The outlook for this progressive neurological disorder, which destroys cells in the part of the brain that controls movement, is grim: by 2050 the number of people diagnosed worldwide could…

Lack of sleep is one of the primary factors contributing to the development of many chronic conditions, including heart disease, stroke, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Insomnia also weakens the…

Researchers have long observed that shorter individuals are more likely to suffer from ischemic heart disease. A study revealed that those about 5 feet tall (152 cm) have a 32%…

The climate crisis is already affecting nearly every part of life — and now it’s starting to harm our brains. Those who contributed least to global warming often suffer the…

A large-scale study by California cardiologists uncovered new patterns in alcohol use among women and again highlighted alcohol’s harmful effects on women’s health. Researchers from The Permanente Medical Group found…

Fat in our bodies isn’t always a bad thing. Having a certain amount is vital for keeping us warm, providing energy, supplying essential fatty acids, helping our bodies produce hormones,…

For years, doctors have warned that eating too much fried food raises your risk of heart disease. Now they’re flagging a different, more unpleasant consequence. Fried Foods Can Cause Blood…

Below are traditional folk remedies sometimes used to ease jaundice. Drink fresh carrot juice. Drink cucumber juice. Drink orange and lemon juice. Eat plenty of vegetables, especially strawberries. Wash your…

Peptic ulcer disease — affecting the stomach and the duodenum — is common and often complicated. It most frequently occurs in people aged 20 to 40 and is much less…

It’s better to consult a skincare professional about treating acne. Ah, youth — the time you find yourself lingering at the mirror, admiring rosy cheeks and thick hair… But wait,…

Today, many gardeners rely on folk remedies. Recently I visited every hardware and garden store in Tallinn looking for iron vitriol. There’s a real shortage of chemical plant-protection products: no…