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Fibromyalgia treatment using muscle-stretching exercises has shown benefits, studies show. Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain and stiffness, and although it may seem like living with these symptoms may hinder exercising and stretching, these are actually beneficial for the improvement of fibromyalgia. The authors of the study reviewed scientific reports on the role ...click here to read more

Spotting the signs and symptoms of a stroke early on can prompt a person to call 911 immediately, so that the treatment can begin right away to reduce to risk of complications or even death. The American Stroke Association has outlined five key signs of stroke that should urge someone to call 911 right away. ...click here to read more

May is International Mediterranean Diet Month, dedicated to the Mediterranean diet, a style of eating that has been hailed for its numerous heath benefits. Here are some of our articles highlighting these benefits with regards to type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hip fractures, and stroke. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to improve overall health ...click here to read more

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, which mainly focuses on the different types of hepatitis including hepatitis C, but we have compiled a list of our news stories discussing hepatitis alongside other conditions like Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and liver inflammation. Hepatitis B and C are lifelong conditions that increase your risk of health complications, including ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents stories regarding fibromyalgia, pneumonia, heart attack, multiple sclerosis, and norovirus 2016 update. We discuss higher suicide risk among fibromyalgia and migraine sufferers, whether pneumonia is contagious, your increasing risk of heart attack due to rheumatoid arthritis, and the differences between multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome. So if you missed ...click here to read more

Lyme disease and lupus both start with the letter L, and that’s not the only aspect they share. In fact, many Lyme disease symptoms may present themselves as lupus and vice versa. That’s why it’s important to be aware of their distinct differences in order to properly treat either condition. Lyme disease is caused by ...click here to read more

A pilot study has found that regular meditation may help seniors with impeding memory problems. The study looked at 26 seniors all with mild cognitive impairment. The participants were either assigned to 12 weeks of meditation and yoga classes, or 12 weeks of memory-enhancing therapy. At the end of the 12 weeks, both groups saw ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis may appear the same, symptomatically speaking, but they are two unique conditions with differences in their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes inflammation around the joints and tissues. Over time, long-standing inflammation can cause deformation and disability. Psoriatic arthritis is commonly seen in ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis early detection study helps towards the objective of predicting MS symptoms years in advance. Researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) launched a study of individuals at risk of multiple sclerosis as a means to better understand the sequence of events leading ...click here to read more

Zika virus was first discovered in 1947, and its name is derived from the Zika forest in Uganda where it was found. Human cases of Zika virus were first reported in 1952, but until last year cases have been seen almost exclusively in tropical areas. Zika virus is primarily transmitted through a bite from an ...click here to read more

If you ever wondered whether pneumonia is contagious, we are here to address your concerns. First of all, pneumonia is inflammation of the lung tissue, caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. In pneumonia, the air sacs become filled with pus. What part of the lung is affected and whether it is a single lung ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome are similar in that they both affect the nervous system, but the diseases attack nerves in different ways and, therefore, require different approaches to treatment. Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) are what is called demyelinating conditions that impact the nervous system. Both MS and Guillain-Barre patients experience loss ...click here to read more

Zika virus can be detected with low-cost rapid method developed by experts while a new mouse model can help enhance research. Researchers from the University of Toronto, Harvard, Cornell, MIT, and other institutions have developed an easy-to-use, paper-based tool that helps detect Zika virus. The tool is a freeze-dried piece of paper about the size ...click here to read more

Lyme disease and autism association – suggested by previous research – has been debunked with a newer study. Even though Lyme disease has been reported to have a 20 percent prevalence among children with autism, the new study did not uncover any cases of Lyme disease in children with autism. Experts are concerned that if ...click here to read more