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Eating disorder patients face a higher autoimmune disease risk, compared to those without eating disorders. The findings come from Finnish researchers who observed an association between eating disorders and autoimmune disease risk. The risk of eating disorders is higher among somatic illnesses like type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, and other autoimmune diseases. Additionally, a ...click here to read more

Blood pressure 2016 update: Aggressive hypertension treatment saves lives, but has been shown to be harmful for diabetics. High blood pressure, hypertension, is commonly seen in diabetics, but treating hypertension in diabetes may be difficult, especially as more aggressive hypertension treatments have been shown to pose a greater risk in diabetics. Main author of the ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infection (UTI) recurrence in women may be reduced by probiotics. Urinary tract infections are most common among women, and the infection can reoccur throughout a woman’s life. A depletion of common bacteria – vaginal lactobacilli – has been found to be associated with the recurrence of urinary tract infections. Researchers believe by replenishing ...click here to read more

A lot of people assume that watermelon juice is simply water with a little flavor, but this sweet-tasting fruit has much more to offer in terms of health benefits. Who can resist a juicy slice of watermelon to beat the heat on a hot summer day? For many people, it is a guilt-free way to ...click here to read more

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) in men raises the risk of early death. Restless legs syndrome is a condition categorized by irresistible urges to move one’s legs along with feelings of burning, itching, creeping and tugging commonly experienced during sleeping hours. Study author, Xiang Gao, said, “RLS affects five to 10 percent of adults across the ...click here to read more

Polymyalgia rheumatica may raise the risk for heart attack and stroke in older adults. Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory muscle disorder that leads to pain and stiffness. Author Dr. Christian Mallen wrote, “Polymyalgia rheumatica is one of the most common inflammatory rheumatologic conditions in older adults, with a lifetime risk of 2.4% for women and 1.7% ...click here to read more

Celiac disease patients may face a higher coronary artery disease risk compared to those without the disease. The risk in celiac patients was found to increase twofold, compared to the general population. The study also revealed a slightly higher risk of stroke in celiac patients as well. Coinvestigator of the study R.D. Gajulapalli, M.D., said, ...click here to read more

In Alzheimer’s disease, the nucleoskeleton protecting brain cells has been found to be highly disordered. The disruption of the skeleton is caused by cell death, which is commonly seen in Alzheimer’s disease. The lamin nucleoskeleton surrounds the nucleus, which is the control center of cells. In Alzheimer’s disease, the nucleoskeleton is found to be disordered. ...click here to read more

Heart disease risk in women who have hypertension and work at physically demanding jobs has been found to be quite high. In fact, the study found that women in highly active jobs with high blood pressure have a tripled risk for heart disease, compared to women with normal blood pressure and moderately active jobs. Lead ...click here to read more

New research shows that men with depression view their condition in a very negative way, and that depression in elderly men is more widespread than perhaps most of us realize. University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers have determined that in a general sense society has compassion and understanding for men who suffer from feelings of ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) raises the risk of hypertension, and researchers have found that gut bacteria may be a possible link between the two. The researchers uncovered that a gut microbiome imbalance may lead to hypertension, based on the study where a high-fat diet was fed to rats with sleep apnea. Lead author Dr. David ...click here to read more

There are many diseases that are far more common in women, including endometriosis, PCOS, osteoporosis, and multiple sclerosis, just to name a few. In order to better educate our female readers, we have rounded up our best news articles discussing common diseases in women to compile a women’s health update for 2016. Because men and ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is well-known as a significant risk for heart disease. New research shows keeping cholesterol in a healthy range and boosting good cholesterol will help fight inflammation and thereby reduce joint pain and stiffness. Could get you out walking and resuming activities you really enjoy! Let’s take a look at cholesterol’s healthy range: high ...click here to read more

This past week was National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which entails conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders. Eating disorders are not just means of controlling food, they can have serious health consequences and are often tied to a mental disorder as well. Below are Bel Marra Health’s top news stories on ...click here to read more