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- Fibromyalgia risk in women increased with poor sleep habits, new treatment uses potential drug targets for poor sleep - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneFibromyalgia risk in women is increased with poor sleep habits, but a new treatment uses potential drug targets for poor sleep to reduce the risk of fibromyalgia. The findings come from researchers in Norway who uncovered the association between fibromyalgia risk and poor sleep. The researchers ...
Views: 936 - Stroke risk may increase with stress of caring for sick spouse, violence - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneStroke risk may increase with caring for a sick spouse or experiencing violence. In a study, spouse caregivers that were stressed had a 95 percent higher risk of stroke compared to matched controls. Lead author, Sindhu Lakkur, said, “Stroke is one of the leading causes of adult disability, so ...
Views: 898 - Measles, whopping cough outbreaks 2016, linked to vaccine refusal and gaps - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMeasles and whopping cough have been linked to vaccine refusal and gaps in preventative vaccinations. The new findings published in JAMA found that undervaccinated and unvaccinated individuals contribute to the rise in measles and whopping cough. For the study, the authors searched medical ...
Views: 1008 - Kidney disease in women linked to higher risk of peripheral arterial disease, poor leg circulation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneKidney disease in women is linked to a higher risk of peripheral arterial disease and poor leg circulation. The new study looked at nearly 3,200 individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the researchers found that women under the age of 70 with kidney disease had a 53 percent greater ...
Views: 777 - Norovirus outbreak 2016 update: Stomach flu hit Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary, and Oakfield Primary School - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNorovirus outbreak 2016: More reports of the norovirus have come to light including an outbreak at Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary and Oakfield Primary School. As reported earlier, the Norovirus outbreak started at Chipotle restaurant and spread to the west coast. Other stomach flu ...
Views: 2948 - Feeling tired too often? Try this… - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIf you wake up sluggish and groggy, the first thing you probably do is reach for a cup of coffee. For many Americans, drinking coffee first thing in the morning has become a daily ritual. We opt for coffee because, thanks to its caffeine content, you may instantly begin to feel awake. But after ...
Views: 2494 - Multiple sclerosis patients can improve brain connection using video game therapy - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMultiple sclerosis patients can improve brain connections using video game therapy. The researchers suggest video game therapy can help strengthen neural connections. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Patients may experience brain fog, muscle weakness, ...
Views: 897 - Hemorrhoids (piles) triggered by pregnancy, constipation, relieved by home remedies and exercise - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHemorrhoids (piles) can be triggered by pregnancy and constipation, but can be relieved with home remedies and exercise. Hemorrhoids – which are swollen and inflamed veins in the anus and lower rectum – are quite common occurrences, and by the age of 50, nearly half of adults have experienced ...
Views: 850 - Reducing endometriosis pain and relieving symptoms tested in new potential drug study - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study tested a potential drug for reducing endometriosis pain and relieving symptoms. Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder in which cells in the uterus lining grow out to other areas of the body. The condition might result in a hysterectomy. Current treatment methods for endometriosis ...
Views: 847 - Prostate cancer aggressiveness linked to low levels of vitamin D in new study - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneProstate cancer aggressiveness has been found to be linked to low levels of vitamin D in a new study. The researchers from Northwestern Medicine revealed that the vitamin D deficiency in men could help predict aggressive prostate cancer identified at time of surgery. Lead investigator, Dr. ...
Views: 1019 - Heart disease and stroke risk dictated by profession in older workers, says new report - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHeart disease and stroke risk is dictated by profession in older workers, according to new findings. The study uncovered that those workers over the age of 45 in sales, office support, or other service occupations have more risk factors for heart disease and stroke, compared to workers in ...
Views: 1020 - Parkinson’s disease risk in men lower with high uric acid (urate) levels in blood, study shows - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneParkinson’s disease risk in men has been found to be lower with high uric acid (urate) levels in blood. Urate is formed when purines – found in many of the foods and beverages we consume – are broken down in the body. Study author Xiang Gao said, “These results suggest that urate could ...
Views: 877 - Menopause raises heart disease risk, linked to more fat around heart - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMenopause is found to raise heart disease risk and is linked to more fat around the heart. The findings come from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, where they found that menopausal women are at a higher risk for heart disease, compared to their ...
Views: 815 - Flu shot may protect against atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat) - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found another possible benefit from the flu shot – protection against atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), which is a risk factor for stroke. The study included 57,000 people from Taiwan. The researchers found a significant link between the flu shot and new cases of atrial ...
Views: 884 - Cell damage caused by iron in the blood - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIron is essential for red blood cells, but too much iron has been found to contribute to cell damage. A new study found that administered iron can lead to cell damage within 10 minutes. The findings suggest that doctors must pay close attention when prescribing iron treatments – either through ...
Views: 979 - Quitting smoking most successful with ‘cold turkey’ method - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study suggests going “cold turkey” is the best method when it comes to quitting smoking, as opposed to gradual quitting methods. Going cold turkey refers to stopping all at once. The researchers found that after four weeks, nearly half of those who went cold turkey still continued ...
