Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

A new study found that psoriasis patients are more likely to develop an aneurysm in the abdomen, compared to those without the autoimmune disorder. Although the risk is small, it is still important to note. The researchers also found that the risk of an abdominal aneurysm increases with the severity of psoriasis. The reason for ...click here to read more

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) onset in psoriasis patients is linked to physical trauma. The risk of psoriatic arthritis was found to be higher when physical trauma affected the bones or joints directly. Senior author Dr. Thorvardur Love said, “This is the first sizable population-based cohort study to determine the risk of PsA following trauma in psoriasis ...click here to read more

By now you know that eating fast food isn’t the healthiest choice you can make, but a new study suggests that eating fast food can actually expose you to harmful chemicals known as phthalates. The researchers found that fast-food eaters had higher levels of phthalates in their urine – in fact, 24 to 40 percent ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and lupus are two conditions that can cause pain, but it’s important to recognize the many significant differences between the two. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is an autoimmune systemic disorder, which affects the joints, skin, and practically any organ in the body. Fibromyalgia affects the muscles causing pain, tender points, and extreme ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia increase the risk of workplace injury. A Canadian study looked at workplace injury and obstructive sleep apnea, and found that the risk of injury increased with severity of obstructive sleep apnea. The researchers looked at over 1,200 sleep clinic patients and found that individuals with sleep apnea had double the ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the 2015-2016 flu season is coming to its end and has been a generally mild one overall. We previously reported that the current season saw fewer flu cases and flu-related deaths, and now the CDC reports it is slowly drawing to a close. Unlike ...click here to read more

Zika virus and dengue are two illnesses that are transmitted by mosquitoes. Both Zika and dengue are illnesses that are growing a problem. Although there may be many similarities between the two, they both have their own unique differences, which helps to diagnose them and determine proper treatment. Dengue was first recognized in the 1950s ...click here to read more

A new study has added more evidence to the old claim that good night’s sleep helps ward off colds and infections. The researchers found that individuals who slept for less than five hours had a 28 percent higher risk of catching a cold, compared to those who received regular sleep (seven to eight hours). Furthermore, ...click here to read more