Category Archives: General Health

Overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome are influenced by the weakened biological clock. Lead author Dr. Changhao Wu said, “Previously, people have believed that the brain ‘master’ clock controls the ‘slave’ peripheral clocks, but our study is the first to show that in a contractile organ, such as the bladder, its receptors also control these clocks… ...click here to read more

Zika virus transmission routes from mother to developing fetus have been mapped, and researchers have also found a drug that may be able to block the virus spread. The two routes of transmitting Zika virus to the fetus are either through placenta – taking place in the first trimester, or through the amniotic sac that ...click here to read more

As you are getting older, you may find you simply don’t have the energy you once did to do the activities you love. Well, the good news is, you don’t have to let your older years zap you off your favorite activities. Try these eight fixes for a boost of energy – and see what ...click here to read more

Psoriasis-affected people face an increased risk of gum disease (periodontitis), according to research. A study conducted in Norway looked at 50 people with moderate to severe psoriasis and compared them to 121 people without the skin condition. Each participant underwent an oral exam, and the researchers found that periodontitis was more prevalent among those with ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk is lower with poor oral health. The recent research based on a Swedish population-based cohort study has come up to a surprising conclusion: Poor oral health was associated with a reduced risk of developing IBD. Increased IBD prevalence in the Western world is usually explained by the hygiene hypothesis, suggesting ...click here to read more

A new bacterium known as Borrelia mayonii has been discovered, which is similar to Borrelia burgdorferi – the Lyme disease-causing bacterium. But how does Borrelia mayonni cause Lyme disease in people? Well, basically, in the same way as B. burgdorferi would. Six people have been infected with B. mayonni so far. They were suspected to ...click here to read more

Zika virus prevention with green tea molecule epigallocatechin (EGCG) shows potential, according to research. EGCG blocks the Zika virus in the host cells – which may be beneficial at preventing Zika. The authors wrote, “The mechanism by which this inhibition occurs is probably related to the direct interaction of the drug with lipid envelope, leading ...click here to read more

Flea bites and bed bug bites can cause some serious itching – just the thought of tiny insects crawling on your body can make you itchy, doesn’t it? Fleas are tiny insects that are commonly found on pets and animals. If your pet is treated, your risk of contracting a flea bite is far lower. ...click here to read more

Lyme disease 2016 update: The capital of Canada – Ottawa – has seen Lyme disease cases triple, a former Real Housewives of New Jersey star has come out about her diagnosis, and global warming may increase the risk of Lyme disease. Cases of Lyme disease in Ottawa, Canada, have tripled since last year. Researchers suggest ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, and dry eye disease may have hereditary links, according to research. The researchers looked at identical and non-identical twins to conduct their study. Chronic pain syndromes (CPS) can greatly impact a person’s life. Unfortunately, diagnosing these conditions is often difficult as it relies on the presentation of symptoms ...click here to read more

Left arm pain can be due to many different things, stemming from muscles or even related to the heart. Paying attention to your left arm pain is, therefore, important in order to reduce your risk of health complications. Left arm pain can be either acute – meaning it can be sudden and stick around for ...click here to read more

Arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer risk triples in women who work long hours. For the study, the researchers found that women who worked 60 hours or more per week over the course of three decades had a triple risk for diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and arthritis, compared to women who worked 40 hours or ...click here to read more

Researchers found that there is a link between high blood pressure and our immune system. Lead author of the study, Paul Marvar, a postdoctoral fellow at Emory University School of Medicine, says: “Chronic stress has long been known to have harmful effects on the immune system as well as being a risk factor for hypertension, ...click here to read more

E. coli outbreak update 2016: Yet another outbreak at a Chicago restaurant, while researchers and farmers join efforts to prevent E. coli transmission. At least 25 persons have fallen ill in an E. coli outbreak at a Chicago restaurant. The restaurant has voluntarily closed for the investigation, and owners are cooperating with health officials. E. ...click here to read more