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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleep disorders may contribute to multiple sclerosis fatigue. Sleep problems and lack of sleep is a common problem in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with nearly 50 percent of MS patients experiencing sleep disturbances, this according to Multiple Sclerosis Trust. Poor or lack of sleep can have a negative impact on ...click here to read more

Growing up you probably enjoy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, heck you probably ate peanut butter with many foods or even on its own. Peanut butter tends to be a childhood favorite, but now that you’re older you should still enjoy the creamy snack – unless you have an allergy of course – as it ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Monell Center recently collaborated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other institutions to do a study on odor as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted on mouse models. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and close to 5.1 million Americans over the age of 65 ...click here to read more

Sjögren’s syndrome consists of neurological symptoms including peripheral neuropathy and myelitis. In nearly 20 percent of Sjögren’s syndrome cases the condition can affect the nervous system. The main symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome include dry eyes and dry mouth, but neurological symptoms, too, may occur, the three most common being sensory ganglionopathy (also known as sensory ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms have been linked to high rates of anxiety and depression. Due to the high rates of anxiety and depression among IBS patients it sparked researchers to believe there may be a casual relationship between psychological factors and IBS symptoms. A study presented at the 22nd United European Gastroenterology Week (UEG ...click here to read more

Migraine headaches with auras may double the risk of stroke as found in much research. An aura refers to feeling and symptoms experienced prior to the onset of a migraine headache – this is also called prodrome. Although the exact cause of migraine headache auras are unknown, scientists believe that two common brain chemicals – ...click here to read more

Many people understand the importance of a getting a good night’s sleep, but recent research indicates that two inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis could relapse due to sleep disturbances. Sleep disturbances are associated with absenteeism at work, as well as an increased need for healthcare services. Research shows that it is also ...click here to read more

In a recent national survey conducted by Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, researchers found that many younger patients (under the age of 45) underestimate the urgency of stroke symptoms. This is a disturbing trend as doctors see the first three hours after developing a stroke as the “golden window” and these three hours are crucial ...click here to read more

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine conducted a study recently that suggests a stroke can help the recovery process in certain cases. As part of the study the researchers induced a second stroke in the brains of mice whose front paws were partly disabled following an initial induced stroke. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

Even though we have entered a new year there were plenty of important health news stories from 2015 which we still want to mention. In particular there were many stories regarding multiple sclerosis, chronic pancreatitis and rheumatoid arthritis, just to name a few. Below are some of those important health news stories which you may ...click here to read more

There are close to 24 million people in the United States suffering from COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder and now experts believe this lung disease increases the risk of cardiac death in those with atrial fibrillation. Research conducted through Ghent University Hospital in Belgium indicates that COPD is linked to cardiac issues, such as ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis can cause bladder control problems like incontinence and nocturia. Bladder control problems are actually quite common in multiple sclerosis patients, affecting at least 80% of patients. In some cases, bladder problems are the first warning sign of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis affects the myelin, the protective layer around nerves, which can block or ...click here to read more

New research studies done on rats shows that restricted calories can lead to an increase in certain blood factors. These factors can cause modification of energy-producing mitochondria within the insulin-producing cells that regulate blood sugar levels. This reaction positively impacts glucose-stimulated insulin secretion and protects cells against glucose toxicity as well as fatty acid toxicity. ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea and snoring have been linked to earlier cognitive decline and dementia, according to research. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder categorized by the stoppage of breathing throughout the night which wakens a person up thus contributing to poor sleep. A primary symptom of sleep apnea is snoring which is a sound emitted from ...click here to read more