance...
Medical News Today: Why sleep is the best painkiller
New research reveals the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain's pain-processing mechanisms: Sleep loss may inhibit the brain's ability to kill pai...
Monday, January 28, 2019
Medical News Today: What are the signs of depression in men?
The signs of depression can vary between men and women. Men are generally more likely to feel anger and to engage in substance abuse and risky behavior. In this article, we discuss the behavioral, physical, and emotional signs of depression in men and explain how to get hel...
Medical News Today: Safe exercises for a herniated disk
Exercises and stretches are important parts of recovery from a herniated or slipped disk. In this article, we look at 6 possible exercises that can help with neck and back pain, as well as what exercises to avoi...
Medical News Today: Diagnosis and treatment of duodenal cancer
Duodenal cancer develops in the first section of the small intestine: the duodenum. This type of cancer is rare, and symptoms can be vague, which can make it difficult to diagnose. However, early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve a person’s outlook. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What happens when breast cancer metastasizes in the lungs?
Metastatic, or stage 4, breast cancer in the lungs is when breast cancer cells are growing in the lungs. In this article, we look at what happens when breast cancer metastasizes in the lungs, including the symptoms, causes, treatments, and prognosi...
Hormonal therapy for aggressive prostate cancer: How long is enough?
Men weighing treatment options for intermediate- or high-risk cancer that is still localized to the prostate can face a tricky question. A standard approach in these cases is to give radiation to the prostate along with drugs that block testosterone, a hormone that makes the cancer cells grow faster. For how long should this hormone therapy last? That’s not entirely clear. The drugs have side effects, such as fatigue, impotence, and a loss of muscle...
Medical News Today: How to do the 5:2 diet
The 5:2 diet is a popular intermittent fasting method. It involves eating regularly on 5 days and severely restricting calories on 2 days. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What to expect during a bowel resection
A small bowel resection is a type of surgery in which the surgeon removes a damaged part of the small intestine and rejoins the healthy parts. A doctor may recommend this surgery for people with severe complications of Crohn’s disease, such as strictures and fistulas. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What types of HIV medications are there?
There are many types of HIV medications, including antiretroviral drugs, which stop the virus from replicating. Learn more about the variety of HIV medications her...
Medical News Today: Mild cognitive impairment: Reducing blood pressure can lower risk
Controlling systolic blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg significantly lowered the risk of mild cognitive impairment in older adult...
Medical News Today: Letter from the Editor: Breaking the stigma
In the first letter of 2019, Managing Editor Honor highlights the importance of talking about mental health in the workplace and what MNT is doing to open the discussio...
Medical News Today: These immune cells renew themselves after acute kidney injury
A new study in mice finds that after acute kidney injury, kidney-resident macrophages reprogram to a state that is similar to those in newborn mic...
Medical News Today: Why are researchers growing human protein in hens' eggs?
Chicken eggs have uses outside of the kitchen, most notably in clinical research. Recently, scientists have been using them to produce human protein...
Ask Yourself These 2 Questions Every Morning to Have Game-Changing Days
Some people journal every morning, while others meditate or work out. Personally, I begin every day by asking myself these two questions—a practice that has made me feel way more positive, focused, and supported.
As soon as I wake up, I ask, "What do I value the most today?"
Thinking this way helps direct me toward my biggest...
A List of the Gross Things Making Their Way Into Your Tea
I thought I was in the minority, but, turns out, my love for tea isn't so unique: Tea just so happens to be the most popular beverage in the world besides water. Yes, it even beats coffee. I love tea for the variety of flavors, but it doesn't hurt that it has some serious health benefits too. Some studies have shown that the antioxidants found in the tea leaf can help prevent cancer, improve metabolic and cardiovascular function, and could even slow...
Medical News Today: What to know about marijuana withdrawal
After frequently using marijuana, or cannabis, people may experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop. Such symptoms include cravings, irritability, and sleep problems. In this article, we discuss the symptoms and timeline of marijuana withdrawal, treatments, and tips for copin...
