Category Archives: Health News

Melatonin may be an effective treatment for children with eczema who often experience trouble sleeping, according to the latest findings. Eczema is a skin condition that leaves the skin itchy and red. Thirty percent of children are estimated to have eczema and more than half of them have difficulty sleeping. Treating sleeplessness in children can ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes prevention and treatment were hot-topics in 2015 as diabetes rates continue to rise within the U.S. Much news came out this year in regards to type 2 diabetes, offering more treatment and prevention options for Americans to help better manage their diabetes or lower their risk of developing it. Below are the ...click here to read more

As we accumulate more fat the body produces a protein that inhibits our ability to burn fat – this can make weight loss far more difficult. The findings may better help understand obesity and find ways to promote successful weight loss in those who are obese. The majority of fat cells in the body work ...click here to read more

Visual stress has been found to be a possible symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Researchers found those who suffer from CFS experience higher levels of visual stress. CFS – or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) – is characterized by persistent exhaustion that remains even after sleep or rest. Diagnosis of CFS can be difficult as symptoms ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be an early marker of future high blood pressure. Researchers found that women who reported moderate to high PMS had a 40 percent higher risk of developing future high blood pressure within a 20-year span compared to women with low PMS. Epidemiologist, Elizabeth Bertone-Johnson, Sc.D., said, “To ...click here to read more

Vitamin D does not reduce the risk of an asthma patient catching a cold, according to a new study. The findings were surprising, due to the fact that previous studies found a 40 percent decrease in asthma related issues for patients who raised their vitamin D levels from deficient to normal. The researchers previously concluded ...click here to read more

Eating a high-fat diet prompts our brain’s immune cells to start consuming the connections between our neurons, according to a new study. When a person is consuming a high-fat diet and becomes obese as a result, the immune cells in the brain, which are normally very active, become sedentary. Their inactivity prompts the microglia to ...click here to read more

There are many varieties of arthritis that affect our aging population. Arthritis can be a debilitating condition and can limit movement and lead to pain and stiffness. In 2015 we saw much advancement in the field of arthritis: how mood can affect arthritis pain, ways arthritis patients can improve their condition, complications related to arthritis, ...click here to read more

2015 saw many advancements in multiple sclerosis, from new treatment options to digging deeper for potential causes. With each passing news topic we gain a greater understanding of the debilitating disease. Here is a roundup of the top five multiple sclerosis stories of 2015 that you may have missed. The stories covered reveal how melatonin ...click here to read more

Nephrologists from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) are investigating the key causes of lupus nephritis – an autoimmune disease that can cause kidney failure. Lupus causes chronic inflammation due to the immune system attacking itself. Like many autoimmune diseases, the cause of lupus is unknown but it can affect numerous parts of ...click here to read more

Inflammation has been found to contribute to pain sensitivity in the knees of osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Targeting inflammation early on may be a preventative technique that helps reduce pain in the knee due to osteoarthritis. Researchers from Boston University found that reducing the inflammation did not reduce pain significantly, which led researcher Tuhina Neogi, M.D., ...click here to read more

Depression has been linked to erectile dysfunction in patients with sleep apnea, according to the latest findings. Sleep apnea is a condition where the patient temporarily stops breathing numerous times a night, causing them to wake up suddenly to catch their breath. Other research has linked sleep apnea with diabetes and gout. The current study ...click here to read more

Patients with COPD or chronic bronchitis can obtain relief from their conditions with a new device called Aerobika® made from Trudell Medical International. COPD and chronic bronchitis symptoms can worsen in the winter months, leaving patients breathless. Aerobika® is a device that can help open airways and loosen up mucus, making it easier to expel ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia patients can reduce their pain with basic exercises. A new study found that fibromyalgia patients were able to reduce their pain by simply walking. Previous research has shown positive effects on fibromyalgia and pain reduction, and the latest findings further support this notion. The findings come from the University of Iowa, where researchers focused ...click here to read more