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Uvulitis is a condition in which that dangling piece of flesh (uvula) at the back of your throat gets enlarged and swollen. Many people don’t even think about their uvula or may not even know what its role is. Well, a uvula helps with speech articulation as well as filtering out bacteria that might contribute ...click here to read more

New LSD study opens depression treatment path using opioid system for major depression relief. Researchers at Imperial College London recently published images of the brain under the influence of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) from their research set to explore the effects of psychedelic drugs. For the study, the researches selected participants with a prior history of ...click here to read more

April is National Stress Awareness month, which sheds light on the negative impact stress can have on your life and health. There are many factors that contribute to stress along with many factors that worsen with added stress, including tension headaches, hepatitis, asthma, and weight loss. It’s important that you reduce stress as much as possible ...click here to read more

Dry eyes and seasonal allergies go hand in hand. Unfortunately, when the warmer weather begins, so does our eye dryness, which can really hinder our ability to enjoy the milder temperatures. Allergies are often associated with red and watery eyes, but researchers from the University of Miami have found a link between allergies and dry eyes, ...click here to read more

A common heartburn drug has been linked to kidney disease. The findings highlight potential risks of a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are commonly prescribed for conditions like chronic heartburn. Previous research has linked PPIs with nutrient deficiencies and bone-density loss. The FDA suggests that people be cautious of taking ...click here to read more

Strep throat, tuberculosis, urinary tract infections (UTIs)… When your immune system isn’t in its top shape, you’re more prone to bacterial infections like these. For people with chronic illness, with compromised immunity, or for seniors – where aging alone means immunity isn’t as strong as it once was – these infections take hold more easily. ...click here to read more

April is Foot Health Awareness Month, so we have compiled a list of our stories to help inform you about diabetes, gangrene, sprained ankles, and smelly feet to help educate you on foot health. Many of us may take our foot health for granted, but when a problem does arise it can be quite serious ...click here to read more

It can be loud or quiet, it may sound like a gurgle or even a deflating balloon… and what are we talking about? Bowel and abdominal sounds, of course. Unlike flatulence, which is the sound made when gas leaves your body, bowel sounds typically occur in the small or large intestine during digestion. Bowel sounds ...click here to read more

Heel spurs with plantar fasciitis can cause heel pain while standing or walking. A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of heel bone. If located underneath the sole, it is associated with plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs can occur on their own or triggered by an alternative cause. A heel spur can also be located ...click here to read more

Hiatal hernia, a type of abdominal wall hernia, is a condition in which the stomach lining pushes through the chest. The hiatus is the opening of the diaphragm, which separates the chest cavity and the abdomen. There are two main types of hiatal hernias: sliding and paraesophageal. In a sliding hiatal hernia, the stomach slides ...click here to read more

Severe depression has been linked to dementia in seniors, with both major depression and worsening condition increasing a person’s risk of dementia. The study involved nearly 2,500 seniors in their 70s without any signs of dementia. Participants were monitored for five years for depression symptoms, and screened for six years for signs of dementia. Twenty-one ...click here to read more

Zika virus and dengue are two illnesses that are transmitted by mosquitoes. Both Zika and dengue are illnesses that are growing a problem. Although there may be many similarities between the two, they both have their own unique differences, which helps to diagnose them and determine proper treatment. Dengue was first recognized in the 1950s ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and treatment for the condition depends on its severity. A combination of both medical and natural remedies can benefit patients with ulcerative colitis, with diet in particular playing a large role. Common treatment options for ulcerative colitis include medication, combination therapy, which mixes two types of treatments ...click here to read more

A new study has added more evidence to the old claim that good night’s sleep helps ward off colds and infections. The researchers found that individuals who slept for less than five hours had a 28 percent higher risk of catching a cold, compared to those who received regular sleep (seven to eight hours). Furthermore, ...click here to read more