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Middle ear infection (otitis media) pain relief is possible with a few home remedies. But, before we get to those home remedies, let us explain what these ear infections are all about. An ear infection, or “acute otitis media,” happens in the middle part of the ear by either a viral or bacterial infection. The ...click here to read more

We all know that years of loud noises can contribute to hearing loss. Family history, head trauma, illness, and even aging can all contribute to hearing loss. But there is a surprising connection between a common illness and hearing loss that you may not be familiar with. Diabetes is a growing problem within the U.S., ...click here to read more

Pneumonia can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and even death due to heart disease for numerous years. The study which examined the association found within the first month of pneumonia diagnosis, the risk of cardiovascular events increases four-fold. After the first month, the risk remains at 1.5 higher, compared to those who never ...click here to read more

Many older adults do not report memory loss symptoms to their doctors. This could delay early treatment of impeding dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The new study looked at federal government data of over 10,000 people and uncovered that only one in four older adults relayed their memory problems to their doctor. Furthermore, the older the ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that consuming a high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of lung disease. Study author Corrine Hanson said, “Lung disease is an important public health problem, so it’s important to identify modifiable risk factors for prevention. However, beyond smoking, very few preventative strategies have been identified. Increasing fiber intake may be a ...click here to read more

Whether you have a poor night’s sleep occasionally or it’s a common occurrence, one thing is for certain: not getting a proper sleep can wreak havoc on your health. Not only do you feel tired and low energy, but poor sleep can also negatively affect your day-to-day life by inhibiting concentration, decreasing the focus, contributing ...click here to read more

Employees of hookah bars are at high risk for second-hand smoke. “Hookah [water pipe] use is often exempt from clean indoor air laws that protect people from second-hand smoke,” said senior author Terry Gordon. “Ours is the first study that links poor hookah bad air quality to damaging effects in workers, and the results recommend ...click here to read more

Respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD and bronchitis can be troublesome in the winter season as the colder air can make it much more difficult to manage these diseases. Asthma in the winter can trigger asthma attacks and seasonal allergies. The cold winter air can be an asthmatic’s worst nightmare as it makes it far more ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea is a sleep condition that causes a person to periodically stop breathing. The person may wake up fatigued, with a dry mouth or even a cough. There are two main types of sleep apnea: Obstructive and central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form where the muscles in the throat relax causing the cessation ...click here to read more

H. pylori bacteria elimination can help reduce risk of stomach ulcers, gastritis, and gastric cancer. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is and infection which promotes ulcers and cancer. There are many factors which can increase stomach ulcers like smoking, alcohol, excessive salt intake and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Researchers posed the question if H. pylori senses such ...click here to read more

More and more Americans are not only living to the age 100 but even beyond that with 72,000 Americans who turned 100, they are still living beyond their years. Death rates for centenarians were on the rise between 2000 and 2008 but since 2008 this has been on the decline. Furthermore, cause of death for ...click here to read more

The older we get, the more painful our joints become, and the most common form of pain involves the back. All those years of bending wrong, lifting heavy, and spending countless hours on our feet really take a toll on our backs and so many of us live with lingering back pain. Our back is ...click here to read more

More research seems to suggest a link between ADHD and autism that could lead to the development of useful behavioral therapy treatments. Jean Gehricke is the well- known associate professor of pediatrics at University of California, Irvine and he’s a clinical psychologist with the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Right now a great deal ...click here to read more

Living with pain can really impact your life and psychological stress has been found to play a role in the amount of pain you feel and experience. When you’re in pain, normal everyday activities can seem impossible, and over-the-counter pain-relievers only seem to offer a temporary fix. New research has discovered what’s making your pain ...click here to read more