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Common Prescription Medications May Cause Depression or Increase Suicide Risk: Study
A new study has found that nearly 40 percent of adults taking prescription medications in the United States could be at risk for side effects causing depression and suicide. The research was completed by a team at the University of… Read More
Eating Mangoes Found to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Risk: Study
The University of California Davis Department of Nutrition recently published a study on the benefits of consuming mangoes. Mangoes contain mangiferin, quercetin, gallotannins, and gallic acid, which are considered polyphenols. The researchers behind this study feel that the benefits of… Read More
Newly diagnosed polymyalgia rheumatica patients should be monitored for giant cell arteritis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a fairly rare condition, said to occur in 1 in every 10,000 people. It is nearly three times more common in women than men and generally occurs only in adults over 40. GCA is a… Read More
Reduced Glomerular Filtration Rate an Indication of Kidney Disease in Elderly
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) rates are on the rise in the global population. The condition is said to affect nearly ten percent of the population over the age of 30, but this number nearly quadruples once the age of 65… Read More
How to Improve the Health of Your Blood Vessels
There is a large area of science being studies that involves aging and how to slow it down or possibly even reverse it. The latest findings in this scientific area come from researchers at the University of Colorado who uncovered… Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis Exercises and Yoga Poses to Alleviate Joint Pain
Rheumatoid arthritis exercises are a standard suggestion for those suffering from RA and more people are turning specifically to rheumatoid arthritis yoga to help deal with pain and increase joint function. People who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis have a tendency… Read More
Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You Important Information
A recent survey of doctors uncovered that many of them don’t fully explain the side effects of treatment for lower urinary tract infections or enlarged prostates. The most common side effect is sexual dysfunction, yet many urologists fail to… Read More
High Levels of Testosterone in Postmenopausal Women Increases Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
A new study from the researchers at John Hopkins has found that postmenopausal women with more male sex hormones than female hormones are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The literature on this topic is not entirely lacking in… Read More
Severe Atopic Eczema Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risks
While many of us suffer from skin concerns, for most of us, they clear up after high school or university. Up to one in ten adults will suffer from atopic eczema at some point in their life and, for some,… Read More
Exercise with Video Games Found to Improve Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patients
How many articles have you read about the negative effects of video games on the minds and bodies of our youth? You’ve likely read dozens, but this article isn’t one of those. With the advancements in video game technology now… Read More
This Ancient Practice Helps Improve Digestion
Acupuncture is part of ancient Chinese Medicine, which involves inserting very thin needles into certain points of the body to improve health. By inserting these needles, you are improving the flow of energy or Qi. Researchers at the Hunan University… Read More
Controlling Blood Lipids in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Cholesterol Delays Associated Cardiovascular Risk
Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common kind of diabetes that patients suffer from – 95 percent of those who are diagnosed with the condition. In general, across the globe, diabetes rates continue to climb drastically. When diabetes… Read More