Category Archives: Health News

The Zika virus, which is spreading across Brazil and the world, may be linked to an autoimmune brain disorder, according to new findings. The researchers suggest this autoimmune brain disorder is similar to multiple sclerosis. So far, Zika virus is already tied to a birth defect known as microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome. The autoimmune brain ...click here to read more

Amputees may experience phantom pain, which is a painful sensation in the location where the amputated limb used to be. New research suggests, a freezing technique may help ease this pain, which can be quite debilitating. The freezing technique, known as cryoablation therapy, can help offer pain relief for nearly 200,000 Americans who undergo an ...click here to read more

Researchers have uncovered numerous factors that contribute to the risk of asthma in women, namely, being underweight or obese while smoking and drinking. The researchers analyzed data from 175,000 people aged 18 to 44 in 51 countries. The risk of developing asthma doubled in underweight and obese women who drank and smoke, compared to women ...click here to read more

It may not be new to you, but the studies that suggest prolonged sitting shortens your life continue to pile up. The solution? Either reduce your amount of sitting time or begin exercising much more – ideally, you should be doing both regardless. The latest findings come from Brazilian researchers who looked at data from ...click here to read more

A new study suggests taking the necessary steps to care for your heart can positively affect for your kidneys as well. The researchers looked at over 14,800 adults aged 45 to 64 who were grouped based on how closely they followed the guidelines set out by the American Heart Association. The seven ideals include healthy blood pressure, ...click here to read more

Monday April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day 2016, which addresses topics such as Parkinson’s disease symptoms, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease in relation to other health conditions, including rosacea and hepatitis C. Here are Bel Marra Health’s tops stories regarding Parkinson’s disease, so you can keep yourself informed about this progressive neurological disease. Parkinson’s disease symptoms, ...click here to read more

In the U.S., April is STD Awareness Month, which brings to light such issues like candida yeast infection, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Reiter’s syndrome. A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an illness passed on through sexual intercourse. Although many STDs are treatable, some of them can lead to other health complications if not addressed early on. ...click here to read more

Temporary hearing loss caused by loud concerts can be prevented by wearing earplugs. Although the findings may appear obvious, many concert-goers wouldn’t dare to wear earplugs when they are off to see their favorite band or musician – but the threat of hearing loss is a serious one. Dr. David Hiltzik, director of otolaryngology at ...click here to read more

Happy marriages may encourage men to go for a colonoscopy and get screening for colon cancer. The researchers looked at over 800 male-female couples across the U.S. aged 55 to 90. The researchers found that married men were 20 percent more likely to undergo a colonoscopy over the course of five years, compared to single men. The ...click here to read more

This past week was the National Alcohol Screening Day, which is important as it raises awareness around the harmful effects of alcohol consumption, including Parkinson’s disease, heart risk, and eyesight and vision problems. Here at Bel Marra Health we want to keep you in the know, so we put together this roundup of health articles ...click here to read more

Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup includes stories about fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, IBD, hypothyroidism, and lump behind ear. In case you missed these trending stories, we have compiled them together for your peruse. These health news stories outline new treatment methods for fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis, the causes and treatment for lumps found behind ...click here to read more

First responders of September 11 experience higher rates of sinus surgery, compared to responders who spent less time at the site of the infamous terrorist attack. Furthermore, firefighters who spent six months or more at the site also experience higher rates of sinus surgery, compared to those who spent less time. The researchers looked at ...click here to read more

Exercise may combat the harmful effects of prolonged sitting, according to a British study. Coauthor Kishan Bakrania said, “This research is significant because it demonstrates yet again why physical activity and exercise is so important. It shows that people who spend large amounts of time not moving, either through work, leisure, or lifestyle, can counteract ...click here to read more

Find yourself saying “Sorry, can you repeat that” more often? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. In fact, 25 percent of people aged 55 to 65 have some level of hearing loss, and this number doubles for those over the age of 65. Hearing loss can be caused by injury, continuous exposure to loud noises, and ...click here to read more