Category Archives: Health News

A new study suggests that type 2 diabetes can be prevented through the consumption of healthy fats. These types of fats are found in nuts, seeds, fish, and vegetable oils. On the other hand, the study also pointed out that people should limit their intake of animal fats and refined carbohydrates to further reduce their ...click here to read more

Pain perception has been found to be altered in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that Alzheimer’s disease may change a person’s ability to experience pain or recognize that they are in pain. This is problematic because the concomitant health issues may go undetected, causing further complications. In the study that carried on for ...click here to read more

If you suffer from chronic nasal congestion, inhaling steam won’t bring you nearly as much relief as a Neti pot will. Lead study author Dr. Paul Little said, “People with chronic and recurrent sinusitis have poor quality of life, similar to having a major chronic disease. It is very nice to be able to provide ...click here to read more

Research shows that comedians have a shorter lifespan than other actors, which begs the question – does comedy kill? Lead researcher Simon Stewart said, “The results point to a need for awareness of health and well-being concerns in the entertainment industry, and in elite comedians in particular.” Among highlighted reasons for the shorter lifespan are ...click here to read more

The first case of Zika virus transmitted sexually from a female to male has been reported. The New York City woman became infected while travelling abroad and infected her boyfriend during sex upon her return. Prior to this case, Zika virus was believed to be sexually transmitted only from males to females, not the other ...click here to read more

Summer arrives with many pleasant things – like warm weather, ice cream, outdoor fun – and a few not-so-pleasant ones, like blisters, for example. Although commonly found on the feet, they can actually show up anyplace where the skin rubs against clothing or another part of the body. Prevention is your number one defense from ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density. It is more prevalent among women, though men can very well be affected by bone weakness, too. We know that exercise – along with a calcium-rich diet – is a great way to promote strong bones, but recent study has determined just how much time you need to ...click here to read more

The Zika virus spreading across Latin America is expected to end in three years, according to the British researchers who based their estimates on the available data. Lead researcher Neil Ferguson said they used “all available data to provide an understanding of how the disease will unfold — and allows us to gauge the threat ...click here to read more

Although type 2 diabetes is commonly known to be a disease of the obese, a new study challenging that notion has found the condition can still affect those of normal weight. The study found that one in five normal weight individuals have prediabetes, which can lead into type 2 diabetes. One-third of healthy weight individuals ...click here to read more

The FDA is taking action against the spread of Zika virus. One of their first steps was to protect the safety of blood supplies by not allowing individuals who had visited Zika-ridden countries to donate blood. Countries that are heavily affected by Zika should obtain their blood supplies from other Zika-free countries in an effort to stop ...click here to read more

Common summer health concerns include food poisoning, Lyme disease, E.coli, West Nile virus, and norovirus. The risk of running into these health problems rises during the summer months. For example, mosquitoes responsible for West Nile virus and deer ticks that spread Lyme disease are only active during the warmer months. Rates of norovirus and E.coli tend to spike ...click here to read more

A new study published by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine shares interesting findings on the increased number of smokers in apartment buildings compared to single family homes. Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discovered that 20 percent of apartment dwellers are smokers, and that this may be exposing non-smoking ...click here to read more

A recent poll that included phone interviews with more than 1,600 workers in the United States found that 44 percent think their jobs affect their overall health. Only 28 percent of them said the impact was positive. The 16 percent that reported an unfavorable effect were those with disabilities, dangerous jobs, working more than 50 ...click here to read more

We have been reporting regularly about the Zika virus outbreak recently, but there is another mosquito-borne illness that is on the rise once again – West Nile virus. West Nile virus is transmitted to humans and animals through an infected mosquito. It is not a new virus and has been around for quite some time. Latest West ...click here to read more