Share on PinterestEating habits, constipation, stress, and other medical conditions may lead to bloating, nausea, and tiredness.When are a bloated stomach and feeling sick symptoms of overeating, and when are they a sign of an underlying health condition? That was the question that Medical News Today answered in the most popular new article over the…
Learn more here.2. What can people do to lower diastolic blood pressure?Share on PinterestMaking certain lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise, can help a person manage their blood pressure.Our second most read article over the past week looked at some steps people can take to lower their blood pressure.In this article, we offer 17…
Learn more here.2. BMI for women: Calculator, chart, and pros and consShare on PinterestWhile BMI can act as a general indicator of health, it does not measure body fat.The most popular article over the past week was our new body mass index (BMI) calculator for women. We take a closer look at the reliability of…
Learn more here.2. Swelling: Is it serious? Symptoms, causes, and treatmentOur next most popular article over the past week was our deep dive into swelling. We look at the symptoms at locations around the body, the tests your doctor may use to diagnose the cause of swelling, and what treatments are available. We also advise…
Learn more here.2. Metabolites in urine point the way to a more healthful dietShare on PinterestNew research suggests that we need to rethink what constitutes a healthful diet.Almost as popular, the second article in our roundup looks at how researchers hope to develop a 5-minute urine test to determine a person’s nutritional fingerprint. It does…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…