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Going to the bathroom when nature calls can be a nuisance when we’re busy or nowhere near the facilities, but it’s important. You have likely heard the same advice from a doctor, friends, and family, but do you really know what it’s all about? The harm of holding in your pee isn’t usually discussed, but ...click here to read more

A new study has found that depression may run in families and individuals whose parents or grandparents suffered from depression are at a higher risk of developing major depressive disorder – in fact, the risk was found to be three times higher. Team lead Myrna Weissman said, “In this study, biological offspring with two previous generations affected with ...click here to read more

Just any cholesterol-lowering food might not be good for you. While choosing foods to lower your cholesterol, you need to exercise a ‘horses for courses’ approach. There are two different types of cholesterol. One is good. One is bad. If your good cholesterol is low and you are eating foods that lower bad cholesterol, it ...click here to read more

August is National Breastfeeding Month, so we present some of our stories regarding breastfeeding and its association with rheumatoid arthritis, type 2 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and folic acid. Breastfeeding is a newborn’s primary source of nutrients and nourishment. Growing evidence suggests babies that are breast-fed demonstrate healthier development. While not all women can choose the ...click here to read more

Conductive hearing loss, one of the two main types of hearing loss, is brought on by the problem in the middle ear – eardrum or ossicles. The other type is sensorineural hearing loss, which is due to the damage in the inner ear. In some cases, a person may experience both types, which is considered ...click here to read more

Every now and then, we may forget where we put our keys, struggle to recall a friend’s name, or even miss a relative’s birthday. As we age, these things happen more and more frequently, so we tend to blame our failing memory on the old age. Well, a recent study revealed another source of your ...click here to read more

Keratoconus (KC) is a condition that causes vision distortion. It occurs when the normally round cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped. This abnormal change prevents the light from entering the eye, hindering the retina’s ability to focus and, thus, distorting the image. In healthy individuals, light travels through the cornea past the lens to the retina, ...click here to read more

Presbycusis (age-related hearing loss) genetic biomarker has been identified by researchers. The research findings offer a breakthrough for better understanding the condition and a possible prevention. Presbycusis affects an estimated 30 million Americans and greatly impacts patient’s quality of life. Over the nine-year study, researchers from the University of South Florida’s Global Center of Hearing ...click here to read more

In overactive bladder (OAB), presence of certain bacteria contributes to OAB symptoms. Debunking the commonly held belief that urine is sterile, researchers found that, in fact, it is not germ-free. Co-investigator Linda Brubaker said, “Doctors have been trained to believe that urine is germ-free… These findings challenge this notion, so this research opens the door ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence (UI) or loss of bladder control in men is not uncommon, but it can be treated once the cause is determined. Uncontrollable urine in men or urinary incontinence occurs in eleven to 34 percent of older men, but it is not just an issue that impacts the aging. Younger men can also experience ...click here to read more

The ability to hear has a lot to do with inner ear circulation. Blood circulation supports bodily functions and supplies organs and body parts with essential nutrients to function correctly. Poor inner ear circulation may result in hearing problems, dizziness, and even Meniere’s disease. Therefore, maintaining healthy blood circulation – in the inner ear and ...click here to read more

Night blindness – also known as nyctalopia – does not actually imply you’re blind, but rather it means that seeing at night is becoming increasingly difficult. Nyctolopia is not limited to the night time only and can also be experienced during the day in a dim-lit room. Normally, our eyes are supposed to adjust to ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition among older adults, particularly women. Overactive bladder is often associated with other conditions in the body, including irritable bowel syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. Here are some of our articles on overactive bladder, along with some useful management tips and home remedies. Overactive bladder and irritable bowel syndrome influenced ...click here to read more

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