Views: 1033 - Alzheimer’s disease, dementia risk lower in seniors who exercise which protects brain’s gray matter - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAlzheimer’s disease and dementia risk are lower in seniors who exercise as physical activity has been shown to protect brain’s gray matter. A new study found that seniors who exercise regularly have larger amounts of gray matter associated with better memory and cognition. Numerous studies ...
Views: 1195 - High LDL cholesterol in pregnant women raises child’s risk of high LDL in adulthood - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHigh LDL cholesterol in pregnant women raises the child’s risk of high LDL in adulthood. The researchers looked at over 500 mother/offspring pairs and found that high LDL levels in mothers prior to becoming pregnant increased the risk of their child having high LDL levels upon entering ...
Views: 929 - Diabetes 2016 update: 382 million diabetics worldwide, 13 million California adults have prediabetes - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDiabetes 2016 update: 382 million diabetics worldwide and 13 million California adults have prediabetes, which is a preventable precursor to diabetes. Diabetes is a global health problem. To address the many issues surrounding diabetes, experts worldwide have come together to offer ...
Views: 852 - Ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease treatment with vinegar has potential: Study - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUlcerative colitis – inflammatory bowel disease – treatment may be possible with vinegar. The findings were published in American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry revealing the benefits of vinegar in helping to fight ulcerative colitis. Vinegar may benefit ulcerative ...
Views: 657 - Watermelon juice can relieve sore muscles after exercise - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWatermelon juice has been found to relieve sore muscles after exercise. Watermelons are mainly made up of water, but they also contain essential vitamins and minerals that your body requires to feel great. For example, watermelons actually have high antioxidant content known to help the body ...
Views: 2489 - Blood in stool (rectal bleeding) causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBlood in stool (rectal bleeding) can be quite scary as it can be an indicator of a slew of health problems. Whenever you notice blood in stool, you should go see your doctor as it can range in severity from a burst hemorrhoid to internal bleeding. Blood in stool can vary in color depending on ...
Views: 749 - Bursitis, common cause of painful hips, knees, and elbows managed with nonsurgical treatments - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBursitis is a common cause of painful hips, knees, and elbows, but it can be managed with nonsurgical treatments. Bursitis occurs when the bursa – a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion and lubricator for our bones, muscles, and tends around our joints – becomes irritated or infected, ...
Views: 783 - Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism symptoms, living with thyroid diseases - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two common forms of thyroid diseases, which – if left unmanaged – can make daily living quite challenging. Hypothyroidism is also known as an underactive thyroid, meaning the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones, thus slowing down bodily functions. In ...
Views: 697 - Heart disease, cancer risk higher when working in rotating night shifts, study - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHeart disease and cancer risk is higher when working in rotating night shifts, the research has found. Shift workers commonly undergo circadian misalignment, which is the disruption of a person’s natural body clock typically governed by daylight and darkness cycles. Shift work calls for ...
Views: 815 - Abdominal hernia repair recovery takes longer than expected, especially in women - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAbdominal hernia repair recovery has been found to take longer than expected, especially in women. The findings from the Mayo Clinic suggest that patients should be able to quickly return to their normal activities following an abdominal hernia repair, but many patients still experience pain and ...
Views: 751 - Diabetes during pregnancy, glucose intolerance associated with low breast milk supply - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDiabetes during pregnancy and glucose intolerance are associated with lower breast milk supply. The findings, published in Breastfeeding Medicine, revealed that maternal glucose intolerance can have a negative impact on lactation. Insulin resistance is common among obese women and obesity is ...
Views: 987 - Gestational diabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes after pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only occurs during a woman’s pregnancy, although data shows that it can turn into type 2 diabetes after a person gives birth. Your body needs glucose for energy, but too much glucose in the blood is not good for a baby. If you have blood sugar ...
Views: 904 - Shingles (herpes zoster) eye infection may cause blurry vision, swollen eyelids - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHerpes zoster, which is commonly known as shingles, causes painful blisters near the nerves on one side of your body, but what many people don’t realize is that it can also cause damage to your eyes, including eye infection, blurry vision, and swollen eyelids. If you haven’t had chickenpox ...
Views: 916 - Acupuncture treatment may help with fibromyalgia pain - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAcupuncture treatment may ease fibromyalgia pain, according to new findings. Fibromyalgia patients were given acupuncture treatments over the course of 10 weeks, and by completion patients’ pain score dropped 41 percent on average. Results were compared to a group of patients who only received ...
Views: 1250 - Urine leaks in osteoporosis improve with physical therapy - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneUrine leaks, or urinary incontinence, are common among women with osteoporosis, but new findings suggest urine leaks can be combated with physical therapy. Physical therapy to help improve urine leaks is focused on pelvic muscle training, which was shown to offer dramatic ...
Views: 740 - Migraines with aura linked to higher risk of stroke - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMigraine sufferers who experience auras and female migraine sufferers taking estrogen are at a greater risk for stroke. The results of the study found that migraine sufferers with auras are at a 2.4 times greater risk for stroke from a blood clot, compared to migraine sufferers without ...
