Category Archives: Health News

Old age may come with progressively worsening mobility and diminishing function, but a new study suggests consuming a healthy diet can help maintain one’s mobility even through aging. Senior author Francine Grodstein said, “Little research has been done on how diet impacts physical function later in life. We study the connection between diet and many ...click here to read more

Five new genes that play a role in colon cancer have been discovered. The findings come from a study of over 1,000 people with colon cancer. The five genes uncovered are considered very rare, so additional research is required to confirm their association and link to colon cancer. Study leader Richard Houlston said, “Our study ...click here to read more

A small study has found that knee injections of stem cells can be an effective treatment for painful knee arthritis. The treatment involves extracting stem cells from the patient’s own body fat and injecting into the knee. These stem cells are known to be able to perform a multitude of regenerative functions. Dr. Anthony Atala, ...click here to read more

Toronto, Canada, June 27, 2016 – Bel Marra Health (www.BelMarraHealth.com), a company offering specially formulated vitamins and nutritional products, is weighing in on a study published in the journal Nature in which spider venom was used to discover a method to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) pain. “What’s most positive about this study is that ...click here to read more

Southern states are falling behind when it comes to implementing smoking bans, according to the CDC. The CDC reports that no state in the Southeast has comprehensive smoke-free laws to protect nonsmokers from second-hand smoke. These laws would put a ban on smoking on all indoor areas including restaurants, bars, and workplaces. Director of the ...click here to read more

Fiber is important as it promotes regularity, but a new study suggests it can promote disease-free aging, too. For the study, researchers looked at over 1,600 Australian adults. Those who consumed the most fiber were found to be 80 percent more likely to remain fully functional and disease-free throughout aging. Lead author Bamini Gopinath said, ...click here to read more

June 27, 2016, is National PTSD Awareness Day, so we have put together some of our news stories that discuss PTSD and surrounding factors, including stories on rheumatoid arthritis risk and PTSD, heart attack and PTSD, as well as stroke and cancer. PTSD – post-traumatic stress disorder – is commonly seen in war veterans, but it can affect anyone who has undergone ...click here to read more

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, so here are our top articles discussing concussion, traumatic brain injury, dementia, hypertension, and sleep apnea – and other factors that can affect the brain health. You may not think that brain injuries are a large problem, but they are in fact becoming a silent epidemic in Canada and ...click here to read more

Dallas, Texas officials have confirmed at least 10 cases of Zika virus among pregnant women. All the women contracted the virus while travelling abroad. In related news, the U.S. House has approved $1.1 billion spending to combat the rising threat of Zika virus. The bill still needs to be approved by the Senate, but previously ...click here to read more

Americans who endured a sprained or broken ankle may have larger health implications later in life. Based on a survey of thousands of adults, the study found that individuals who experienced a sprained or broken ankle were more likely to suffer disability or arthritis later on in life, along with heart and respiratory issues. Although the ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup covers stories regarding fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney stones, and psoriasis. This week we learned that sleep problems can negatively impact cognitive issues in multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and CFS may be improved by B12, IBS can be treated with peppermint, and psoriasis may be completely cleared with a new ...click here to read more

June is National Safety Month, so we have compiled some of our stories regarding health safety, including topics on UTI, falls and fractures, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of National Safety Month is to make people aware of the possible health risks  and show them how to prevent injuries that can lead to lifelong disability ...click here to read more

We are now in the swing of summer, but the rising temperatures can put our health at risk. Dr. Barry Rosenthal, chair of the department of emergency medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital, said, “Although preventable, many heat-related illnesses, including deaths, occur annually. Older adults, infants, and children, and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible. ...click here to read more

Kidney problems and diabetes comorbidity increases the risk of death from a heart event in blacks, according to a new study. The researchers reviewed data from over 3,200 black people in Mississippi who were enrolled in a heart study. The participants were followed on average for seven years. The researchers found the risk for heart ...click here to read more