Category Archives: Health News

Researchers are working on a way to deliver glaucoma medication through contact lenses. The new contact lenses are designed to gradually dispense medication into the eye. This type of treatment is particularly beneficial for patients who have difficulty using eye drops. The study found that the drug-administering contact lenses could lower eye pressure in monkeys ...click here to read more

People who experience a heart attack before they turn 50 have a higher risk of premature death. Factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity – common among patients with a heart attack – bring the early mortality risk up. Lead researcher Dr. Morten Schmidt said, “Patients with a heart attack in young age ...click here to read more

Moderate exercise has been shown to improve heart health in seniors over the age of 65. Moderate exercise is classified as riding a bike, going for a swim, or even heading out for a stroll. For the study, the researchers tracked the health outcomes in nearly 2,500 Finish people over the age of 65 for ...click here to read more

A new study has found that many American adults suffering from depression are not getting the help they need. The study screened over 46,000 people and found that eight percent of them had depression. Unfortunately, only one-third of the depressed individuals were undergoing treatment. The reasons for this were quite varied. Lead researcher Dr. Mark ...click here to read more

A new study has found that if you want to be successful in your weight loss efforts, you should hang out with thinner friends. The study analyzed survey results from over 9,300 Americans. Overweight people were less likely to drop pounds if their social network consisted of other overweight people. Although hanging out with fellow ...click here to read more

The new report suggests that people who live a sedentary lifestyle are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The findings unveiled that sedentary seniors have a 50 percent higher risk of developing dementia, compared to those exercising regularly. Examples of moderate physical activity include walking, cycling, ballroom dancing, or gardening, according to the ...click here to read more

Adult development of asthma has been linked to pose risks to the heart. The latest findings looked at nearly 1,300 adults who did not have heart disease at the beginning of the study. Of the participants, 111 were diagnosed with asthma as adults and 55 were diagnosed with asthma as kids. The participants were tracked ...click here to read more

The more weight you carry the higher your risk for certain cancers may be according to research findings. The study found staying slim throughout your life can lower your risk for at least eight different types of cancer. Those cancers included stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, ovary and thyroid, meningioma and multiple myeloma. The latest findings ...click here to read more

This week, we present our recent health articles on diverticulitis, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, LDL cholesterol, and ulcerative colitis. We looked at the impact of alcohol on diverticulitis, treating tinnitus with hearing aids, causes of Meniere’s disease, and lowering LDL cholesterol though the Nordic diet. Diverticulitis and the impact of alcohol affects the way a person ...click here to read more

Kidney stones update 2016: Chronic kidney disease, stroke, heart disease, urinary tract infection, kidney failure, and fracture. Kidney stones is a painful problem that can last for weeks in some cases, but you should not suffer when there are ways to get rid of the stones – including natural home remedies. Kidney stones form when ...click here to read more

Results from a recent survey have been tallied and it seems that men look younger with hair transplants – we apologize now if you are bald. The study also suggested that not only do men who are bald look older but they are less-attractive – once again, our deepest apologies but this is what the ...click here to read more

Study findings have uncovered that deadly heart problems can run in the family. Co-author Dr. John Elefteriades said, “Family history is very important and is one factor in our ‘guilt by association paradigm’ for identifying patients at risk.” The researchers reviewed family histories of 90 people treated for an aortic dissection. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

This month, we have talked a lot about tinnitus – ringing of the ears – along with some risk factors and conditions that can affect tinnitus or be affected by tinnitus. A new study has found that one in 10 Americans experience ringing in the ears. The cause of this ear ringing could be a ...click here to read more

This roundup of our recent articles discusses cataracts and their association with Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, epilepsy, blurred vision, and sunlight. For most people, cataracts develop slowly and don’t disrupt the vision early on. But with time and age, this will interfere with your daily life and you’ll need eyeglasses. You may need surgery ...click here to read more