Category Archives: Health News

Headaches come in all shapes and forms, with frontal headaches or headaches across the forehead being some of the most common. Pain is often felt across the forehead and is called a frontal headache. It may be isolated to one spot or spread across the entirety of the forehead. It can also spread down to ...click here to read more

The common perception is that those who are skinny are healthier than those who are fat. This makes the most sense, as those who exercise and eat a well-balanced diet tend to be leaner. While this is true for the most part, there are people who look thin but are actually fat from a metabolic ...click here to read more

There is currently a drug overdose crisis in America. It is not due to seedy drug dealers selling drugs to addicts—the current addiction stems from prescription drugs. Opioid medications are some of the most common pain-relieving drugs on the market, but every day, more than 90 Americans die from overdosing on the stuff. In 2015, ...click here to read more

When you’re trying to fall asleep, you’re probably not thinking about the position you’re lying in. Some of us are back-sleepers, while others are stomach-sleepers. Some of us prefer the fetal position while others just let their body take over the entire bed. But maybe you should take a moment to think about what your ...click here to read more

Medications are intended to help treat ailments, but in the case of osteoporosis, a common drug used to treat it actually increases the risk of bone fractures. Scientists are now warning that drugs claiming to strengthen bones actually have the opposite effect. The drug in question is known as a bisphosphonate. Researchers found that patients ...click here to read more

Hemicrania continua or a unilateral headache is a rare type of headache that is characterized by pain on one side of the head or face. Unlike most headaches that come and go, hemicrania continua is a continuous headache. In other words, it never stops. The name hemicrania continua literally translates to “pain in half the ...click here to read more

Getting a good night’s sleep not only helps you feel well rested for the day ahead but keeps you healthy and living longer. But according to new research, the benefits of sleep don’t stop there. Neuroscientists at the University of California, San Francisco have discovered that the brain reinforces motor skills during deep sleep. Sleep ...click here to read more

Almonds are not only a convenient bite sized snack, they’re also packed with so much nutritional value that they’ve been coined a super food. Previous studies have found that almonds decrease heart disease risk by keeping blood vessels healthy. They’re also rich in antioxidants and help lower blood pressure. New research now adds an additional ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard the hype around superfoods – these are items that are high in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. These foods are hailed for the benefits they can offer your body, but it’s hard to know which foods are worth buying and which really don’t live up to the hype. The below eight foods are ...click here to read more

Right ventricular hypertrophy or RVH means the right side of the heart is enlarged. It can be a serious condition, so a clear understanding of the causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options is important. When a person suffers from right ventricular hypertrophy, the right ventricle, which is the lower chamber of the heart, dilutes itself. ...click here to read more

We are taught as children that we must finish our work before we play. This has been the mantra for generations before us, as the belief is that enjoyment not earned will ultimately taste sour and feel unsatisfying. However, new research finds that leisure experiences tend to be pleasurable regardless of when we experience them. ...click here to read more

We don’t know the precise cause of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. What is known is that a complex series of brain changes occur over decades that leads to Alzheimer’s symptoms. This most likely is the result of a combination of factors including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. This last point was the focus of a recent study ...click here to read more

It seems that everyone is complaining about some sort of digestive problem, whether it be bloating, stomach cramping, heartburn, or irregular bowel movements. If you’ve ever experienced problems with your digestion, you know how it can negatively affect you. You start to feel miserable, sick, uncomfortable, and feel like you need to go to the ...click here to read more

Here at Bel Marra, we are committed to bringing our readers the best in medical health news that matters to you the most. We have had quite an informative week, and to catch you up with all you may have missed in the past week, we have a weekly health news round-up. Pronator teres syndrome: ...click here to read more