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The holiday season is filled with celebration and togetherness. However, this also means that due to the decreased temperatures, we are being less active while simultaneously eating more holiday meals and snacks. This can lead to the dreaded “winter weight,” which many of us have trouble losing once the festivities are over. While having love ...click here to read more

Nearly one million Americans are affected by a degenerative neurological called Parkinson’s disease with as many as 60,000 new cases being diagnosed every year. The disease, unfortunately, is without a cure. But treatments do exist that help control the symptoms as much as possible, but none effectively halt the progressive nature of the disease. However, ...click here to read more

Hydronephrosis (swollen kidney) is a result of urine build-up within one or both kidneys, making them swell and enlarged. Anyone can become affected by hydronephrosis even unborn babies as it can be seen during ultrasounds while the mother is pregnant. Generally, hydronephrosis does not contribute to long-term problems as long as it is treated and ...click here to read more

Heart disease is the cause of death in nearly one in every four Americans. It is the leading cause of death in both men and women and claims over half a million lives in the U.S. every year. These facts alone are reason enough for wanting to spread more knowledge about this deadly condition, which ...click here to read more

Abdominal swelling or distention is a term used for a number of conditions that cause the abdominal cavity to look bloated or enlarged. The majority of cases involve the stomach or the digestive tract, as they are the most prominent organs in the abdominal cavity. However, medical conditions involving other abdominal structures may also lead ...click here to read more

When your heart is sick, there are a few well-known outcomes that can occur, including heart attack, heart failure, circulation problems, and stroke. But did you know that having a sick heart doesn’t just affect your heart? In fact, if you have poor heart health, your memory could take a hit as a result. Poor ...click here to read more

Coronary artery spasm (Prinzmetal’s angina) is a type of angina that occurs at rest. It’s brought on by a spasm in the coronary artery, causing temporary narrowing of the artery. Although it can be relieved with medications, it is still a very severe condition. On an electrocardiogram, Prinzmetal’s angina—also called variant angina—appears with episodes of ...click here to read more

Eating healthy is something we all would like to do, but the speed at which we eat may also be important. Scarfing down our food instead of eating it at a slower pace may be increasing your risk of developing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. According to preliminary research data conducted in Japan, ...click here to read more

Gluten sensitivity or intolerance is more or less the latest dietary trend. Countless “gluten-free” items can be found on store shelves—more than ever in recent memory, which is great for people who have a difficult time digesting the protein. However, according to a new study, gluten may not be the culprit. A protein found in ...click here to read more

Uremia or uremic syndrome is a condition that develops when your kidneys become too damaged to filter out harmful substances from the body, particularly urea and creatinine. Instead, increased levels of these substances build up in the blood, leading to the manifestation of dangerous side effects that may eventually become life-threatening. Chronic kidney disease is ...click here to read more

Gout in the ankle or ankle gout is an inflammatory condition of the joint leading to swelling, pain, and redness of the ankle. Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone, with over eight million Americans suffering from the condition today. Men are typically affected more, but postmenopausal women become increasingly susceptible ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease affecting over 1.3 million Americans. The cause of this disease is not known and sadly there is no cure. Therapy often revolves around symptom management, which may utilize an array of pain reducers and biological agents. Researchers from the School of Biotechnology at KIIT University, India, have just completed ...click here to read more

Almonds are continuously in the spotlight for their health benefits along with just being an overall healthy snack. Well, a new study now suggests that your favorite nutty snack could also help to remove cholesterol from the body. The researchers compared HDL cholesterol in people who ate almonds nearly every day to those who ate ...click here to read more

Tiredness is becoming a serious problem all over the world. It seems that we are all just moving around this earth like sleep-deprived zombies. We’re working longer hours, we have greater responsibilities, and we just don’t get enough quality sleep. But is your lifestyle to blame for your tiredness? Well, for some of us, it ...click here to read more