Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Researchers now have an explanation of how West Nile virus causes neurological problems like memory loss, fatigue, and weakness. West Nile virus is known to cause fever and brain infections, but up until now, little was known about memory loss, fatigue, and weakness symptoms associated with the virus. Neurological problems resulting from West Nile virus ...click here to read more

If you’ve been finding the weather a little too hot to handle these past few weeks, you can blame it on the “heat dome” that has been hovering over the eastern United States. Meteorologist Kyle Elliott said, “With no strong pushes of cool air from Canada on the horizon, people from the mid-Atlantic to the ...click here to read more

Scabies are a contagious, itchy skin condition affecting close to a million Americans, and is caused by a bite of a mite, which is a bug so tiny you can’t see it on the skin.The mite burrows its way into the top layer of the skin where it lives and eats. Itchiness and a rash ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome are influenced by the weakened biological clock. Lead author Dr. Changhao Wu said, “Previously, people have believed that the brain ‘master’ clock controls the ‘slave’ peripheral clocks, but our study is the first to show that in a contractile organ, such as the bladder, its receptors also control these clocks… ...click here to read more

Although forgetfulness is a common sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows changes in behavior may be the first red flag signaling the onset of mental deterioration. The Alzheimer’s diagnosis is usually focused on mild cognitive impairment, but researchers are now focusing on mild behavioral impairment as an early indication of the disease. Changes ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, I love Starbucks. No, really, I LOVE Starbucks. I love Starbucks so much that I even made a Halloween costume of a Starbucks beverage, the infamous pumpkin spice latte. But what I don’t love about Starbucks coffee drinks is the fact that I could basically eat a Big Mac from McDonalds for the ...click here to read more

Estrogen fluctuations associated with menopause raise the levels of and susceptibility to stress, while postmenopausal depression increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Estradiol (a form of estrogen) fluctuates during menopause transition, causing heightened emotional sensitivity to stress. When these hormonal changes overlap with a very stressful life event, the result is depressive mood. ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can better manage their symptoms with an IBS-specific diet. IBS symptoms are often triggered by food, so sticking to an IBS diet can reduce severity and flare-ups. Unlike the case of a gluten-free diet and celiac disease, an IBS diet is not a one-size-fits-all. Although there are some general guidelines ...click here to read more