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Migraine may change the brain’s structure permanently and the risk is stronger in migraine with aura. Study author Messoud Ashina said, “Traditionally, migraine has been considered a benign disorder without long-term consequences for the brain. Our review and meta-analysis study suggests that the disorder may permanently alter brain structure in multiple ways.” Migraines were found ...click here to read more

Research suggests a simple way of cutting calories is increasing water intake, which can aid in just about any diet. The researchers found that increasing water intake by one percent had improved sugar, salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Study leader Ruopeng An said, “The impact of plain water intake on diet was similar across race/ethnicity, ...click here to read more

Up to two percent (three million) of the American population still heads to work despite being sick. The reasoning behind this lies in the absence of paid sick leave, essentially forcing sick individuals to attend work even when under the weather. The findings come from a review of data from the 2011 Leave Supplement of ...click here to read more

Consuming a protein-heavy meal can help promote fullness much sooner, compared to eating meals light on protein or without any protein at all. High-protein diets are often favored in those individuals aiming to drop a few pounds, as it is believed they will feel fuller with minimal calories. Yet, there has been a lack of ...click here to read more

Often compared to a pain far worse than giving birth, kidney stones are no laughing matter, so knowing natural remedies to combat them can offer great relief and prevention. With no single cause for kidney stones, they can affect anyone at any time. Typically, kidney stones are the formation of uric acid, calcium, and oxalate ...click here to read more

March is Save Your Vision Month 2016, which sheds light on diseases and conditions that can affect vision, including glaucoma and other vision disorders, along with Down syndrome and how this genetic condition can affect your vision as well. Vision can deteriorate with aging, but you don’t have to lose it completely just because you are getting old. ...click here to read more

Correct diet for your thyroid can offer many benefits like reducing the risk of hypothyroidism, which can lead to numerous health complications. But what foods should you be consuming for your thyroid? Well, we are about to tell you, but first it’s important to understand just how important the thyroid truly is. Our thyroid is often ...click here to read more

Autonomic dysreflexia (hyperreflexia), a spinal cord injury complication, may cause sudden high blood pressure. Autonomic dysreflexia is a condition in which the involuntary nervous system overreacts to external and bodily stimuli, causing a spike in blood pressure, rapid heart rate, constriction of peripheral blood vessels, and other changes to bodily functions. Autonomic dysreflexia is commonly ...click here to read more

Sciatica nerve pain, or sciatica leg pain, occurs when a person experiences feelings of numbness or tingling, which begins in the lower back region through the buttocks and runs down the leg – the sciatic nerve. Sciatica nerve pain is a symptom related to an underlying condition that affects the sciatica nerve. Conditions that can ...click here to read more

Eating disorder patients face a higher autoimmune disease risk, compared to those without eating disorders. The findings come from Finnish researchers who observed an association between eating disorders and autoimmune disease risk. The risk of eating disorders is higher among somatic illnesses like type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, and other autoimmune diseases. Additionally, a ...click here to read more

Blood pressure 2016 update: Aggressive hypertension treatment saves lives, but has been shown to be harmful for diabetics. High blood pressure, hypertension, is commonly seen in diabetics, but treating hypertension in diabetes may be difficult, especially as more aggressive hypertension treatments have been shown to pose a greater risk in diabetics. Main author of the ...click here to read more

A lot of people assume that watermelon juice is simply water with a little flavor, but this sweet-tasting fruit has much more to offer in terms of health benefits. Who can resist a juicy slice of watermelon to beat the heat on a hot summer day? For many people, it is a guilt-free way to ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis in women can lower food folate, vitamin E, and magnesium levels. A reduction in these vitamins and minerals can lead to serious health consequences, as they work as powerful antioxidants and contribute to overall good health. The researchers looked at 27 Caucasian women with multiple sclerosis and compared them with 30 healthy women ...click here to read more

A new study on sleep apnea revealed that it can have an impact on the brain, including mood and thinking ability. Lead researcher Paul Macey said, “In previous studies, we’ve seen structural changes in the brain due to sleep apnea, but in this study we actually found substantial differences in … two chemicals that influence ...click here to read more