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Macular hole is an eye condition that typically appears in people over the age of 60, but it is not the same as the much talked about eye disorder macular degeneration. It’s important to understand what makes them different, especially if you have a family history of eye problems. The macula is a part of ...click here to read more

Traveler’s diarrhea is a common disorder experienced by people on vacation. Characterized by loose stool and abdominal cramps, it can be developed from consuming contaminated food or beverages. Generally, traveler’s diarrhea isn’t a serious problem and will resolve on its own, but unfortunately, it can put a serious damper on your vacation. Traveler’s diarrhea commonly ...click here to read more

Glaucoma risk for current and former cocaine users is 45 percent higher, compared to people without drug use history. The study involving 5.3 million men and women found that cocaine use was associated with open-angle glaucoma – the most common form of glaucoma. Men with open-angle glaucoma also had significant exposure to marijuana and amphetamines. ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk is linked to air pollution. Air pollution has already been associated with cardiovascular and respiratory problems, so it comes as no surprise that it also can have a negative impact on the kidneys. The research team analyzed data on kidney biopsies taken over the span of 11 years from 71,151 ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents news stories about gallstones, diverticulitis, chronic kidney disease, glaucoma, irritable bowel syndrome, and diabetes. The week, we discussed natural ways to treat gallstones, diverticulitis complications, the link between kidney disease and diabetes, and much more. Diverticulitis complications: Rectal bleeding, peritonitis, abscess, fistulas, and intestinal obstruction If diverticulitis is left untreated, complications ...click here to read more

September is Prostate Cancer and Health Awareness Month, so we present some of our stories discussing prostate cancer, as well as conditions that can affect prostate health, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, heart failure, heart attack, blood pressure, and circumcision. The public awareness campaigns are meant to educate men about the prostate as prostate cancer ...click here to read more

Reversing impaired kidney function in diabetics may be possible with the ketogenic diet. The researchers at Mount Sinai Medical School found that the ketogenic diet, a style of eating based on high-fat and low-carbohydrate intake, may be beneficial in reversing kidney function. The researchers studied mice that were genetically predisposed to have type 1 or ...click here to read more

Kidney disease patients on dialysis often have impaired HDL cholesterol. Although higher levels of HDL cholesterol are well-known for helping ward off heart disease, the same doesn’t hold true for kidney disease patients on dialysis. The researchers analyzed blood samples from 24 hemodialysis patients, 14 peritoneal dialysis patients, and 20 healthy controls. They found that ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment with parasitic worms shows promise in a study. The research suggests that strategically placing parasitic worms could change the bacterial balance in the gut, this way overpowering the harmful inflammation-inducing organisms. The study adds to the piling evidence to suggest that excessive sterility and cleanliness could actually be harmful. The ...click here to read more

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach motility (spontaneous contraction of the muscles) does not function properly. When stomach muscles are strong and healthy, they push the food forward along the digestive tract, until it is ready to be released through the bowels. In gastroparesis, the motility is limited or does not work at ...click here to read more

People who experience a heart attack before they turn 50 have a higher risk of premature death. Factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity – common among patients with a heart attack – bring the early mortality risk up. Lead researcher Dr. Morten Schmidt said, “Patients with a heart attack in young age ...click here to read more

The more weight you carry the higher your risk for certain cancers may be according to research findings. The study found staying slim throughout your life can lower your risk for at least eight different types of cancer. Those cancers included stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, ovary and thyroid, meningioma and multiple myeloma. The latest findings ...click here to read more

Smelly urine can be caused by many different factors, but most of them are non-threatening and can be addressed with simple solutions. While most of the times, you can overlook the smelly odor of your urine (especially if it’s a temporary incidence), in some cases smelly urine is actually indicative of a serious health problem. ...click here to read more

Triglyceride levels in postmenopausal women may predict ischemic stroke risk more accurately than cholesterol. The study uncovered that common risk factors such as high cholesterol are not as effective in predicting the risk of stroke in postmenopausal women. The researchers suggest focusing on triglyceride levels instead for a more accurate risk estimate. Lead author Jeffrey ...click here to read more