Category Archives: Health News

A history of depression in middle-aged females increases the risk of heart disease, according to new findings. The research reiterates the notion that depression fuels heart problems. The study tracked 1,100 women over the course of 10 years. The researchers found that depression is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Heart disease is the ...click here to read more

There has been a long-standing myth that professional athletes should avoid sexual activity before a big game as it could hinder their performance. Well, some Italian researchers put this myth to the test. Not only did they find that sex before a game doesn’t hurt athlete performance, but the research suggests it may actually improve ...click here to read more

Researchers have identified a genetic link to middle ear infections. Middle ear infections are common among children and can be quite painful. The researchers suggest their new discovery can help better treat middle ear infections, which are commonly treated with antibiotics. The analysis of DNA samples from 13,000 children revealed a link between middle ear ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents the latest news on tinnitus, chronic kidney disease, schizophrenia, blood pressure, and diabetes. This week, we discussed the foods to eat and avoid for tinnitus, a safe chronic kidney disease diet, natural home remedies for schizophrenia, exercise guidelines for blood pressure, and how diabetes increases the risk of eye ...click here to read more

October is National Physical Therapy Month, so we have put together our top stories on physical therapy and related topics including osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, enlarged prostate, dementia, and irritable bowel syndrome. Many Americans are opting for medications and prescription drugs to obtain relief from pain and other symptoms, but physical therapy can be a very ...click here to read more

A growing number of Americans are experiencing joint pain, according to latest research findings. In 2002, 10.5 million Americans suffered from severe joint pain, by 2014 this number has jumped to14.6 million, according to the CDC. The CDC defines severe joint pain as rated as a seven or more on a scale of one to ...click here to read more

Combining a drug called daratumumab with the standard myeloma treatment may improve outcomes, according to new research findings. The study found that 43 percent of patients given daratumumab had a complete response, meaning, they had no signs of cancer left. This was compared to only 19 percent of patients who were given a standard treatment ...click here to read more

October 12 is World Arthritis Day, so we share with you some of our articles discussing arthritis and related topics such as dry eyes, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. World Arthritis Day has been around since 1996. It is intended to raise awareness about arthritis, to influence policy makers, and to ...click here to read more

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, so we present our top news stories discussing mental health and related topics including cataracts, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and memory loss. The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is “psychological first aid,” which focuses on psychological support provided by health staff, teachers, firemen, community ...click here to read more

New insight into age-related hearing loss has been uncovered. Age-related hearing loss is often believed to result from problems within the ear, but the new findings suggest the culprit is issues in the brain, instead. The researchers found that the brain’s ability to process sound diminishes as we age. The researchers divided 32 adults into ...click here to read more

Although the turn of the season is a beautiful time, it can also be dangerous. The Farmer’s Almanac has published some safety tips to ensure you have an enjoyable fall without hazards. Flooding: There is a higher risk of flooding during the fall, especially if you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes. ...click here to read more

Sharing a close bond with your coworkers could have mega benefits to your health, according to new research studies. Lead researcher Niklas Steffens said, “We are less burnt out and have greater well-being when our team and our organization provide us with a sense of belonging and community — when it gives us a sense ...click here to read more

If living forever is your long-term plan, then science might have popped your bubble. New data suggests that human life span maxes out at 115 years. So far, the record for the longest living human being is 122 years, but scientists say not many will top this number. Senior author Jan Vijg said, “Further progress ...click here to read more

Flu vaccination is recommended as an effective preventative measure against the flu, yet many parents believe getting flu shots for their children is unnecessary. Lead author of the study Dr. Scott Field said, “The first and most common reason could encompass a belief that risk for contracting influenza is low in their family as well ...click here to read more