September 26, 2019 Posted By Categories Gary Schwitzer is the founder and publisher of HealthNewsReview.org. He tweets as @garyschwitzer, or at @HealthNewsRevu. For the past 11 years, HealthNewsReview.org has helped journalists find industry-independent experts to use as sources in their stories. It’s an effort begun by journalists Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee (now a VP… Read More »
Health officials are warning consumers about a mysterious lung disease that has sickened hundreds and killed at least three people. What to avoid? That’s where they disagree. Federal health officials are reviewing 450 possible cases linked to vaping across 33 states and one territory. At least three people have died from the illness. It’s too… Read More »
Eating a healthy, balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day – could lower your risk of an early death, according to the NHS. You could also boost your lifespan by doing regular exercise. It’s the “miracle cure” we’ve all been waiting for, it said. Making some small diet… Read More »
There are certain standards followed before physicians are certified. They take written tests. They also have to practice doing an actual surgery several times and meet the required number of hours. The standards are the same, but it does not mean the person who is certified is already highly qualified to do the job. When… Read More »
Stomach bloating can be caused by a number of things, from constipation and swallowing air while talking to a food intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Excess wind trapped in the abdomen if the most common cause of bloating and this is usually caused by the digestive system struggling to break down certain foods. Many… Read More »
Even if you are a fit and healthy person with no signs of any heart or blood vessel disease, low cardiorespiratory fitness could be a warning sign of future problems, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday). Cardiorespiratory fitness refers to the ability of the blood circulation and respiratory systems… Read More »