Gastroenterology

How People Become Morbidly Obese

When you pass obese on the BMI chart, things become laborious. Some medical conditions exacerbate weight gain. Genes and social issues increase risk.

2-minute read

Nutrition

Why Your Urine Hates Asparagus

Asparagus can be a tasty and nutri­tious vege­table. Why does this love affair end when visit­ing the toilet?

1-minute read

Urology

Recognizing Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

Symptoms become noticeable over age 50. All of a sudden, it is painful to sit and difficult to urinate.

2-minute read

Gastroenterology

Do You Have Enough Vitamin D?

What seems like a simple question baffles a billion people with low vitamin D and doctors who treat them.

4-minute read

Immunology

Facts Versus Myths About Diabetes

Diabetes is primarily a diet issue. As proof, patients have been cured of it. This article clarifies seven popular myths and describes what it’s like to cope with diabetes.

3-minute read

Cardiology

Is Your Body Craving B12?

Animal products provide optimum food sources for vitamin B12. But not just vegans are at risk. Learn the symp­toms of deficiency and how to maintain peak levels for better health.

8-minute read

Cardiology

Vitamin B12 Stains Your Undies

B12 supplements and foods high in B12 can tint urine orange to green. Despite side effects, vitamin B12 offers these health benefits.

2-minute read

Nutrition

Nutty Idea May Prevent T2 Diabetes

In what sounds like a clinical study by the Nutty Professor, research shows that snacking on pistachios and almonds might prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

1-minute read

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