Category Archives: General Health

Zika virus and new super bacteria pose a threat to athletes at the approaching Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Researchers are monitoring the potential Zika virus exposure risk among Olympic athletes, coaches, and other U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) members attending the 2016 Summer Olympics. Catherine Y. Spong, director of National Institute of Child Health ...click here to read more

An itchy throat can be quite irritating, but if it’s causing you trouble you’re not alone – in fact, a scratchy or itchy throat is a very common ailment. More often than not, an itchy throat isn’t too serious, but it can be symptomatic to other ailments, which may require medical attention. Here we will ...click here to read more

Zika virus 2016 update: Benign bacteria were found to completely block the transmission of Zika and Chikungunya in mosquitoes and scientists developed a new model to examine the role of sex in Zika transmission. The researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that the benign bacterium known as Wolbachia pipientis can be used to block the ...click here to read more

Psoriasis patients show high rates of metabolic syndrome, according to research. Metabolic syndrome is defined as the co-occurrence of biochemical process disorders that raise the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that metabolic syndrome and abdominal fat are more prevalent in psoriasis patients, compared to the general population. Additionally, obesity ...click here to read more

Research suggests, having a kidney problem is directly related to a brain disorder. Kidneys are responsible for removing waste from the blood, balancing salt and minerals in the blood, and producing rennin, which helps manage blood pressure. Kidney damage can result in kidney disease, impairing and disrupting their duties. When damage gets severe, kidney disease can actually become fatal. ...click here to read more

Zika virus and Ebola virus spread can be predicted using climate change trends, according to research. The findings come from the University College London where researchers found that predicting zoonotic diseases may be possible through analyzing fluctuating global demographic and environmental patterns. Zoonotic diseases are transmitted by animals and insects to humans. So far, Ebola ...click here to read more

Gout flare-ups can be triggered by food, so knowing what to eat and what to avoid can help you better manage your condition. Gout is a form of arthritis where uric acid crystallizes in small joints – commonly the large toe – causing redness, swelling, and severe pain. Uric acid is the product of the ...click here to read more

Picture a faucet that either is not closed properly or is slightly broken – the water drips and leaks out. Does this image remind you of your bladder? Well, for many older adults, a leaky bladder is the reality, which can be a nuisance and even a source of embarrassment. Roughly 25 million American adults ...click here to read more

A black tongue can have you running for the hills, but you may not need to head to an emergency room so quickly. In fact, a black tongue isn’t necessarily always a cause for concern, so let’s look at the possible causes for a black tongue so you have a better understanding of the condition. ...click here to read more

Lyme disease and Zika virus are known as zoonotic diseases, meaning they come from animals and spread to humans. Both illnesses are currently on the rise in the U.S. and worldwide, so it’s important to have a good understanding of each in order to effectively protect yourself and your family. Lyme disease is transmitted through ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and overactive bladder (OAB) cause reduction in brain serotonin and cortisol levels. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that facilitates nerve cell communication, while cortisol is a hormone mainly associated with a stress response. Quite frequent in multiple sclerosis, bladder problems could also be one of the first signs of multiple sclerosis. The ...click here to read more

Whenever white spots on throat appear, it is usually a cause for concern and not a normal occurrence. Often times, white spots on throat are caused by an infectious pathogen, so medical treatment is required in order to reduce the risk of complications and rid yourself of the white spots on throat. Here, we will ...click here to read more

Thanks to the Zika virus, mosquito-borne diseases that were once a rarity in the United States are making the headlines a bit too often for comfort in the country. In an effort to curb the spread of the virus, and prevent a Zika epidemic, researchers from the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are ...click here to read more

There is a lot of information out there when it comes to sex and intimate relationships, and so it can be difficult to tell what is true or not. The problem is, sex continues to remain a taboo topic many people still feel uncomfortable talking about. Below are some common myths about sex that you ...click here to read more