Over time, those with stiff-person syndrome may develop abnormal postures, appearing hunched over. Some individuals may become unable to walk or move. Lacking normal reflexes to catch themselves is particularly problematic as serious injury risk rises.... Read More
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Diet and Dementia Risk
A 20-YEAR STUDY SHOWS NO LINK BETWEEN MID-LIFE DIET and the future risk of dementia. If we eat a specific food or follow a particular diet approach, can we lower our... Read More
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite common, with one in five women having a UTI sometime in their lifetime. While UTIs are common among women, they can also occur in men and children. Up to two percent of children develop such infections.... Read More
Does Vitamin C Prevent a Cold?
THE EVIDENCE THAT VITAMIN C PREVENTS THE COMMON COLD is not particularly strong. The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. This upper respiratory tract infection is... Read More
Should You Take a Multivitamin?
Limited evidence suggests some supplements may be associated with a higher risk of serious harm (hip fracture [vitamin A], hemorrhagic stroke [vitamin E], and kidney stones [vitamin C, calcium]).... Read More
Sugar and the Microbiome
The human microbiota comprises up to 100 trillion symbiotic microbes, mostly bacteria in the gut.... Read More