Category Archives: Health News

If your relationship is, or has ever been, on the rocks, researchers from the University of Georgia have come up with a simple solution to improve it – and it’s as simple as saying, “Thank you.” Study co-author, Ted Futris, said, “We found that feeling appreciated and believing that your spouse values you directly influences ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found that some forms of depression may be caused due to a malfunctioning of brain cells called microglia. The researchers suggest, “Progress in the understanding of the biology of depression has been slow,” so they also think it requires expansion beyond, “abnormalities in the functioning of neurons.” ...click here to read more

A Northwestern Medical study has found that although blood pressure medications can help stabilize current blood pressure issues, they are unable to undo previous damage. Treating high blood pressure is essential to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, but the researchers suggest that blood pressure medications can’t undo what has already been done; ...click here to read more

A common shoulder dislocation, known as acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation, has been found to be able to heal on its own without surgery. If a dislocation is severe enough, it is often treated with surgery; however, research has found that those who opt-out of surgery experience fewer complications and return back to work sooner. The ...click here to read more

A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that taking less asthma medication can be done safely and cost effectively if patients follow guidelines. Doctors commonly scale down asthma medication prescriptions due to how costly they can be, but knowing when to begin cutting back can be challenging and the risks need to be better understood. Study ...click here to read more

More evidence has come to light to support that antidepressants along with Alzheimer’s disease drugs may benefit stroke patients and boost recovery. Unfortunately, all of the current evidence is conflicting, so a large-scale study is required to better prove the effects of these types of medications on stroke patients. Neurologist Xabier Beristain from the Loyola ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce brain cell loss (cerebral atrophy) in old age. Researchers have uncovered that consuming too much meat may actually shrink your brain, but consuming a diet similar to the Mediterranean style can help keep your brain healthy into old age. The findings suggest that those over the age ...click here to read more

The progression of dietary fatty acids in multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune chronic-inflammatory disease, have been found to support the immune system. The research comes from a collaboration between the Departments of Neurology at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (St. Josef-Hospital) and the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen. The researchers uncovered that long-chain fatty acids support the development and ...click here to read more

In the largest study of its kind, researchers examined the role played by genomes in the skin condition eczema. A team of international researchers identified 10 previously unknown genetic variations that contribute to eczema. The researchers also found overlap between eczema and other illnesses, such as inflammatory bowel disease. One in five children and one ...click here to read more

Nearly two million women reach menopause each year, and yet doctors are lacking in education about this stage in life. A new study uncovered that doctors are not well-equipped to handle menopause-related health concerns presented to them by patients, due to lack of education surrounding menopause. Researchers demonstrated the benefits of adding menopause-specific curriculum for ...click here to read more

More evidence is growing regarding the dangers of e-cigarettes, and now the latest findings show cases of acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis in users. The findings come from researchers at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, Vermont. The researchers report that they have found cases of acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis related to e-cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes with ...click here to read more

Botox prevents atrial fibrillation arrhythmia after bypass surgery, according to the latest findings. Botox is commonly used as a filler to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles, but researcher published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology suggests it can also prevent irregular heartbeats associated with bypass surgery. When Botox is ...click here to read more

Heart disease and stroke risk in women is higher if an artery disease-causing gene is present. Heart disease is the primary cause of death within the U.S., and a person dies from a heart disease-related event every minute. To prevent heart attack it’s important to understand what increases a person’s risk. Researchers identified a gene ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have found that the existence of troponin T (cTnT) – a protein – in the blood could be an early predictor of kidney disease. This is the first time that a specific protein has been discovered that can be sought out to uncover heart damage. Furthermore, this protein can also ...click here to read more