Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Worldwide drinking problems are on the rise. More people are drinking more alcohol, which is leading to serious health problems. Common alcohol-related problems include liver disease, vision problems, cardiovascular disease, impaired hearing, and diabetic complications. Alcohol affects the body by offering a temporary high and happiness along with slowing down the performance of nerve cells, ...click here to read more

Nocturnal diarrhea is actually nighttime diarrhea that can be the result of a number of different physical or psychological factors. It can be draining since it impacts sleep patterns and can lead to dehydration. Nocturnal diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool that wakes someone from sleep. Sometimes, the disruption in sleep can further aggravate ...click here to read more

A varied group of rare diseases including juvenile forms of arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and other conditions are under the umbrella of pediatric rheumatic diseases. As it stands, there is an inconsistency in how patients with these diseases are treated in clinical practice. This makes it challenging to understand which therapies are the most effective. Recent ...click here to read more

New research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) has found that teens who were bullied as children by their peers are at a higher risk of suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and other mental health issues. Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy of the McGill Group for Suicide Studies and her coauthors wrote, “Our findings showed a general tendency, ...click here to read more

Researchers have recently found that colitis can be treated by the precision editing of gut bacteria. Precision editing was used on the gut’s bacterial population in a mouse model of colitis to lower or intercept the intensity of inflammation. This research was conducted at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Sebastian Winter’s approach for treating ...click here to read more

There are numerous different reasons for your fingers to feel swollen, with many of those not being a serious cause for concern. But still, it’s important to recognize why your fingers swell so that you can treat it or even prevent it from occurring in the future. Here are some common reasons that explain why ...click here to read more

Your brain needs blood to function, so when blood flow becomes restricted, problems can arise. One condition known as vertebrobasilar insufficiency refers to reduced blood flow to the back of the brain. Blood travels to the back of the brain through two vertebral arteries, which are joined by the basilar artery. Blockage of these arteries ...click here to read more

Arrhythmia is the technical term for heart rhythm disorders. There are different conditions which can describe irregular heart rhythms. You may be familiar with atrial fibrillation which is when your heart beats irregularly, either quickly, slowly, or a mix of both. Another type of arrhythmia is known as atrial flutter and although you may not ...click here to read more