Heart disease is expected to affect 61% of US adults by 2050, so it’s important to know when problems may arise. Leg pain, leg cramps, and persistent leg ulcers are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease (PAD), the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the legs. “PAD of…
A major deficiency could be an early warning sign of colorectal cancer in young people. Colorectal cancer has long been associated with the elderly, especially people over 65. However, rates have risen steadily among adults under 50 since the 1990s. Joel Mason, a gastroenterologist at Tufts University, recently said that rectal bleeding, a noticeable change…
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,”…
Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead…