Category Archives: Health News

According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, female obesity rates in the U.S. are on the rise. Obesity rates for men have remained steady. Cynthia Ogden, an epidemiologist at the U.S. CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, said, “Obesity remains a public health concern. Our study didn’t look at ...click here to read more

A new study has found that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be eased with electroacupuncture. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by the overuse of the wrist. It is commonly seen in occupations that involve repetitive wrist motions or in those who use computer for long periods throughout the day. The study found that ...click here to read more

When you think of the word ‘fat’, you probably think of weight gain, but the healthy fats found in the Mediterranean diet won’t tip the scale. Examples of healthy fats include olive oil, nuts, and avocados. The findings reaffirm the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and rank it supreme over low-fat diets. Lead author Dr. ...click here to read more

Women have higher rates of anxiety than men, according to research. Furthermore, women who experience anxiety are most likely to reside in North America or Western Europe. The new British study found that women have double the risk of anxiety than men. In North America, nearly eight out of 100 people suffer from anxiety, compared ...click here to read more

A new study has found that combination therapy is successful in treating tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease, in mice. The researchers found the combination therapy cured babesiosis, which is an emerging threat transmitted by the same ticks that spread Lyme disease. The treatment not only clears the infection, but also prevents recurrence, which sets combination ...click here to read more

New research has found that hearing damage is occurring at a much younger age, and no longer only affects seniors only. In fact, teenagers are now experiencing hearing damage, and the findings were uncovered during the study of tinnitus – which is ringing in the ears. Author of the study Larry Roberts said, “It’s a ...click here to read more

Certain weeks of a woman’s menstrual cycle may offer better chances of success in smoking cessation, according to new findings. The likelihood of success was found to be lower when smoking cessation fell on a woman’s follicular phase – the first half of the cycle. Lead author Reagan Wetherill said, “Understanding how menstrual cycle phase ...click here to read more

With the rising threat of Zika virus, individuals need to protect themselves more from mosquito bites, especially from mosquitoes carrying the virus. Zika virus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Symptoms of Zika virus include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. Although symptoms are mild and non-threatening in healthy individuals, Zika virus poses a ...click here to read more

June is Scleroderma Awareness Month, so we present some of our articles that discuss scleroderma, along with other conditions affected by the condition, including systemic sclerosis, atherosclerosis, interstitial lung disease, GERD, and heartburn. Scleroderma is the thickening and tightening of skin as a result of an autoimmune disease. But scleroderma doesn’t solely affect the skin. ...click here to read more

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, so we have compiled some of our articles regarding Alzheimer’s, brain health, and related topics on schizophrenia, insulin resistance, rosacea, gum disease, and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease and brain health is a pressing issue in the world today as the population continues to age. More and more seniors are ...click here to read more

A new study has found that social media ‘likes’ have a powerful effect on teenager brain. Receiving a large number of likes on a post activates the same brain circuit as seen in consuming chocolate or winning money. Lead author Lauren Sherman said, “When the teens saw their own photos with a large number of ...click here to read more

In the U.S., cancer survivors have hit a new record at 15.5 million, and the American Cancer Society predicts that in another decade the number will exceed 20 million. Although increased survivorship is a huge success, it also implies the need for greater medical, emotional, and psychological support available to these survivors to aid in ...click here to read more

Research presented by the Mayo Clinic has shown that not only do people suffering from inflammatory heart disease have to contend with potentially life-threatening complications, but that they also have to face much higher risks of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease. Inflammatory bowel disease involves chronic inflammation of part or all of the digestive ...click here to read more

June is PTSD Awareness Month, so we’ve put together a list of our editorials that discuss PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), alongside other conditions that can affect or be affected by this condition, including rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, heart attack, stroke, and aging. PTSD is often associated with military servants as it affects 11 to 20 ...click here to read more