Current Health News

December 5, 2016

Hearing loss can mean lost freedoms and social withdrawal. But emerging studies show how to protect your hearing for a lifetime. One of which is the nutrient that boosts the special protein linking synapses in your inner ear to those in your brain - which also restored hearing in mice.

December 5, 2016

Most people think the key to weight control is willpower, but new research shows the hormone leptin, which is produced by your body's fat cells, is the culprit in the calorie-counting conundrum. High-carb foods can promote inflammatory microbiota, leptin resistance, metabolic syndrome and obesity, but not all carbs are created equal. Which ones are beneficial, and how much?

December 5, 2016

Many public health initiatives are aimed at reducing the top 10 leading causes of death in the US. However, you may be overlooking this one small change to your daily activities that may significantly reduce your risk and improve your overall health.