Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Patients with anemia – a hemoglobin deficiency – have a higher risk of death after stroke. The study found that among thousands of stroke patients, those with anemia had 1.5 to two times higher risk of death within a year after brain attack, compared to those without anemia. Lead researcher Dr. Phyo Myint said, “There ...click here to read more

Urinary retention is the inability to fully empty your bladder. This condition can either be acute (temporary), or chronic – in which case it is something you must deal with for life. Albeit short-lived, acute urinary retention may be indicative of a life-threatening condition, so it does require immediate medical attention. Patients with chronic urinary ...click here to read more

Cataracts, epilepsy, and antidepressant use linked to glutamate receptor proteins in the eyes. Corresponding author Peter Frederikse said, “Recent studies identified associations between increased cataracts and epilepsy, and showed increased cataract prevalence with use of antiepileptic drugs as well as some common antidepressants. One common theme linking these observations is that our research showed the ...click here to read more

A new study has found that the risk of celiac disease may be determined by one’s birth date and region. Celiac disease is a condition characterized by hypersensitivity to gluten, meaning, the affected individuals cannot digest it. Gluten intolerance is manifested through gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. The study looked at ...click here to read more

Eye twitching results from stimulation of the nerves and muscles around the eye area. Also known as myokymia, eye twitching can occur due to fatigue, too much caffeine, or staring at a TV or computer screen for long periods of time. Generally, eye twitching is harmless and most of the time, you are the only ...click here to read more

Intermediate levels of HDL (good) cholesterol may increase longevity, according to recent study. On the other hand, both high and low levels of HDL cholesterol may increase one’s risk of premature death. Study senior author Ziyad Al-Aly said, “The findings surprised us. Previously, it was thought that raised levels of the good cholesterol were beneficial. ...click here to read more

A diet that promotes healthy blood pressure may also aid in the treatment of gout. The clinical trial included over 400 participants who followed either the DASH diet or a typical American diet. The DASH diet focuses on high consumption of fruits and vegetables, and low fat intake. Aside from lowering blood pressure, the DASH ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, By now, I am sure you know about this growing problem in America and many other developed countries. Yes, it’s sitting. Something so simple is turning into a pressing health issue – and for a good reason, too. We are sitting for longer periods of time, that’s a fact. Extended research links sedentary ...click here to read more