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Chronic migraine headaches affect nearly seven million Americans, so there is a strong need for natural treatment. A migraine headache is described as a headache that occurs more than 15 times within a month – unless it is an episodic migraine, which can occur less often. A migraine headache can last four hours or more ...click here to read more

The National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Disease reports that about one million people in the United States are treated for kidney stones each year. Are they serious? Well, they can be. Kidney stones can cause urinary tract infections and kidney damage if left untreated. The prevalence rises as we age. For men, the chances ...click here to read more

April 2, 2016 marks World Autism Awareness Day, which brings to light topics like autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and stomach issues. World Autism Day was first declared in 2007 by the United Nations in order to educate communities about this neural developmental disorder. Autism affects one in every 150 children worldwide. The condition impacts ...click here to read more

For most people, cataracts develop slowly and don’t disrupt the vision early on. But with time and age, this will interfere with your daily life and you’ll need eyeglasses. You may need surgery down the road, generally, a safe and effective procedure. But still…the question is how to slow down cataracts? Are there any natural ...click here to read more

Proteinuria (protein in urine) treatment is possible with statins and home remedies to stop chronic kidney disease. Proteinuria is a condition in which urine contains a lot of protein that is normally found there only in very small amounts, as your kidneys are responsible for filtering urine and keeping the protein in the body. Therefore, ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia raise brain network vulnerability, while gene therapy shows potential for treatment. Researchers from Oxford University have found a network of brain regions that seems to have higher vulnerability to unhealthy aging and a higher susceptibility to disorders that emerge in younger individuals, like schizophrenia. This network in the brains of healthy ...click here to read more

It is recommended by the National Sleep Foundation that seniors over the age of 65 aim for seven to eight hours of sleep, but for many seniors that goal is hard to attain. Many of us find it difficult to fall asleep or even stay asleep, so by the time we wake up we are ...click here to read more

In celiac disease, early blood test screening may reduce future mortality risk. Celiac disease (CD) is characterized by gluten intolerance, and although the solution is as simple as avoiding gluten, many individuals do not get diagnosed, which can put their lives at risk. Doctors are now considering screening patients who show early signs and symptoms ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries – are prevalent in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS). Primary Sjögren’s syndrome patients are more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension and high cholesterol and yet, even though patients have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CV) in primary Sjögren’s syndrome is ...click here to read more

There are many different reasons to experience bladder troubles. The good news is, many of them are not serious and can be easily treated. If you’re the kind of person whose first instinct when entering a home, store, or movie theatre is to check where the bathrooms are, you’ve let your bladder problems control your ...click here to read more

According to a new study, veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The researchers noted that this could be because their blood vessels don’t expand normally post-PTSD. The study also showed that the risk factors normally associated with blood vessel problems – high blood pressure, diabetes, ...click here to read more

Looking for a fresh exotic fruit to add to your diet and take your salad bowl to the next level? Go tropical with the versatile papaya, the tender orange fruit with a soft, buttery consistency and a sweet, almost musky taste. Inside, you’ll also find the black, round seeds. They’re edible too, although their peppery ...click here to read more

March is the National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and as we are reaching the end of this month, why not review some of the relevant and pressing topics, such as what can increase your colon cancer risk, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and chronic inflammation. Colorectal cancer is now the fourth most common form of cancer ...click here to read more

March is the National Kidney Month 2016, touching upon topics such as kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, and pyelonephritis. The kidneys are part of the urinary tract, and although you technically can live with just one, it’s still a good idea to do what you can to keep them both healthy. Americans often overlook their ...click here to read more