Category Archives: Health News

A new test is able to detect drug abuse faster by being able to detect low levels of drugs – like ketamine – in urine and plasma. Not only is this new test easier, but it’s far more cost effective as well. “New psychoactive substances” are a new class of drugs that party-goers are using. ...click here to read more

The triatomine bug – known as the kissing bug – is spreading a deadly infection of Chagas disease across America. Damage caused by the Chagas disease can affect the heart, and health officials say it has already spread across more than half of the U.S. states. The name “kissing bug” was given to the triatomine ...click here to read more

Western guidelines for healthy blood pressure have been found to be harmful for the Asian population and may actually increase stroke risk. High blood pressure is a known risk factor for stroke, and there is a stronger link between blood pressure and stroke in Asian than Europeans or North Americans, meaning what may work for ...click here to read more

“Skunk-like” cannabis – a highly potent cannabis – has been found to cause damage to white matter in the brain – a crucial part of the brain responsible for communication between the two hemispheres. The study came from King’s College London and Sapienza University in Rome. Previous findings suggest that long-term cannabis use is associated ...click here to read more

Top Depression news in 2015 included some important findings and developments in depression prevention and treatment. These findings help take forward the potential for detecting and managing depression earlier before it reaches dangerous proportions. From effect of diet to impact from other diseases, the various studies covered a wide range of opportunities to improve our ...click here to read more

New research has found that being overweight or obese during adulthood increases the risk of cardiac death if the weight elevated in early adulthood. The study was conducted on over 72,000 women and was published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. Lead study author, Dr. Stephanie Chiuve, said, “We found that it is important to maintain a ...click here to read more

Air pollution is a risk factor for heart disease, and research now suggests that women with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing heart disease caused by air pollution. Lead author, Jaime E. Hart, Sc.D., said, “We didn’t expect diabetes to be the strongest factor in determining susceptibility. We looked at age, family ...click here to read more

During the winter, many people suffer from season depression thanks to the short and dreary days, so to help us cope experts from Norway have developed a secret: Change your mindset. The findings come from researchers in Tromsø, Norway, where the sun barely breaches the horizon during the winter months due to its northern location. ...click here to read more

Researchers found a new way to treat cardiovascular disease in those who have suffered a heart attack by identifying a pigment in our bile that could protect us. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder and aids in the digestive process. Researchers found that a mildly elevated pigment of bile – ...click here to read more

A new study has found that sedentary heart disease patients have worsened health, even if they exercise. The researchers suggest that patients should get up at least once every 30 minutes and move around to improve health outcomes. The findings come from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Lead author, Dr. Stephanie Prince, said, “Limiting ...click here to read more

A new study has found that adults born with a heart defect have an increased risk of experiencing stroke. Senior study author, Dr. Ariane Marelli, said, “We knew there was a connection between heart failure and stroke in patients with heart defects, but we were surprised to discover it was the strongest predictor.” What the ...click here to read more

A new study shows that nearly half of Medicaid patients requiring a cutting-edge hepatitis C drug have been denied due to tight controls from states as well as the high cost of the drugs. Roughly 46 percent of Medicaid patients were denied the new hepatitis C drug that could greatly improve their condition, possible even ...click here to read more

Older adults with visual impairment often report dizziness, but a recent study found that it can improve with cataract surgery. Senior author, Professor David Elliott, M.D., said, “Dizziness is caused by lots of factors, but the results indicate that cataract surgery removes symptoms of dizziness for some people, so it is an important intervention to ...click here to read more

Physical activity has been shown to improve memory and slow down cognitive decline in older adults. The recent study found older adults that partake in walking or jogging performed better on memory tasks compared to those who are sedentary. The study consisted of 29 young adults between the ages of 18 and 31 and also ...click here to read more