Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Pernicious anemia is a vitamin B-12 deficiency that can contribute to nervous system disorders if left untreated. Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disorder where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced with vitamin B-12 and a protein called the intrinsic factor. Vitamin B-12 is found in many ...click here to read more

Breastfeeding has many known benefits for the baby and the mother, and now there is research suggesting that it could lower the mother’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is when the mother develops high blood sugar during her pregnancy. Between five and nine percent of pregnancies result in gestational diabetes, and women ...click here to read more

Top Depression news in 2015 included some important findings and developments in depression prevention and treatment. These findings help take forward the potential for detecting and managing depression earlier before it reaches dangerous proportions. From effect of diet to impact from other diseases, the various studies covered a wide range of opportunities to improve our ...click here to read more

During the winter, many people suffer from season depression thanks to the short and dreary days, so to help us cope experts from Norway have developed a secret: Change your mindset. The findings come from researchers in Tromsø, Norway, where the sun barely breaches the horizon during the winter months due to its northern location. ...click here to read more

Focal epilepsy seizures link to abnormalities in three brain regions was found using function MRI (fMRI). The latest study found that the three brain regions found with fMRI are the main areas where focal epilepsy seizures originate. The authors wrote, “These brain areas may represent key regional network properties underlying focal epilepsy.” The three brain ...click here to read more

Melatonin may be an effective treatment for children with eczema who often experience trouble sleeping, according to the latest findings. Eczema is a skin condition that leaves the skin itchy and red. Thirty percent of children are estimated to have eczema and more than half of them have difficulty sleeping. Treating sleeplessness in children can ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes prevention and treatment were hot-topics in 2015 as diabetes rates continue to rise within the U.S. Much news came out this year in regards to type 2 diabetes, offering more treatment and prevention options for Americans to help better manage their diabetes or lower their risk of developing it. Below are the ...click here to read more

Influenza (flu) risk increases in the winter and this year’s outlook is expected to have earlier outbreaks than in previous years. Influenza is an illness caused by a virus and is highly contagious and can easily spread among family members or those who live in close quarters – for example, if a person in a ...click here to read more