Your genes and addiction
Over the last decade, the prevalence of opioid addiction has increased to epidemic levels, but unfortunately therapeutic interventions for the treatment of addiction remain limited. We need to better understand the triggers for the development of addiction in order to develop more targeted prevention and treatments. One of the key questions that researchers in the field of neuropsychiatry are trying to answer is why some people are more vulnerable...
Medical News Today: Defeat cravings for unhealthful food in 2 minutes
According to a fascinating new study, exposing yourself to the smell of unhealthful food might, in fact, reduce your desire to consume i...
Medical News Today: Antibiotics disrupt gut bacteria, impact bone health
According to one intriguing new study, antibiotics may disrupt bone health by interacting with gut bacteria and the immune syste...
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Ambulances report fewer overdose calls, say trend is partly due to availability of Narcan and increased use of meth
Your local ambulances may be getting fewer calls for drug overdoses, but that doesn't necessarily mean that your local drug problems are decreasing.
The Anderson News found that OD ambulance calls in the Central Kentucky county declined 20 percent from 2017 to 2018, from 95 to 77 -- but the county's emergency director, Bart...
Medical News Today: Diabetes: How optimism may influence your risk
New research suggests that optimism may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes among postmenopausal women. Conversely, negative emotions may heighten ris...
Medical News Today: Chinese fir tree compound may help to combat cancer
New research finds that a chemical analog of a compound found in the endangered Chinese fir tree 'Abies beshanzuensis' can help fight off cance...
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Struggling with addiction, or know someone who is? Here is expert advice for finding quality treatment
By Anne M. Herron
Acting director, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
It can be overwhelming and confusing to know where to start if you need to find treatment for an alcohol or drug addiction. Addiction touches nearly everyone in some way, yet, like all health care, effective treatment must be tailored to the needs of the individual. With many addiction treatment options, finding...
Medical News Today: How gum disease could lead to Alzheimer's
Researchers find that an oral bacterium usually linked to gum disease also plays a role in Alzheimer's. This finding has led to a new therapeutic approac...
Medical News Today: Modified herpes virus effective against late-stage melanoma
New research finds that therapy with a genetically modified herpes virus is highly effective in the treatment of stage 3 melanoma, with few side effect...
Friday, January 25, 2019
Medical News Today: Which foods can help you sleep?
A variety of foods contain compounds that can help a person sleep, such as serotonin, melatonin, and tryptophan. Learn about the best foods for falling and staying asleep her...
Medical News Today: Which foods can help with breastfeeding?
Women need extra calories and nutrients while breastfeeding to ensure that they are producing enough milk to keep the baby well-nourished. Eating the right foods can help support lactation. Learn more her...
Managed-care firms and legislators do another Groundhog Day, but changes might be coming; Passport voices concerns
By Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health News
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Medicaid managed care organizations and others in the health-insurance industry spent the first half of a three-hour meeting bragging about their work, and the second half being told by lawmakers that their version of events isn't reality.
"All these numbers and all...
Medical News Today: How to tell if a penis rash is from HIV
HIV can cause a rash to develop on the penis. This is an early symptom of HIV that may spread to other areas of the body. The rash may appear red or crusty. There are other potential causes. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What is an OB-GYN?
An OB-GYN is a doctor who specializes in obstetrics (pregnancy) and gynecology (female reproductive health). In this article, we discuss what an OB-GYN is, the procedures they can perform, and their specialism...
Medical News Today: How aspirin may benefit some people with head and neck cancer
Regular use of aspirin or other NSAIDs increased survival in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and alteration in the PIK3CA gen...
Medical News Today: Even low-level activity may help reduce dementia risk
According to a recent study, older adults who move around more are likely to have significantly better memory and thinking skill...
Medical News Today: 'Genetic dice are loaded against' obese people
A new study finds that thin people have a genetic advantage that helps them stay slim, while overweight people are genetically disadvantage...
Fewer Kentuckians worry about losing health insurance, and more of them are covered by employer-sponsored plans, poll finds
By Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health News
About 90 percent of Kentucky adults have health insurance and fewer of them are worrying that they might lose it, according to the latest Kentucky Health Issues Poll. It also found that the number of Kentuckians getting insurance through their employer went up, while the number...
