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Low testosterone is a growing problem for aging men. Although testosterone naturally decreases as men get older, when it gets too low it can start taking a negative toll on your health. Testosterone is known as a male sex hormone, even though women do have some of it as well. Generally associated with libido and ...click here to read more

LDL (bad) cholesterol levels can be brought down by new lipid-lowering drugs, according to a recent study. The new therapy, known as anti-PCSK9 antibodies, is added to other lipid-lowering treatments to better help patients reduce their LDL cholesterol. Gene mutations for the PCSK9 protein have been linked to high cholesterol levels because the protein binds ...click here to read more

Bladder and urinary tract health is an important matter, particularly as we age. Aging can significantly impact the bladder and urethra, so it’s important to understand these changes to avoid complications and know how to address them. The decline of kidney function begins as early as the age of 40. The bladder and the urethra ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is a key symptom of Meniere’s disease, which is an inner ear disorder. Tinnitus is characterized by ringing, humming, or buzzing in the ears. Meniere’s disease is a long-term, progressive ear disorder that affects balance and hearing. Common symptoms of Meniere’s disease include sudden and severe vertigo, fluctuating tinnitus, increasing deafness, and the feeling ...click here to read more

Whether Alzheimer’s disease could lead to type 2 diabetes has been studied for a long time. Recently, researchers found that a common diabetes drug could be effective at treating Alzheimer’s disease – and that Alzheimer’s disease could, in fact, lead to type 2 diabetes. As the study found, Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes are ...click here to read more

There are many reasons why our stomachs can cause us pain. Eating too much, being hungry for too long, eating something one can be allergic to… Narrowing down on a single cause of stomach pain may be difficult, and wondering what that cause can be may lead you to make some scary conclusions. To help ...click here to read more

Psoriasis and vitiligo are two conditions that cause changes to the skin. Vitiligo is not contagious, nor is it life threatening, but it can definitely alter a person’s life. Depending on where the skin is discolored, vitiligo may affect a person’s self-esteem – for example, if it affects their face or other exposed areas. Individuals may ...click here to read more

Atypical pneumonia, also known as walking pneumonia, is a form pneumonia, an infection of the lung, although there are important distinctions between the two varieties to keep in mind. Back in the 1930s, pneumonia  was actually the leading cause of death. Thanks to the modern medicine, most people under the age of 65 nowadays can ...click here to read more

Psoriasis-affected people face an increased risk of gum disease (periodontitis), according to research. A study conducted in Norway looked at 50 people with moderate to severe psoriasis and compared them to 121 people without the skin condition. Each participant underwent an oral exam, and the researchers found that periodontitis was more prevalent among those with ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density. It is more prevalent among women, though men can very well be affected by bone weakness, too. We know that exercise – along with a calcium-rich diet – is a great way to promote strong bones, but recent study has determined just how much time you need to ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoporosis both affect the body skeleton, with the former affecting the joints and the latter making the bones weak and brittle due to bone density loss. Osteoporosis affects men and women, but is far more commonly seen among women. In a healthy bone, the tissue is constantly being broken down and ...click here to read more

Joint pain can keep you away from doing the things you love. Oftentimes, it may seem like no matter what you do you can’t escape it. Well, here we will outline the common joint pain causes and share some easy fixes you can try to resolve your pain. Common causes and fixes for joint pain ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis and joint pain may be reduced with new 3D-printed cartilage, according to research. Associate professor Ibrahim T. Ozbolat said, “Our goal is to create tissue that can be used to replace large amounts of worn-out tissue or design patches. Those who have osteoarthritis in their joints suffer a lot. We need a new alternative ...click here to read more

Bursitis and gout both affect the joints and can lead to inflammation and severe pain in the affected joints. Gout impacts the joint more directly than bursitis, which impacts the fluid-filled sacs that surround the joints and eliminate friction. Gout is caused by the formation of uric acid crystals, while bursitis can actually have a ...click here to read more