There is no dedicated bone health screening service for people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland, thus these patients are at increased risk of late diagnosis of osteoporosis, preventable fractures, and poorer outcomes, the Irish Osteoporosis
Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may be a connection, but probably not for the reason you think. Here’s what the research shows.A low-glycemic diet
BACKGROUND Patients with elevated triglyceride levels are at increased risk for ischemic events. Icosapent ethyl, a highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester, lowers triglyceride levels, but data are needed to determine its effects on ischemic
Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or fall causes
What does cholesterol do? Cholesterol is an essential component that makes hormones, bile acids, vitamin D, and substances that help in the digestion of food. The cholesterols in the body are also important for cell
Living in leafy areas near gardens, parks, and green spaces, may boost bone density and lower the risk of osteoporosis, finds research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Lower levels of air pollution
Bone is constantly changing - that is, old bone is removed and replaced by new bone. During childhood, more bone is produced than removed, so the skeleton grows in both size and strength. For most
Acid reflux refers to a condition where the stomach contents travel back up to the esophagus. Due to the acidic contents of the stomach, this condition can cause irritation or pain in the throat. Acid
Obesity spiked in children during COVID-19 lockdowns -- only the youngest bounced back BMI data from over 1 million children in England indicates high lifetime costs to society of post-pandemic obesity rates. Summary: Obesity among
The gut-brain connection is complex and bidirectional. Signals pass both ways between your digestive system and central nervous system, and health or disease in one can affect the other. Key players in this connection include