Views: 2147 - PTSD may be eased with wearable electrical patches - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Victor MarchionePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be eased with wearable electrical patches. These patches jolt the brain in patients while they are asleep and can offer relief from the effects of PTSD. Iraq war veteran and PTSD sufferer Ron Ramirez tested the patches and believes that they are ...
Views: 717 - High fiber may improve the lungs - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study suggests that consuming a high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of lung disease. Study author Corrine Hanson said, “Lung disease is an important public health problem, so it’s important to identify modifiable risk factors for prevention. However, beyond smoking, very few preventative ...
Views: 1055 - Face time still better than texting when establishing closeness - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneEven though there is a surge in texting and online messaging, face-to-face communication is still regarded as superior when it comes to social closeness. Face-to-face time expresses emotion and helps convey unspoken cues better than texting which is lacking thereof thus contributing to ...
Views: 857 - Chocolate offers health benefits during pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe health benefits of chocolate have long been studied, and now presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, as researchers explored the benefits of chocolate during pregnancy. So far noted benefits of chocolate during pregnancy include ...
Views: 851 - Meditation helps relieve pain from breast cancer biopsy: study - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMeditation and music may be effective for pain relief and anxiety management in breast cancer biopsy patients. A new study conducted at the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C. revealed alternative methods of helping patients cope with pain and stress during the procedure. Standard ...
Views: 729 - Weekend hospital patients tend to be older and sicker - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchionePatients admitted to the hospital over the weekend generally tend to be older and sicker. This finding may also contribute to the fact that more deaths occur on weekends. The study looked at over 500 medical emergency patients in Belfast, and compared those who arrived at the hospital between ...
Views: 864 - Midlife weight loss linked with higher dementia risk - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWeight loss beginning in midlife and extending into later life could be a sign of dementia, as uncovered by researchers at the Mayo Clinic. The findings revealed that individuals who lose weight over the course of decades are at a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is the ...
Views: 837 - ADHD and obesity risk higher in girls: Study - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study has found that girls with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a higher risk of becoming obese than girls without the condition. The Mayo Clinic conducted the study with 1,000 girls to uncover their findings. They suggest that girls with ADHD have double the risk of ...
Views: 1015 - Flu vaccine effectiveness for pregnant women determined by trimester - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe effectiveness of the influenza (flu) vaccine for pregnant women is determined by the trimester the woman is in when she receives the shot. The findings were presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™. The Centers for Disease Control and ...
Views: 708 - Anxiety and depression reduced in women during women-only cardiac rehabilitation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAnxiety and depression can be reduced in women who partake in women-only cardiac rehabilitation programs. Women are less inclined to enroll in a cardiac rehab which could be highly beneficial for their heart health as cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women ...
Views: 887 - Super Bowl increases the risk of flu, even death - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWith the Super Bowl right around the corner, researchers suggest there is an influx of flu cases and even death. The findings come from analyzing data between 1974 and 2009, where researchers uncovered that during the Super Bowl there is an 18 percent higher risk of flu-related deaths among ...
Views: 973 - Antiperspirant, deodorant harm underarm bacteria: Study - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAntiperspirant and deodorant may keep you dry and smelling good, but new findings suggest they good bacteria of the underarm. Although the researchers are unaware whether the disruption of bacteria has any negative consequences, it is still important to note there is possibility that ...
Views: 771 - Body mass index (BMI) inaccurate for determining health: Study - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBody mass index (BMI) is a measurement designed to determine if a person is healthy or not, but a UCLA-led study has found that relying on BMI is inaccurate. Some employers use BMI to determine how much an employee will cost them medical-wise, and some insurers will begin to charge individuals ...
Views: 1026 - Zika Virus outbreak 2016, mosquito bites, insecticides and more - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites and insecticides can help reduce your risk of getting bitten. The Zika virus originated in Brazil and is quickly becoming a global problem with many countries now being labeled as dangerous for travel, especially for pregnant women. The Zika ...
Views: 826 - Falls in men prevented with exercise - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIn older men, regular exercise has been found to reduce the risk of falls that lead to serious health complications and negatively impact their quality of life. Study author Dr. Thomas Gill said, “The physical activity program was more effective in reducing the rate of serious fall injuries in ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Traumatic brain injury (TBI) linked with buildup of Alzheimer’s plaques - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSuffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the buildup of Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain, as found by a new study that suggests these plaques even form in areas not typical to Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research has proposed that TBI can contribute to dementia, and this research ...
Views: 1025 - Weight loss and healthy fat diet improve cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWeight loss and consumption of healthy fats as seen in theMediterranean diet – olive oil, fish, etc. – have been found to help improve cholesterol numbers. Moreover, the results were found to be high in women, specifically women who are insulin-resistant. In the U.S., 28 percent of American ...
Views: 1043 - New blood pressure guidelines may pose risk to some patients - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThere is an ongoing debate with regards to whether older Americans should be put on blood pressure medications, but recent findings suggest that new guidelines may be putting some of these patients at risk for stroke. In 2014, a panel of experts suggested raising blood pressure guidelines for ...
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