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A high protein diet, as seen in the Mediterranean diet, is linked to lower stroke risk, according to new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The research included seven studies with a total of 254,489 participants followed for 14 years on average. Overall, the participants with the highest ...click here to read more

Are you avoiding eggs, cheese, and butter because your doctor said you have high cholesterol? Well, we have some good news for you, which may allow you to go back to eating your favorite foods once again. For years, the message was clear: avoid foods like cheese and eggs as they can raise bad cholesterol. ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren’s syndrome symptoms such as dryness seem to be linked. Both rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren’s syndrome are autoimmune disorders, which often occur together. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder, which can result in joint damage over time, if not treated. Sjögren’s syndrome is an inflammatory disease as well, and it is characterized ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be triggered by infections depending on your genetic makeup. The research team of the Arthritis Research U.K. Centre for Genetics and Genomics at The University of Manchester believe their findings can have important implications on the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Some rheumatoid arthritis patients test positive for autoantibodies, while ...click here to read more

Coffee is one of the world’s favorite beverages consumed by millions of people for many reasons. Not only is coffee a delicious drink, but for many of us it is the kick-start to our day. There is an extensive body of research in support of its health-boosting benefits. Studies have shown coffee can improve heart ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) raises the risk of fractures in young women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although men were also found to have a higher risk of breaking bones, their risk was associated with older age, whereas for women, it was under the age of 50. It has already been established that rheumatoid arthritis patients ...click here to read more

Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup offers you recent news stories on ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Zika virus, and burning stomach. We discuss natural ways to treat ulcerative colitis, the similarities and differences between Zika and dengue, causes and remedies for a burning stomach, and the increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) ...click here to read more

By now, you may have heard of the Mediterranean diet, which is a style of eating abundant in fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and – of course – olive oil. This diet has been praised time and time again for its health benefits, like making heart stronger and even improving brain function. Well, a new ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis long-term risk has been linked to high levels of rheumatoid factor. The findings from a study suggest that raised levels of a rheumatoid factor antibody in men and women increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 26 times, compared to individuals with normal levels of this antibody. The findings suggest that individuals should ...click here to read more

Childhood celiac disease discovery offers new potential treatments. The findings come from a team of Australian researchers who found that children with celiac disease reacted against the same toxic proteins in gluten as seen in adults with celiac disease. Previous theory speculated that childhood celiac disease was different than adult celiac disease. The new findings ...click here to read more

Juice cleanses can offer numerous health benefits, so if you’re trying to find a way to boost your health we have many juicing diet recipes that can help detox your body at home. But first, let’s sort out whether juice cleanses work and whether you should do a juice cleanse. To start, let’s explain how ...click here to read more

Our immune system is our body’s number one defense mechanism to ensure we don’t get sick. Unfortunately, as we age, our immune system becomes weaker and there are certain lifestyle habits that can speed up this process even further. If you’re concerned about keeping your immune system strong, you may want to cut out these ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease symptoms and falls can be reduced by common dementia drug along with simple home remedies. Researchers have found that a common dementia drug may help prevent debilitating falls in Parkinson’s disease. The findings showed that Parkinson’s disease patients who were given the oral drug rivastigmine were 45 percent less likely to fall and ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) along with an increase in inflammation within the first year of diagnosis, corticosteroid usage, hypertension, and obesity. The researchers recommend that rheumatoid ...click here to read more