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To recognize that the pain you’re experiencing is kidney pain, it’s important to understand where the kidneys are located. Your kidneys are located in the upper abdominal area against the back muscles on the left and right sides. Kidney pain is different from back pain. It is often experienced deeper and higher – beneath the ...click here to read more

Coronary heart disease risk increases by 24 percent with high intake of saturated fats. Foods rich in saturated fat include butter, red meat, lard, and palm oil. The researchers suggest that replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat could help lower the risk of coronary heart disease. Senior author Qi Sun explained, “Our findings strongly corroborate ...click here to read more

Unlike the turkey, you don’t need to be stuffed this Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, which is inevitably associated with heavy overeating, ultimately leading to weight gain. Registered dietician Kristen Kizer explained, “Lack of sleep, an abundance of decadent food, and the stress of the holidays are the perfect storm ...click here to read more

When you think of calcium, you probably think of the mineral that helps keep your bones strong. But calcium benefits go beyond bone mass and strength, so having a calcium deficiency can take a negative toll on the overall state of health. Calcium makes up one to two percent of a person’s body weight, and ...click here to read more

Acute kidney injury, proteinuria, and blood sugar increase the risk of poor renal function in diabetes patients. The researchers looked at 3,679 type 2 diabetics from a de-identified cohort of patients. Patients were classified into groups based on the following risk factors: acute kidney injury (AKI), proteinuria (protein in the urine), and unmanaged blood sugar. ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Thanksgiving is only a few days away, so if you’re scrambling for a dessert to serve or bring over, you’re in luck because what I have for you is an incredibly healthy, gluten-free, vegan dessert that is so chocolatey and delicious that everyone will just fall in love with it! The best part ...click here to read more

Regulating VLDL cholesterol levels can help prevent heart disease and fatty liver disease. For proper liver function, VLDL cholesterol must be in perfect balance, not too high or too low. In his research, Dr. Shadab Siddiqi set on to find an easier way to regulate VLDL. Dr. Siddiqi uncovered a protein known as Small Valosin-Containing ...click here to read more

Leukocytes are white blood cells that work with the immune system to fight off infections. Leukocytes can appear in the urine if there is damage to the kidneys, ureters, urethra, or bladder. They can also be triggered if there is a foreign substance in the body. There are five different types of leukocytes, and if ...click here to read more

Concerned about your bones and ways to keep bones healthy? You should be. The sooner you start the better. As they say, too, it’s never too late. Your risk for osteoporosis, where your bones become fragile and porous, has a lot to do with the bone mass you’ve developed in your 20s and 30s, and ...click here to read more

Lewy body dementia (LBD) may often be misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease, according to research findings. Howard I. Hurtig, chair at the department of neurology, Pennsylvania Hospital warned, “While the symptoms of LBD may be similar to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, the treatment strategy is more challenging because fewer medications can be used safely. I cannot ...click here to read more

Osteomalacia is a condition that leads to weakening of the bones. The term itself means “soft bones.” The most common cause of osteomalacia is a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D plays an important role in keeping the bones strong as it helps the absorption of calcium. Although osteomalacia may seem similar to osteoporosis, the two ...click here to read more

Heart attack or heart disease risk may be increased with raised yellow patches of skin around the eyelids. These yellow patches around the eye often signify high cholesterol. The condition is also referred to as xanthelasma. Although cholesterol deposits around the eyes may not always signify high cholesterol, it’s still important to check your blood ...click here to read more

New findings suggest that withdrawing money from an ATM can leave your hands covered in bacteria. The recent study found that ATMs in New York were covered in bacteria from human skin, food, or household surfaces. The researchers took swabs from 66 ATMs across New York. ATMs in Laundromats had the highest amount of bacteria, ...click here to read more

Balance problems are a common experience for people following a stroke. Insufficient co-ordination and stability can make people feel unsteady and lead to falls and lack of confidence. Thankfully, there are exercises that can help stroke sufferers regain balance. The impact of stroke on balance can be complex, but we know that the brain sends ...click here to read more