Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Alcoholic liver disease and liver injury risk is greater in women than in men. The findings revealed that the risk of alcoholic liver disease was still higher in women than men even if the women drank less than the men. Researcher Vatsalya Vatsalya said, “The adverse effects of heavy alcohol drinking seem to manifest with ...click here to read more

A heart attack is not an inevitable part of getting older. In fact, it is quite preventable without the use of medications. Lifestyle changes and other natural remedies can work wonders in reducing the risk of a heart attack. A heart attack takes place when blood flow to the heart gets blocked, which can result ...click here to read more

Broccoli may help protect against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and liver cancer. Numerous studies have shown that consuming broccoli three to five times a week can reduce the risk of many different types of cancer. NAFLD has been associated with a high-calorie diet and an unhealthy diet full of sugar and fat. If progresses, ...click here to read more

Atherosclerosis is the condition in which the arteries become hardened, preventing a healthy flow of oxygenated blood. This process is common in aging, as plaques can build up causing arteries to become stiff. Plaque buildup also makes the arteries narrow, this way limiting the blood flow as well. Atherosclerosis is a dangerous condition because it ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is linked to a leaky gut and may progress to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. NASH is a more severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As lead author Jay Luther explained, “Our study strengthens the clinical association between intestinal permeability and NASH, although we were unable to identify a mechanism.” Senior ...click here to read more

If you suffer from constipation, you probably don’t visit the washroom very often. If you don’t have constipation or diarrhea, for that matter, but still visit the bathroom numerous times a day, is that normal? Regarding bowel movements, it’s hard to know what’s normal and what’s not because we’re all different. A person’s unique diet, ...click here to read more

In diabetes patients, gastroparesis and stomach problems may be reduced with dietary changes. Gastroparesis is a progressive disorder causing food to remain in the stomach for prolonged periods of time. The condition is also known as delayed gastric emptying. Gastroparesis often stems from the damage to the nerves running through the digestive tract, so the ...click here to read more

Reading difficulties in glaucoma patients may inspire the development of e-reader apps. Research has shown that glaucoma patients read slower when reading silently for longer periods of time. Their reading speed is more likely to decrease over time due to reading fatigue. Author of the study Pradeep Ramulu suggests that specific apps for e-readers may ...click here to read more