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Bacterial pneumonia takes place in either one lung or both lungs. The bacteria make the lungs inflamed and filled with pus, fluid, and cellular debris. The infected lungs’ ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide is limited. In bacterial pneumonia, the patient may experience breathlessness, a hindered ability to breathe, and chest pains. Severity of ...click here to read more

Psoriasis drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, according to research findings. The number of people living with dementia is expected to grow exponentially by the year 2050, so there is a pressing need for treatment options for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is one of the most common health problems among the elderly. Researchers at ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares and gastroenteritis incidences increase with heat waves, according to research. The findings come from Swiss researchers explaining, “There is evidence for an increase of IBD hospital admissions by four to six percent for each additional day within a heat wave period. Presence of a heat wave was estimated to increase ...click here to read more

Pneumonia patients are more likely to suffer from depression and cognitive impairment, according to research. The study uncovered that pneumonia patients are twice as likely to develop cognitive impairment, while hospitalized older patients are at a higher risk for other health complications like a heart attack and stroke. Senior author Dr. Theodore J. Iwashyna said, ...click here to read more

Although at first diverticulitis and colon cancer may present similar symptoms, they are two very different conditions. Diverticulitis is a condition set off by infection or rupture of diverticula, which are bulges forming in the lower part of the large intestine or colon. The risk of developing diverticula is usually higher in people over 40. ...click here to read more

Spending long hours in front of the TV can increase a person’s risk of blood clots and other health complications. The clot forms in the leg or pelvis due to inactivity and then can travel to the lung, leading to pulmonary embolism, a serious health threat. The study included over 86,000 people in Japan who ...click here to read more

Kidney stones are a painful problem that can last for weeks in some cases, but you should not suffer when there are ways to get rid of the stones – including natural home remedies. Kidney stones form when high levels of calcium, sodium, uric acid, or other crystal-forming substances start to build up in a ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease and ALS can cause difficulties in movement and are both known to be progressive neurological diseases. ALS is part of a cluster of disorders known as motor neuron diseases that involve gradual degeneration and death of motor neurons. In a healthy individual, messages from motor neurons in the brain are transmitted to the motor ...click here to read more

Atypical pneumonia, also known as walking pneumonia, is a form pneumonia, an infection of the lung, although there are important distinctions between the two varieties to keep in mind. Back in the 1930s, pneumonia  was actually the leading cause of death. Thanks to the modern medicine, most people under the age of 65 nowadays can ...click here to read more

Norovirus update 2016: A norovirus vaccine development is underway, with the world’s first human clinical trial initiated by Takeda, one of the top pharmaceutical companies. Meanwhile, a norovirus outbreak has been reported among GOP convention staffers. Takeda has begun human trials for their norovirus vaccine. There is currently no proper treatment nor vaccine for the ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that type 2 diabetes can be prevented through the consumption of healthy fats. These types of fats are found in nuts, seeds, fish, and vegetable oils. On the other hand, the study also pointed out that people should limit their intake of animal fats and refined carbohydrates to further reduce their ...click here to read more

Acute bronchitis is a temporary form of bronchitis caused by a virus – which means it cannot be treated with antibiotics. If you’re wondering if acute bronchitis is contagious, the answer is yes. Similar to influenza, acute bronchitis is transmitted person-to-person by droplets that are released into the air through coughs, sneezes, or talking. The ...click here to read more

Over the last decade, gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet has become a common option for autism treatment, but a comprehensive U.S. study has concluded that it has no real impact on a child’s behavior. The study conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) followed a group of children between two and five years old ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease and diverticulitis are conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system, and although they may present themselves similarly, they are two very unique conditions. Crohn’s disease is part of the group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Prior to the 20th century, before the rise of hygiene and urbanization, inflammatory bowel disease was ...click here to read more