Category Archives: Health News

A new study found that children with autism are not at a higher risk for stomach disorders, compared to those without autism. The study focused on stomach problems that have been previously linked to autism, such as intestinal inflammation, deficiency of lactase, and leaky gut – an increased intestinal permeability. The findings revealed that autism ...click here to read more

Scientists suggest that an anti-cavity pill is possible as they discovered a bacteria strain that can help keep cavity-causing bacteria at bay. The researchers believe that one day it may be possible to use these bacteria to create a supplement to prevent cavities. The researchers point out when the environment in the mouth becomes too ...click here to read more

Any form of physical activity – dancing, gardening, cleaning – has been shown to help cut a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found the reduction in Alzheimer’s disease risk may be lowered by up to 50 percent. The researchers analyzed lifestyle habits of 876 seniors and conducted brain scans to determine if movement ...click here to read more

Insomnia is an expensive sleep disorder, costing the U.S. $100 billion for those who are untreated. The researchers of the study suggest providing drug and behavioral therapy treatments for those who have untreated insomnia could lead to significant health care savings. Nearly one in five Americans have difficulties falling or staying asleep. The researchers reviewed previous ...click here to read more

Nearly half of Americans obtain most of their calories from what is deemed as “ultra-processed” foods. These foods make up for nearly 90 percent of excess sugar. Ultra-processed foods consist of foods with a combination of the following ingredients: salt, sugar, oils and fats, chemicals and flavorings not typically used in traditional cooking, as well as emulsifiers and ...click here to read more

March 10 was World Kidney Day 2016 and it’s important to think about, as there are many things that affect the kidneys, including kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, iron deficiency, and atherosclerosis. World Kidney Day has been going on for over 10 years, bringing to light the many issues affecting the kidneys along with making ...click here to read more

March is National Nutrition Month 2016, which discusses topics such as the Mediterranean diet, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes as both of these two conditions are heavily impacted through diet and nutrition. In order to educate you, we here at Bel Marra Health have compiled our top news stories regarding nutrition such as the ...click here to read more

African Americans face higher rates of kidney failure compared to Caucasians. This may be due to a gene variant found in blacks, but there is still not enough evidence to support such a claim. Therefore, gene screening in blacks for the variant may not be justified. The variant occurs in a gene called apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1), ...click here to read more

A Pennsylvania-based study has found that drug overdoses are on the rise, with a 14-fold increase seen between 1979 and 2014. The findings are similar to a national trend. In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed record high numbers of drug overdoses all across the U.S. Majority of drug overdoses are linked ...click here to read more

Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup has stories regarding ulcerative colitis, fibromyalgia, migraine in women, and Alzheimer’s disease. New breakthroughs reveal that a cancer treatment drug may benefit Alzheimer’s disease, exercise can help with fibromyalgia pain, natural remedies can be used to help treat kidney stones, and migraine in women increases the depression risk. ...click here to read more

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month 2016, which touches upon topics like traumatic brain injury, concussion, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a rising problem among seniors, so it’s important to prevent TBI as much as possible. Furthermore, numerous studies have come to light, revealing a link between traumatic brain injury and ...click here to read more

The risk of a dangerous staph infection is higher in diabetes patients, compared to those without diabetes. Staph infections can lead to a dangerous blood disease that can be lethal, but normally the bacteria can live on the skin without posing any threat. The germs become harmful when they enter the bloodstream. To conduct their ...click here to read more

This weekend, we switch to daylight saving time, and for many of us losing one hour of sleep can be a difficult adjustment. In order to better cope with the time change, doctors have put together some helpful tips to smooth out the transition. Dr. Yosef Krespi, director of the Center for Sleep Disorders at ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients are at a higher risk of developing other illnesses, according to a new study. Patients with MS are more likely to suffer chronic illnesses, compared to individuals without the neurological disorder. The researchers looked at how common several chronic conditions were in over 23,400 newly diagnosed patients and over 116,000 individuals ...click here to read more