How dangerous is vaping, really? More than a thousand people have fallen sick. Vaping also can promote chronic bronchitis, lung disease, and lung cancer. By Temma Ehrenfeld @temmaehrenfeld More than a thousand cases of lung injury tied to vaping have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this year. The outbreak had killed 18 people by the beginning of October. Most of the patients are under 35 and reported using…

Obesity may raise the risk for multiple sclerosis for some people — and weight loss to treat MS may potentially help prevent the disease. Learn more here. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system. MS damages nerves in the brain and spinal cord, as well as the optic nerves, causing neurological symptoms and, with the progressive type, disability. …

Scientists are looking for the answer to this question: Do tomatoes decrease your risk for prostate cancer? So far, studies suggest the answer is “yes.” About one in nine American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. In fact, prostate cancer is so common, you will probably eventually know at least one man who has been diagnosed with the disease.

If you’re prescribed an antibiotic, you may worry the drug could cause your birth control to fail. Here’s the good news about antibiotics and birth control. by Sherry Baker @SherryNewsViews Previously published at YourCareEverywhere.com. While there are many forms of birth control, from condoms to IUDs, birth control pills, also known as oral contraceptives, are one of the most popular. …

People have different strategies to get themselves to complete unpleasant tasks. It turns out some methods are better than others. Here’s what you should know. This article previously appeared at YourCareEverywhere.com. Do you know what you tend to do to push through an unpleasant task? Most of us have our pet strategies, though you may no longer think about them. A Swiss team came up with a list of 19 strategies, based on asking more…

The time might be coming to change the practice of changing your clocks for daylight saving time. For now, practice good sleep habits to lessen the shock. This article was originally posted at YourCareEverywhere.com. Every fall, we move our clocks forward one hour, after moving backwards in the spring. Daylight Saving Time in the United States begins at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of April and ends at 2:00 a.m. …

By Temma Ehrenfeld @temmaehrenfeld As many as a fifth of Americans get stuck on the toilet, but happily there are natural remedies for constipation that can speed things up. Learn more. If you’re among the 20 percent of Americans with this issue, you probably don’t ask your friends for their thoughts about how to cure constipation. At best, you might ask a parent or spouse. Bowel problems are common, but little discussed.

Hypothyroidism symptoms include weight gain, dry skin, and forgetfulness. Learn the signs of low thyroid and why testing for the condition is important. By Sherry Baker @SherryNewsViews The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the lower front of your neck. The thyroid produces hormones that are released into your blood and carried to tissues throughout your body, where they impact almost every organ.

Sadness, extreme fatigue, and coughing are common rheumatoid arthritis symptoms that could indicate complications requiring medical care. Learn more. By Temma Ehrenfeld @temmaeehrenfeld Worldwide, about 1 percent of the population suffers from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease two to three times more common in women than in men. The first signs of rheumatoid arthritis usually appear in mid-to-late adulthood and are often most intense in the morning. Some…