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This week’s health news roundup presents the latest research on ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, celiac disease, psoriasis, and urinary tract infections. This week, we discussed fatigue associated with ulcerative colitis, the differences between colon cancer and Crohn’s disease, increased rates of migraine due to celiac disease, psoriasis treatment reducing the risk of other health complications, ...click here to read more

Blurred vision can be due to a number of reasons. For some, blurred vision is a temporary symptom, and for others, it may turn into a chronic condition. Understanding the cause of your blurred vision is important for proper management of the condition and your own convenience. Blurred vision is the loss of vision sharpness. ...click here to read more

Digestive issues are on the rise, there’s no denying it. Bloating, constipation, diarrhea… digestive woes are becoming increasingly frequent. There are many reasons for poor digestion, from food allergies and intolerances to even irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You may have heard that soda consumption has been associated with obesity, diabetes, heart attack, and gout, just ...click here to read more

Nocturia (nighttime urination) can get quite annoying, as it keeps you awake at night with frequent trips to the bathroom. The worst part yet, even though you may feel as if you have to go, by the time you reach the bathroom nothing happens or the trickle of urine is so small you don’t even ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) may be caused by bacterial infection. In OAB, the bladder muscles spontaneously contract before the bladder gets full, leading to urgency and frequency of urination and even causing bladder leaks. Researchers found low-grade inflammation in some OAB patients which was not detected through the conventional NHS testing. This low-grade inflammation may ...click here to read more

Maintaining a healthy heart is crucial for a long life. Blood pressure, stress, and high cholesterol levels are just some of the many factors that can put your heart at risk. There are many ways to protect your heart, with a healthy diet and exercise being the front-runners. And now, a recent study published in ...click here to read more

Literally millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence, and while many people believe it is simply an age-related issue, it can, in fact, impact people who are younger. Noticing the symptoms early and identifying the cause can help women with urinary incontinence get back to enjoying life. Urinary incontinence in women can be both physically ...click here to read more

On average, Americans are 15 pounds heavier today than they were 20 years ago, according to recent findings. The weight-gain epidemic isn’t exclusive to adults only. In fact, even 11-year-olds were found to be heavier without getting any taller, compared to weight trends two decades ago. Dr. David Katz, the president of the American College ...click here to read more

We can’t stress enough the importance of sleep. It is the only time when our body as a whole gets to recharge. Unfortunately, all sorts of sleep problems, from insomnia to sleep apnea, are on the rise, preventing us from getting the quality good night’s sleep we need. Poor sleep can affect the body in ...click here to read more

The risk of cataracts increases with chronic sunlight exposure, research shows. UV light from the sun has been long known to cause damage to the skin, but the 2014 study has also found it can damage eyes, too. Oxidative stress is a chemical reaction that occurs when cells consume oxygen and other fuels as a ...click here to read more

A recent article published in the Journal of the American Heart Association  states that postmenopausal women with heart disease have a higher risk of developing dementia or other forms of decreased brain function. According to the article, nearly 6,500 U.S. women aged 65-79 with healthy brain function were put through a series of neurocognitive exams. ...click here to read more

The colon cancer vs. Crohn’s disease debate is generating a lot of interest in the medical community, and rightly so. Every year in the U.S., approximately 57,000 people die from colorectal cancer and 147,000 new cases are diagnosed. According to the journal Oncology, there is a substantial body of evidence demonstrating that chronic inflammation is ...click here to read more

A new study has found that treating psoriasis may reduce the risk of developing other health problems. Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition, and because the associated inflammatory processes can give rise to other health complications. An estimated 7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis. Health complications associated with psoriasis include heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high ...click here to read more

Mental health update 2016: The latest research on mental health has uncovered that teenage brains can reveal future mental health conditions. Brain scans performed on adolescents may reveal a higher risk for mental health disorders like depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Read more… Here are some of our recent articles on mental health, neurological disorders, ...click here to read more