Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes share the amyloidosis link. Amyloidosis is the accumulation of amyloids, which are proteins that fold incorrectly. When proteins that are normally soluble in water are not folded correctly, they become insoluble and deposit in organs and tissues, disrupting the normal function. The researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden found ...click here to read more

Influenza (flu) and pneumonia at first glance may appear the same, but there are distinct differences between the two along with different treatment methods that need to be considered in order to get over either illness. The flu is primarily caused by a strain of virus, and the flu vaccine is compiled of the different ...click here to read more

Kidney stones risk increases from melamine tableware and acidic foods. Melamine is commonly found in dishware, and research has found it may increase the risk of kidney stones. Expert Dr. Kenneth Spaeth, who wasn’t involved in the study, commented, “Melamine is a chemical used widely in industry and found in many household products. For consumers, ...click here to read more

Aspartame and sucralose are two types of sweeteners that have minimal calories and are way sweeter than regular sugar, meaning you can use much less of it to achieve the desired sweetness. Aspartame and sucralose gained popularity because you can have less of one or the other all the while cutting out sugar from your ...click here to read more

Painless lump behind ear is a condition that is not uncommon, and while some lumps require little to no attention, others may need medical treatment. A painless lump behind the ear can be big or small in size, and it can go unnoticed for days or weeks. Essentially, it is an area of swelling that ...click here to read more

Celiac disease patients have been found to be taking popular probiotics with traces of gluten, according to research. Researchers at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) found that over half of probiotics are contaminated with traces of gluten. Probiotics are taken by many celiac patients to promote healthy gut flora even ...click here to read more

Salivating is one of those human functions that many of us find gross, but the majority may not even understand why we need saliva to begin with. Saliva plays an important role in the grand scheme of the human body. For one, it helps us digest food, protects our teeth from decay, prevents infection and ...click here to read more

A few alcoholic beverages every week can reduce the chances of getting painful rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, having two to four beers each week may decrease the odds in women by more than 30 percent. The “Nurses’ Health Study” (NHS) and the “Nurses’ Health Study II,” published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, examined ...click here to read more