Robson90/Shutterstock Faring much better than failed items like the onion nuggets that preceded them, McDonald’s iconic Chicken McNuggets have been bite-sized consumer favorites since they debuted in the 1980s. If you’re among the millions of fans of the poultry gems, you may, at times, find yourself craving a … Read more
Why Insomnia May Raise Stroke Risk While researchers don’t completely understand why insomnia may increase stroke risk, Vignatelli offers a few potential explanations. It’s possible that persistent sleep trouble puts the body into a constant stress response, he says, overactivating the same systems involved in a fight-or-flight reaction. That raises blood pressure, heart rate, and … Read more
Constipation and Back Pain: What’s the Link? Back pain is typically caused by musculoskeletal issues, but constipation can also contribute to back pain, says gastroenterologist Sameer Berry, MD, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City and the chief medical officer of Oshi Health, which provides multidisciplinary … Read more