Category Archives: Health News

The effects of eczema span beyond the skin surface. In fact, a new study suggests that eczema sufferers are more likely to experience other medical conditions, including heart disease. Eczema causes dry, red, itchy patches on the skin. Researcher Dr. Jonathan Silverberg said, “Although it affects the skin, eczema is not just skin-deep. This disease ...click here to read more

Prostate Cancer 2016 update: We have compiled a list of our top news stories regarding prostate cancer and other related health problems including metastatic prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart failure and heart attack. Prostate cancer may affect these other conditions or become affected by them and so it’s important to keep yourself informed on how ...click here to read more

Lack of physical activity has been found to rank second after smoking as a predictor of early death, according to new findings. In the study analyzing nearly 800 men beginning at midlife, the Swedish researchers found that an increase in physical fitness led to a 21 percent increase in longevity over the course of a ...click here to read more

Remember when everyone was pouring iced water on each other couple of years ago? Albeit strange, the viral initiative was for a good cause – raising awareness and money for a condition known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Now, thanks to the donations, researchers have made a breakthrough by discovering an important gene in ALS. ...click here to read more

The American Red Cross has announced an urgent call for blood donations as there is currently less than a five-day supply of blood available. Nick Gehrig, communications director for Red Cross Blood Services, said in a news release, “The Red Cross continues to have an emergency need for blood and platelet donors to give now ...click here to read more

If you’ve been finding the weather a little too hot to handle these past few weeks, you can blame it on the “heat dome” that has been hovering over the eastern United States. Meteorologist Kyle Elliott said, “With no strong pushes of cool air from Canada on the horizon, people from the mid-Atlantic to the ...click here to read more

Veterans are more susceptible to sleep disorders, according to new findings. The study suggests the risk of sleep disorders among veterans is six times greater than in the general public. The prevalence is highest among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study involved over 9.7 million veterans, mostly males (93 percent). Just over 750,000 ...click here to read more

The risk of type 2 diabetes is lower in people partaking in brisk walks. The study found that brisk walking may actually be more effective at warding off type 2 diabetes than jogging. Study author Dr. William Kraus said, “We know the benefits of lifestyle changes … but it is difficult to get patients to ...click here to read more

Spending long hours in front of the TV can increase a person’s risk of blood clots and other health complications. The clot forms in the leg or pelvis due to inactivity and then can travel to the lung, leading to pulmonary embolism, a serious health threat. The study included over 86,000 people in Japan who ...click here to read more

Although forgetfulness is a common sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows changes in behavior may be the first red flag signaling the onset of mental deterioration. The Alzheimer’s diagnosis is usually focused on mild cognitive impairment, but researchers are now focusing on mild behavioral impairment as an early indication of the disease. Changes ...click here to read more

Zika virus news continues to emerge on a daily basis and so here at Bel Marra we have compiled together of our top Zika virus news stories to ensure you stay in the loop. New discoveries uncovered that Zika virus can be sexually transmitted not only from male to female but from female to male ...click here to read more

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day and so to give you a heads start on hepatitis information we compiled some of our news stories not only discussing hepatitis but other health problems and factors too including fibromyalgia, Zika virus, liver inflammation, cardiovascular disease and stroke. For World Hepatitis Day the World Health Organization (WHO) urges ...click here to read more

A new study has found that one in 10 Americans experience ringing in the ears – tinnitus. The cause of this ear ringing could be a result of prolonged exposure to loud noises. Thirty-six percent reported experiencing tinnitus on a constant basis. Tinnitus is a condition in which a person hears sounds (ringing) even though ...click here to read more

Hot flashes associated with menopause are not experienced the same way by all women, according to the latest findings. Nearly 80 percent of menopausal women get hot flashes or night sweats, but timing and duration of these symptoms vary depending on a number of factors. Namely, body weight, race, education, and dietary habits affect the ...click here to read more