Category Archives: General Health

A few alcoholic beverages every week can reduce the chances of getting painful rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, having two to four beers each week may decrease the odds in women by more than 30 percent. The “Nurses’ Health Study” (NHS) and the “Nurses’ Health Study II,” published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, examined ...click here to read more

Does hypothyroidism increase the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question you are among the many others who ponder it as well. Roughly, four to 15 percent of Americans have subclinical hypothyroidism – underactive thyroid. Along with the usual symptoms of fatigue and weight gain, a ...click here to read more

Bladder issues seem to be mainly a female problem, but there is a common bladder problem that affects both men and women – and it is rarely discussed. It is known as paruresis, but you may have heard it referred to as shy bladder or lazy bladder. Essentially, shy bladder is when you go to ...click here to read more

Swollen uvula after drinking, smoking, or vomiting is quite common and generally not a cause for concern. The uvula is the dangly piece of flesh at the back of the throat. Although a swollen uvula can cause irritation and pain, there are simple remedies to ease such symptoms. Uvulitis is a condition in which the uvula ...click here to read more

Zika virus cases in Florida have exceeded 100, new cases have been reported in New York City, so mosquito bite prevention is critical to stop the spread. So far the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 591 travel-associated cases of Zika virus in the U.S., with 121 in Florida and 127 in New ...click here to read more

No one enjoys being sick. You’re stuffed up, your head hurts, and you’re basically bound to your bed until recovery. This is why it’s so important to take part in healthy habits. But we’re not talking just about eating right and exercising – no, sir. There are other healthy habits you should make part of ...click here to read more

Lyme disease can be detected early on by a urine test, as suggested by a new study. The findings come from researchers at George Mason University who have developed a urine test to detect Lyme disease early on. It is one of the largest study of its kind, which took three years and involved 300 ...click here to read more

In the U.S., cases of Zika virus in pregnancy have tripled, and experts suggest the virus may spread to Europe this summer. The rise in Zika pregnancy cases in the U.S. may be a result of government changes in the definition of what is counted as a Zika case. Previously, Zika cases included Zika-positive pregnant ...click here to read more

Have you ever caught yourself itching all over due to mosquito bites while your friend right next to you is enjoying the outdoors without a single bite? It may seem completely unfair that you’re some kind of mosquito magnet while others barely need a bug spray. Well, the two main factors that attract a mosquito ...click here to read more

The appearance of a yellow tongue can be quite alarming to most and can signal a real medical concern. For others, a yellow tongue is temporary and will recover on its own, but it’s always important to figure out the cause of yellow tongue to ensure complications don’t arise. Yellow tongue can happen at any ...click here to read more

Zika virus development can be slowed down by experimental hepatitis C antiviral drug. Professor Johan Neyts explained, “The Zika virus is transmitted by the tiger mosquito. Roughly twenty percent of the people who are infected actually get sick. The most common symptoms, which last about a week, are fever, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, rash, ...click here to read more

In multiple sclerosis (MS), urinary tract infection symptoms are seen in more than half of patients, according to research. The study found that nearly 70 percent of multiple sclerosis patients had urinary tract problems, adding to their disability. The researchers from Beijing enrolled 126 multiple sclerosis patients into the study. The researchers found 67.5 percent ...click here to read more

Bumps on tongue and bumps on the back of the tongue could be scary if you don’t know what caused them. The good news is, most cases of bumps are easily resolved and are not threatening. There are, though, some cases that require medical intervention, so it’s always best to speak to your doctor to ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease patients with gum disease (periodontitis) show higher rates of cognitive decline. The researchers from University of Southampton and King’s College London found that periodontitis is common among older people and can become more common among those with Alzheimer’s disease due to lagging oral hygiene as patients become forgetful to take care of their ...click here to read more