Category Archives: Health News

A compound in aspirin has been found to bind to an enzyme – GAPDH – that is believed to play a role in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The component is salicylic acid, which stops GAPDH from moving and entering the nucleus where it can lead to cell death. There is ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that pre-existing asthma may be a strong predictor for future chronic migraines in those who currently experience occasional migraine headaches. Lead author, Vincent Martin, M.D., said, “If you have asthma along with episodic or occasional migraine, then your headaches are more likely to evolve into a more disabling form known as chronic ...click here to read more

Testosterone replacement can benefit men with type 2 diabetes by increasing their insulin sensitivity. The findings come from the University of Buffalo and are based on a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of testosterone treatment in type 2 diabetic men, which compared insulin sensitivity before and after the treatment. Senior author, Paresh Dandona, M.D., said, “This is ...click here to read more

MRI studies have revealed that substantial weight loss can significantly lower degeneration of knee cartilage in individuals who are overweight or obese. Obesity is a risk factor for osteoarthritis, a condition where degeneration of joints occurs. The knees are commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Aging baby boomers are not only at a higher risk of being ...click here to read more

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a seasonal influenza vaccine containing adjuvant called Fluad. The new vaccine contains three influenza strains and is intended to prevent influenza in those over the age of 65. Fluad is egg-based and contains adjuvant MF59. Adjuvants are added to vaccines to enhance or direct immune response in ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can have negative effects on overall health. Sleep apnea is a condition where the individual stops breathing numerous times a night and then their body abruptly wakes them up to catch their breath. It has been linked to diabetes, hypertension and even brain damage. Over the course of ...click here to read more

New research shows that personally tailored diabetes care is effective in women but not in men. Personalized care has been shown to reduce mortality, but only in women. The findings were published in Diabetologia. Between 1989 and 1995 the Diabetes Care in General Practice trial (Denmark) conducted an intervention of structured personalized care in newly diagnosed ...click here to read more

Even with strong efforts to fight obesity, the obesity rates still continue to grow within the U.S. As of 2014, roughly 38 percent of Americans were obese, rising from 35 percent in 2012. Although the rise may seem small, health experts suggest that it is actually quite significant. Marion Nestle, Ph.D., from New York University, ...click here to read more

The kidneys are responsible for filtering and removing waste that enters the body, as well as fluid balance and regulating electrolytes. The kidneys can become susceptible to damage and even failure if you have other medical conditions. In 2015 kidney news highlighted kidney stones, treatment and medical causes that increase the risk of kidney disease. ...click here to read more

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that was brought into the public eye in 2015 when pop singer Selena Gomez told the press about her diagnosis. Although she has been dealing with the condition for many years, prior to her admission not much was known or discussed about lupus. Once people became aware of lupus everyone ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have identified the top priorities in regards to hearing loss – a condition that affects 10 million people in the UK alone. The top 10 research priorities to tackle mild to moderate hearing loss aim to re-focus hearing loss research to areas that can have the biggest impacts, to ...click here to read more

Many people have a fear of the dentist and new research found this can be combated with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT can help reduce the use of sedatives for those who have a dentist phobia. Anxiety and fear of the dentist are common but can affect a person’s life – they may avoid the ...click here to read more

Gout is often referred to as the “rich man’s disease” because one of the main causes is consuming foods rich in purines – red meat and alcohol. Over the year we have seen ample news surrounding the subject of gout, from how food plays a role, to treatment options, classification and how it can affect ...click here to read more

Breastfeeding has many known benefits for the baby and the mother, and now there is research suggesting that it could lower the mother’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is when the mother develops high blood sugar during her pregnancy. Between five and nine percent of pregnancies result in gestational diabetes, and women ...click here to read more