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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk may increase with excessive hygienic environment. The researchers reviewed studies on IBD published between 1980 and 2015, assessing the participants’ contact with pets and farm animals, number of siblings they had, bedroom sharing in childhood, and access to personal toilet and hot water. The data were then sorted by ethnicity. ...click here to read more

The digestive ailment diverticulosis is part of what doctors refer to as diverticular disease, and while for years scientists thought eating a high-fiber diet lowered a person’s risk of developing this condition, new research suggests a vegetarian diet, but not high-fiber diet, could actually help fend off the digestive disorder. Diverticulosis is characterized by the ...click here to read more

Food is supposed to nourish and keep us healthy, but some foods can actually promote illness. Being aware of these danger foods can help you lower your risk of getting sick. In most cases, illness is avoidable. Below you will find 10 common foods that can promote illness – and what you can do to ...click here to read more

Poop is supposed to be brown, right? Well, sometimes, the color of your poop can change, and for a number of different reasons, too. Some causes of color changes are harmless, such as consuming a food or beverages with a certain dye or pigment. Other causes could actually signify a more serious health condition. Yellow poop ...click here to read more

Eyelid inflammation, known as blepharitis, is a common condition in which the eyelid gets inflamed and coated with oily particles and bacteria. Blepharitis is commonly associated with eyelid swelling, redness, itchiness, and stinging or burning in the eyes. There are four main types of blepharitis: anterior, posterior, mixed, and rosacea blepharitis. Anterior blepharitis is characterized ...click here to read more

Fecal incontinence (bowel incontinence) is the accidental release of stool. Fecal incontinence may include the inability to hold in stool in time to reach the bathroom or having stool come out without being aware of it. Stool is the combination of waste, undigested food, bacteria, mucus, and dead cells. Fecal incontinence can be an embarrassing ...click here to read more

Mediterranean diet may decrease heart disease risk by lowering post-meal blood triglyceride levels (PPL). High PPL is a known risk factor for cardiovascular events. The findings are supported by an extensive research review involving studies dating as far back as 1957 on the links between food and heart disease. The review results are published in ...click here to read more

Eye discharge (eye mucus) is a combination of oil, mucus, skin cells, and other debris accumulating at the corners of your eyes during the sleep. Sometimes, it may be wet and sticky, and at other times it may be dry and crusty. Although eye discharge may gross you out or may be annoying to clean ...click here to read more

Understanding cholesterol numbers is important for keeping your heart healthy. Cholesterol is an integral part of heart health. If your numbers are off, it could be a sign of a future cardiovascular event. Cholesterol is integral to our overall health, but it’s important to maintain the right balance between LDL and HDL cholesterol in order ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, It’s that time of year again when all the children (and young adults) head back to school. Whether you are sending off your little one for the first time or are an experienced back-to-schooler, the transition can still get stressful. There’s a lot to think about when the school year rolls around. Do ...click here to read more

Smoking can negatively impact your health in many different ways, including cholesterol. Having high cholesterol levels and smoking can be a dangerous combination for your heart. Your risk of a heart attack and stroke rises significantly if both these factors apply to you. Smoking damages your arteries and blood vessels, increasing the risk of cholesterol ...click here to read more

Triglyceride levels in postmenopausal women may predict ischemic stroke risk more accurately than cholesterol. The study uncovered that common risk factors such as high cholesterol are not as effective in predicting the risk of stroke in postmenopausal women. The researchers suggest focusing on triglyceride levels instead for a more accurate risk estimate. Lead author Jeffrey ...click here to read more

A stye is an inflamed area on the edge of the eyelid brought on by the infection of the eyelash follicle. It is commonly accompanied by pain, redness, and swelling. Staphylococcus aureus is the bacterium to blame for the onset of infection. Styes are pretty obvious, and if you have one, you’ll surely know it ...click here to read more

Itchy ears can be annoying, as they’re not as easy to scratch. Although you may want to scratch your ears to obtain some relief, this is not advised actually, as it can lead to further complications like infection, redness, and swelling. The best thing you can do is find out what is causing the itchiness ...click here to read more