Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

The thyroid can contribute to thyroid eye diseases including proptosis which causes bulging of the eyes. Researchers at the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear have identified new underlying mechanisms of proptosis. The researchers described vascular growth factors that cause abnormal proliferation of blood vessels which may contribute to proptosis. The findings ...click here to read more

This roundup of our recent articles discusses cataracts and their association with Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, epilepsy, blurred vision, and sunlight. For most people, cataracts develop slowly and don’t disrupt the vision early on. But with time and age, this will interfere with your daily life and you’ll need eyeglasses. You may need surgery ...click here to read more

Liver may not be something you think about often, but it’s a very important organ responsible for over 500 different functions! With so much in tow, it really deserves to be taken care of – and to be taken seriously. Your liver has to face many different threats. Alcohol consumption, toxins, poor diet, even extra ...click here to read more

When we talk about women’s health, we almost inevitably touch upon the subject of menopause. Although many women may be relieved they don’t have to experience their monthly period any longer, menopause comes with its own set of unpleasant symptoms, too. And hot flashes, night sweats, and hormonal fluctuations aside, menopause is also believed to ...click here to read more

A strong heart, a healthy diet, and a daily walk or jog are some of the fundamentals of a long, healthy life. But there is yet another aspect you could be overlooking – your mood. Happiness, sadness, anger, and joy are just some of the many emotions we may experience. We may not pay that ...click here to read more

Ever felt like your head was light as a feather – only to wake up later on not knowing what just happened? It could be fainting, which begins with you feeling lightheaded and then suddenly everything goes black. Of all fainting incidences, 10 percent are attributed to an underlying health condition, so it’s important to ...click here to read more

Doctors worry that the steady onslaught of booming music, especially through earbuds, can damage the hearing of a generation wired for sound. However, the affected will not realize it right away – not until hearing loss takes over years later. Thanks to the smartphone revolution that has taken the entire world by storm, more than ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents our top stories on diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, multiple sclerosis, tinnitus, cholesterol, and urethritis. This week, we examined the similarities and differences between IBS and diverticulitis, learned that early treatment in MS delays diagnosis, discussed methods to improve tinnitus symptoms, and much more. Diverticulitis vs. irritable bowel syndrome: Causes, ...click here to read more