Category Archives: Health News

October 26 was Lung Health Day, but the entire last week of October is dedicated to respiratory care awareness. In light of this, we present our top stories discussing matters of the lungs including asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, COPD, and cystic fibrosis. Our lungs help us breathe, but when they get sick, breathing can be ...click here to read more

Working in a demanding job with little control can shave years off your life, according to research findings. Study leader Erik Gonzalez-Mule explained, “We found that individuals in highly stressful jobs with little control die at a younger age than workers who have more control in their jobs.” On the other hand, researchers found that ...click here to read more

Heart attack patients from a low socioeconomic background fare much worse when it comes to recovery. This is particularly true among poor women and younger individuals. Senior author of the study Dr. Erica Spatz explained, “Our study emphasizes that patients need us to think about their social needs, not just their clinical symptoms. We have ...click here to read more

Full recovery after hip surgery is seen in less than half of older patients, according to latest research findings. A hip fracture can potentially be a life-changing condition for seniors. Majority of patients don’t return to the state of independence they had before the hip fracture. Lead author of the study Dr. Victoria Tang explained, ...click here to read more

The FDA has issued warnings about testosterone supplements and related anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) as these are easily abused and are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, personality changes, and infertility. The FDA has stated that labels on all prescribed testosterone products will be reviewed. Millions of men are currently taking testosterone pills, gels, ...click here to read more

Your bowel movements can offer important insight into your health. While it may not be your first instinct to look into the toilet, but color, smell, and frequency can tell a lot about what’s going on inside of you. A normal bowel movement is relatively soft but dense, and can be of shade of brown ...click here to read more

Air pollution isn’t harmful for older adults only – a new study uncovered its negative impact on blood vessels of young healthy adults. The three-year study found that exposure to tiny pollutants emitted by factories, cars, power plants, etc., can cause blood vessel damage in people of all ages, not just seniors. In fact, air ...click here to read more

A new study has found that building muscles in seniors can help improve memory. The study included 100 people aged 55 to 86 with mild memory and thinking problems. The participants completed weight training exercises twice a week for six months and saw significant improvements in mental function. The benefits of the exercise lasted for ...click here to read more

We may be seeing a rise in Lyme disease cases in the U.S. as a result of the weather changes due to El Nino. A new report suggests that the warmer, wetter climate brought on by El Nino and La Nina could result in additional Lyme disease cases along with intestinal infections. Over the last ...click here to read more

Some of us may have a cup of coffee in the evening and stay awake all night, while others can fall asleep quite easily right after. New research findings suggest that our response to coffee may be pre-programmed in our genes. Lead author of the study Marilyn Cornelis explained, “Each of us could be potentially ...click here to read more

Many patients suffering from back pain take prescription opioids even though there is little evidence that these medications offer relief. The survey included over 2,000 patients suffering from lower back pain. Of the nearly half of the participants taking opioids for pain, only 13 percent stated that they experienced any sort of relief. Forty-four percent ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents our most recent articles on Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, macular degeneration, schizophrenia, and heart attack. This week we found out about an inhaled medication that may improve symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, high cholesterol may contribute to osteoarthritis, age-related macular degeneration risk may be reduced with the Mediterranean diet. We also ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease can be heavily influenced by heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, heart failure, and blood pressure. Maintaining proper heart health is also important for your kidneys. If left unattended, chronic kidney disease can ultimately lead to kidney failure. Below you will find a selection of our articles discussing chronic kidney disease, related ...click here to read more

Even though back pain sufferers knew they were taking a placebo, they still experienced pain relief, a new study found. The researchers found that patients who knowingly took a placebo for back pain saw their back pain improve and had reduced disability, compared to those who received traditional treatment. Senior author Ted Kaptchuk explained, “These ...click here to read more