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Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup includes stories about fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, IBD, hypothyroidism, and lump behind ear. In case you missed these trending stories, we have compiled them together for your peruse. These health news stories outline new treatment methods for fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis, the causes and treatment for lumps found behind ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis are similar in the sense that their primary symptom is pain, but even though the two may share some similarities, distinguishing between them can help choose the appropriate and most effective treatment method for it. Unfortunately, sometimes the two conditions can exist together, which can make treatment that much more difficult. ...click here to read more

Exercise may combat the harmful effects of prolonged sitting, according to a British study. Coauthor Kishan Bakrania said, “This research is significant because it demonstrates yet again why physical activity and exercise is so important. It shows that people who spend large amounts of time not moving, either through work, leisure, or lifestyle, can counteract ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity raise asthma attack risk. Lead author of the study Anju Elizabeth Joham said, “A greater proportion of women with polycystic ovary syndrome report asthma, and the results of this study suggest that asthma is associated with PCOS and excess weight. These findings highlight that polycystic ovary syndrome is a ...click here to read more

A new potential treatment may be able to reverse osteoporosis using stem cell therapy. The findings come from the University of Toronto and The Ottawa Hospital, where the researchers are working on a possible stem cell injection in order to reverse osteoporosis, a bone disease. Osteoporosis affects nearly 200 million individuals worldwide, most of them ...click here to read more

Kidney disease risk has been found to be higher in apple-shaped body types than pear-shaped. The reason for such conclusion may have to do with the difference in blood pressure among different body types. Higher blood pressure within the kidneys – along with lower kidney function and blood flow – in apple-shaped body types may ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea might raise cancer-causing tumor growth due to intermittent hypoxia. Previous research has linked sleep apnea with worsened cancer outcomes and even increased the risk of cancer deaths. For the new study, researchers believe that intermittent hypoxia reduces the amount of oxygen to blood cells thus contributing to cancer tumor growth. The researchers studied ...click here to read more

Getting all those seeds out of a pomegranate may seem like a lot of work, but it is worth it when you consider the many health benefits of drinking pomegranate juice. Pomegranate fruit was first discovered in Persia. It can be traced in historical documents as far back as 4,000 BC. Today, people around the ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis may double early mortality risk for younger patients, compared to individuals without multiple sclerosis (MS). Research has found that the risk of early mortality for younger MS patients is 59 percent greater than those without the condition. Study author Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie said, “Despite studies that show MS survival may be improving ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea and heart disease may be linked by serum uric acid. There is much research to support a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but the mechanisms behind this link are still unknown. Recent research suggests that serum levels of uric acid may act as a ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal problem that affects the ovaries as well as other parts of the body. PCOS is most common in women of childbearing years, and if left untreated it can result in serious health problems. An egg is released during menstruation when it does not become fertilized by sperm. Hormones ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is linked to a 50 percent higher mortality than non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The findings come from a large population-based cohort of nearly one million people in the U.K. The study looked at the overall burden of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality across the spectrum of NAFLD. The four stages of ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism symptoms can lead to impaired driving similar to alcohol-induced DUI (driving under the influence). Hypothyroidism results from the insufficient hormone production by the thyroid gland, which can slow down many bodily processes including brain function. Until now, little research has been conducted on the extent of brain impairment and whether or not hypothyroidism patients ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is linked to diversity of viruses and gut bacteria. The findings come from researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine. The researchers found that patients with inflammatory bowel disease had a greater variety of viruses in their digestive system compared to healthy volunteers, suggesting that viruses may play a role ...click here to read more