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Experiencing a headache and constipation simultaneously may more often lead one to think that their constipation has led to a splitting headache; a constipation headache. While this may be the case, it is also possible that both of these symptoms may be the side effects of another underlying condition. What is constipation headache? Headaches and ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes, also called adult-onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes, has become very commonplace in today’s society. It affects nearly 9.3 percent of the entire U.S. population and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. This growing trend has been in direct correlation with the increasing rates of obesity among Americans and has even ...click here to read more

While we all start our day with brushing our teeth, most of us don’t really pay attention when we’re brushing. We brush distractedly, thinking about other things like to-do lists or weekend plans. Of course, when some oral problem crops up and we have to visit the dentist, oral hygiene comes into focus and for ...click here to read more

The ability to see is one of the most crucial senses we have, yet millions of people around the world are at risk of losing it. Diseases and complications affecting the eyes can be very intricate, and most people don’t know the signs to identify a potential eye problem. This leads to many people not ...click here to read more

Controlling the amount of food we consume per day can be challenging. We try to go on diets that only allow a certain dietary limit, but more often than not, we give into our insatiable appetite, gorging on more food than we should. If we could control these feelings of hunger, we would be able ...click here to read more

The use of stem cells throughout the years has been both a decisive topic and one that holds a lot of promise for potential medical therapy. They are essentially undifferentiated biological cells that haven’t yet been specialized for a specific purpose. The cells of your heart, stomach, and even your brain have all started out ...click here to read more

Even people who like to say, “I don’t do mornings” will agree that it’s a beautiful time of the day. The sun is rising, the city is waking up from its hibernation, and the entire day is ahead of you. Sometimes you wake up, look out the window, and feel you are ready for big ...click here to read more

It has been quite an informative week in the world of medical news, and we at Bel Marra have taken the time to provide you your weekly health news round up. We talk about eye health as well as important issues such as a redundant colon that you or someone you know may be affected ...click here to read more

Hearing loss can be the result of a multitude of factors from common noise-induced hearing loss to the more uncommon otosclerosis hearing loss. It is estimated that 20 percent of Americans, which accounts for nearly 48 million people, will report some degree of hearing loss in our lifetime. More importantly, one in three individuals over ...click here to read more

Consistently dropping items or having slowed movements is not something we all face on a daily basis, but those with Parkinson’s disease live with it every day. The feeling that you don’t have complete control of your body can be an extremely frustrating experience, especially when you don’t know the cause. But according to new ...click here to read more

The human body is an incredible combination of elegance and complexity. After hundreds of years of medical science, we only know a fraction of what it is truly capable of. Interestingly, researchers have made a new discovery as of late, linking two seemingly unrelated organic plants—marijuana and chili peppers—together as contributors to our immune system, ...click here to read more

Experiencing a blood clot can be devastating, as it is one of the more common reasons for stroke and heart attacks to occur. According to a new study, the foods we eat contain a compound that causes bacteria in the intestinal tract to increase a person’s risk for blood clotting. A nutrient commonly found in ...click here to read more

Mental exhaustion is a common occurrence and is a result of brain over-activity. Feelings of being overwhelmed by tasks at work or responsibilities to children and family members can leave you with feelings of frustration and mental unrest. You may also find yourself becoming envious of others you perceive as being more relaxed or laid ...click here to read more

Having chronically high blood pressure (hypertension) can eventually lead to problems like heart disease, which is one of the world’s most common causes of death. But according to a study at Oregon State University, elevated blood pressure was not found to be a high mortality risk for elderly individuals with a weak grip. Blood pressure ...click here to read more