Author Archives : Mohan Garikiparithi

Fibromyalgia patients show increased risk of hyperparathyroidism in women, according to a new study. Hyperparathyroidism is a disease caused by an overactive parathyroid. Both fibromyalgia and hyperparathyroidism share similar symptoms. The researchers uncovered their findings by examining 100 women with fibromyalgia and 57 women without the condition. They measured the levels of parathyroid hormone, calcium, ...click here to read more

Worsening depression in seniors could be an early predictor of dementia in seniors, according to a new study. Dr. Gisele Wolf-Klein who reviewed the findings said, “More research is needed, but the study raises the possibility of an overlap between the pathology of dementia and depression.” The research team tracked depression symptoms among over 3,300 ...click here to read more

Psoriasis, a skin condition, has been linked to an increased risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Danish researchers found that individuals with type 2 diabetes had over 50 percent greater odds of developing psoriasis, compared to individuals without diabetes. Furthermore, researchers found the rate of psoriasis rose as weight increased. For example, individuals with ...click here to read more

If you ever have ever wondered what it means when your tongue is white, well, we have the answer for you. We are going to explain the causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies for a white tongue coating, which can range in severity. A white tongue mainly occurs when the surface of the tongue is ...click here to read more

Rosacea, a skin condition characterized by redness of the face, may increase a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Lead author Dr. Alexander Egeberg said, “It is important for patients to remember that having rosacea does not guarantee that they will develop Alzheimer’s disease.” “In fact, while the risk in rosacea patients may be slightly increased ...click here to read more

Sleep hyperhidrosis, or night sweats as it is commonly called, is a condition characterized by excessive sweating during the night. Normally, if the bedroom is unusually hot or if the bedclothes are not appropriate for the season, one may begin to sweat during sleep. That’s different. People with sleep hyperhidrosis will typically wake up at ...click here to read more

Kidney failure risk in diabetic patients rises with major depressive symptoms. Additional research is needed to determine if treating depression in diabetes can reduce the risk of kidney failure. Diabetes patients have a high prevalence of depressive symptoms, which is associated with the negative health effects of diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease. In the study ...click here to read more

Rates of childhood obesity continue to rise in the U.S. since 1999. Researchers found that one-third of children aged two to 19 years old are overweight, nearly one-quarter are obese, and over two percent are severely obese. Lead researcher Asheley Skinner said, “Despite other recent reports, all categories of obesity have increased from 1999 to ...click here to read more