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Easier bipolar diagnosis potential is seen with biomarkers and MRI imaging insights. A recent study has uncovered six biomarkers that could be effective in diagnosing bipolar disorder earlier. The findings come from the Mayo Clinic and if replicated could be used as an effective diagnostic tool in treating psychiatric disorders. First author Mark Frye said, ...click here to read more

Women who suffer from pelvic pain due to endometriosis may need help with their mental health. A new study suggests, endometriosis and psychological health are connected. Endometriosis is a disorder that impacts the tissue lining the inside of the uterus, called the endometrium. Sometimes, the tissue grows outside the uterus, resulting in this painful disorder ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in women is linked to ADHD and an increased risk of autism in children. A study examined the link between ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and PCOS. The study included 40 women aged 18 to 35 with PCOS, who were compared to 40 healthy women with normal menstrual cycles. Current and ...click here to read more

Weight loss and consumption of healthy fats as seen in the Mediterranean diet – olive oil, fish, etc. – have been found to help improve cholesterol numbers. Moreover, the results were found to be high in women, specifically women who are insulin-resistant. In the U.S., 28 percent of American adults are on lipid-lowering drugs, and ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that a fiber-rich diet in young women may reduce the risk of breast cancer years later. Last week we reported that a high fiber diet may improve lung function, and this week fiber is being linked with a reduction in breast cancer risk, pointing to the importance of fiber in the ...click here to read more

Bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Bulimia nervosa is when a person binges and purges food. This means they will consume large amounts of food only to expel it from their body immediately afterward. This can be done through vomiting or with the use of laxatives. Causes of bulimia nervosa ...click here to read more

Sinus infections, sinusitis, asthma, sinus headaches and respiratory infections are all common occurrences during the winter season. Although many of us believe that sinus-related problems are seasonal they actually can occur all-year round. Below are Bel Marra Health’s top stories in regards to all things sinus, asthma and respiratory-related in order for you to enjoy ...click here to read more

Middle ear infection (otitis media) pain relief is possible with a few home remedies. But, before we get to those home remedies, let us explain what these ear infections are all about. An ear infection, or “acute otitis media,” happens in the middle part of the ear by either a viral or bacterial infection. The ...click here to read more

We all know that years of loud noises can contribute to hearing loss. Family history, head trauma, illness, and even aging can all contribute to hearing loss. But there is a surprising connection between a common illness and hearing loss that you may not be familiar with. Diabetes is a growing problem within the U.S., ...click here to read more

Pneumonia can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and even death due to heart disease for numerous years. The study which examined the association found within the first month of pneumonia diagnosis, the risk of cardiovascular events increases four-fold. After the first month, the risk remains at 1.5 higher, compared to those who never ...click here to read more

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships are not as common as we perceive, but it’s still important to understand norovirus infection complications along with incubation periods. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated, cruise ship vessels that are part of the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) are required to report gastrointestinal illnesses, which occur on ...click here to read more

Shigella infections are spreading across the U.S. and becoming resistant to recommended antibiotics. Shigella sonnei bacteria are entering the U.S. with international travelers who spread the infection to those who have not traveled. So far, 243 people have become sick from the bacteria across 32 states and Puerto Rico, and the Centers for Disease Control ...click here to read more

Inguinal hernia repair is made affordable with sterilized mosquito nets replacing costly surgical meshes. Sterilized mosquito netting could help repair inguinal (groin) hernias in nearly 200 million low-income individuals who suffer by not treating the hernia. An inguinal hernia is when there is a hole in the abdominal wall around the groin allowing for organs, ...click here to read more

Respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD and bronchitis can be troublesome in the winter season as the colder air can make it much more difficult to manage these diseases. Asthma in the winter can trigger asthma attacks and seasonal allergies. The cold winter air can be an asthmatic’s worst nightmare as it makes it far more ...click here to read more