Category Archives: Health News

An arthritis drug may help treat persons with alopecia, which is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. The rheumatoid arthritis drug may actually help promote hair growth, based on findings from a small study. The researchers found that over 50 percent of the 66 patients who were treated experienced hair regrowth within three months. ...click here to read more

September is National Atrial Fibrillation Month, so we present our recent news stories discussing atrial fibrillation and associated conditions, including sleep apnea, heart attack, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and stroke. Atrial fibrillation is a common cause of irregular heart rhythm. It is also a known risk factor for heart attack and stroke. The older you are, the ...click here to read more

September 28, 2016 is the 15th Annual National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, in light of which we present our top articles discussing women’s health and fitness, along with related topics such as stroke, urinary incontinence, kidney stones, fibromyalgia, ovarian cancer, pelvic floor muscle training, and exercise. On this day, thousands of women partake in ...click here to read more

With the end of summer, the new season kicks in – the flu season. Even if it isn’t quite cold outside just yet, it’s a good time to start preparing yourself for the flu season ahead, and the best way to do that is with the flu shot. Although last flu season was considered quite ...click here to read more

Oxytocin is often referred to as the love hormone because it promotes social connections, but new findings suggest it may also offer relief to those suffering from tinnitus. Brazilian researchers found that patients with tinnitus – ringing or buzzing in the ears – obtained relief by spraying oxytocin in their nose. Lead researcher Dr. Andreia ...click here to read more

A new experimental drug has shown promise in treating multiple sclerosis in mice model. Study author Dr. Scott Zamvil said, “This study has given us more insight into how laquinimod works. But because this was an animal study, more research needs to be done before we know if it could have similar results in people. ...click here to read more

Alcoholics may be missing a key enzyme that helps control impulses to drink. Researchers found that turning off production of the enzyme PRDM2 in the frontal lobes of rats led the animals to drink more alcohol, even when they didn’t like it. Study leader Markus Heilig explained, “PRDM2 controls the expression of several genes that ...click here to read more

Light therapy is commonly used to treat depression, but new findings suggest it may also improve male libido. The Italian researchers said they found that after two weeks of daily light therapy exposure men experienced an increase in their testosterone levels by 50 percent, and sexual satisfaction levels nearly tripled. Study author Dr. Andrea Fagiolini ...click here to read more

Everyone knows eating a healthy diet is good for our bodies, but women who are stressed may not reap the nutritional benefits of eating well. The study found that stressful events from the previous day may negate health benefits of a balanced nutritious meal. Lead researcher Janice Kiecolt-Glaser said, “They physiologically looked like they’d eaten ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders can contribute to heart disease risk factors, as discovered by the American Heart Association (AHA). Unfortunately, the Association is still uncertain about the appropriate amount of sleep to recommend to people in order to protect their heart. Marie-Pierre St-Onge from the AHA said in a news release, “We know that short sleep, usually ...click here to read more

You may want to raise a glass to the good news: Beer can make you happier, friendlier, and less inhibited. The new study found that some beer drinkers even feel sexier. Lead researcher Matthias Liechti said, “We found that drinking a glass of beer helps people see happy faces faster, and enhances concern for positive ...click here to read more

Marriage has been found to help diabetics maintain a healthy weight. A new study has found that married individuals with type 2 diabetes are less likely to be overweight, compared to diabetics who are single. Diabetic men living with a spouse were less likely to suffer form metabolic syndrome, too. Japanese researchers examined medical records ...click here to read more

A new sound-based therapy may help improve blood pressure and migraines. The therapy first begins with brain activity reading through scalp sensors. The information is then converted into audible tones, which are reflected back to the brain through ear buds. Senior researcher Dr. Charles Tegeler explained, “Your brain gets to listen to the song that ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is becoming a widespread problem among aging adults, especially those over the age of 90. The study looked at 647 people over the age of 80, and nearly all of them had some level of hearing loss. The research team led by Dr. Anil Lalwani concluded, “Hearing loss accelerates with age in the ...click here to read more