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With the bountiful availability of food in our great nation, it is hard to believe that people who are well off can become malnourished, despite eating at least three meals a day. This problem is not developing due to the quantity of food we are eating, but the quality, as most people have poor-quality diets ...click here to read more

Synovitis and tenosynovitis are both inflammatory conditions affecting the synovial membrane, a type of specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surfaces of joints and tendon sheaths. This membrane serves many purposes, including: Providing a plane of separation or disconnection between solid tissue. This helps to ensure movement with minimum bending of solid components. Serves ...click here to read more

Muscle loss and loss of appetite are often believed to be common changes that occur with aging. Sadly, these aren’t necessarily normal aging symptoms and could be related to a more serious condition. The Greeks used to refer to this condition as cachexia, which means “bad condition.” Today, we refer to it as wasting away ...click here to read more

Being pregnant can a joyous time in a woman’s life, but it comes with a lot of responsibility—women have to refrain from drinking alcohol and not perform excessively strenuous tasks. One aspect of pregnancy that not many women pay much attention to is diet, as we all know that what a pregnant woman wants to ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are part of the group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Prior to the 20th century, before the rise of hygiene and urbanization, inflammatory bowel disease was quite rare. Currently, IBD is found in developed countries and is believed to be caused by a lack of germ resistance ...click here to read more

Eating a healthy and balanced diet can be difficult for some but is something that everyone would like to incorporate into their lives. With the convenience of fast food and exaggerated portion sizes, it is far too easy to slip into a routine of poor dietary habits. A new study may provide some encouragement to ...click here to read more

Calcium oxalate stones are the most common type of kidney stone affecting western society. Kidney stones are abnormal, hard, chemical deposits that form within the kidney, also referred to as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis. While generally small in size, akin to a grain of rice, some calcium oxalate kidney stones may grow much larger and be ...click here to read more

Most of us don’t like eating vegetables. They are generally devoid of flavor, can be quite bitter, and even come in some unsightly shades of green. But like it or not, vegetables are good for you, as they have more vitamins and nutrients that the body absolutely requires and can be great for the digestive ...click here to read more

You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many of us simply don’t have the time to enjoy a nutritious breakfast. If you look at the word “breakfast,” you can see it is made up of two words, “break” and “fast.” This is because throughout the night as you sleep, ...click here to read more

Every year on October 16th, people around the globe celebrate World Food Day. This day aims to promote awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and need food security and nutritious diets. We at Bel Marra want to do our part by doing the best thing we know how, spreading knowledge! We have ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a common condition among women over the age of 50. Some women may not realize they have osteoporosis until they experience a broken bone or fracture. This is because the symptoms of osteoporosis are not as evident as other conditions. Osteoporosis is often caused by changes in hormones along with a lack of ...click here to read more

The human heart is the hardest working organ in the entire body. It begins beating while the baby is still in the womb and continues until the day they die. This is an absolute requirement to sustain human life as oxygen and nutrients need to be circulated throughout the body. Despite knowing that our heart ...click here to read more

Discovering that your urine smells like fish can raise many concerns about personal hygiene and overall health. While urine does have a normally subtle odor of its own, it may take on other pungent odors from time to time. This is common in both males and females and is possibly due to underlying conditions. Fishy ...click here to read more

When we feel our stomach growl, it’s a signal that we need to eat something soon. Likewise, when we have eaten a meal and feel full, our body tells us that we don’t need to eat anymore. However, a new study suggests that these feelings could be learned in the opposite manner. “We already know ...click here to read more