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Millions of Americans experience traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. Symptoms can differ from patient to patient, with some exhibiting no physical signs whatsoever while others are severely inhibited by headaches, trouble focusing, confusion, and several different kinds of visual impairment. One common symptom many concussion patients experience during their recovery is sensitivity to light, ...click here to read more

Researchers at the Berkeley Lab have found that your skin is covered in not only bacteria, but also archaea. What is archaea, you ask? Differentiated from bacteria in the 1970s, it forms one of the three branches of the scientific tree of life (Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya). It is a microbe that survives in extreme ...click here to read more

A new study led by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) examines whether people who are born blind express emotions differently than seeing people. It is said that 90% of human interaction is non-verbal, including how we express our emotions to those around us. Even babies can detect differences in facial expressions before they ...click here to read more

When you hear about osteoporosis, the conversation is commonly surrounding women because they more commonly experience the bone disease. But this doesn’t mean that men are immune to weak bones. A new study not only reiterates that men can develop osteoporosis, but that the bone disease is actually far deadlier in men than women. Osteoporosis ...click here to read more

You know all the healthy lifestyle habits necessary to keep your heart healthy, lower your blood pressure, keep your brain sharp, your digestion moving smoothly, and to keep your bones and muscles strong, but do you know what to do to keep your liver healthy? The liver is a very important organ that is involved ...click here to read more

There are several causes of low energy including poor sleep, medical conditions, poor nutrition, lack of physical exercise, and stress. But research suggests that for some, low energy and constant fatigue may stem from your genetic make-up. There’s a huge difference between occasional tiredness and chronic tiredness. When tiredness is chronic, you may have difficulties ...click here to read more

Another has as gone by, which means it’s time for your weekly health news round-up. We have discussed a lot of medical issues this week. Giving you the information you need about these important topics is what Bel Marra is all about. What is a pulled abdominal muscle? Causes, symptoms, and treatment Having a pulled ...click here to read more

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a condition of the jaw and surrounding structures that make it difficult to speak, eat, or even yawn without experiencing some sort of pain or discomfort. The condition can happen in both men and women, with the most common symptoms being pain when opening the mouth, pain while chewing, and ...click here to read more