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Having cloudy urine is not unusual and, in many cases, it is no reason for alarm. However, it just might be a sign of an underlying health condition. Healthy urine is clear and light yellow in color. Unhealthy urine can be cloudy, hazy, or milky looking. This can occur for a number of different reasons, ...click here to read more

Many people are choosing to cook with coconut oil, as it has been hailed as a superfood. A few months ago we reported that “Initial claims of coconut oil suggested it could aid in weight loss and boost immunity. As of late, these claims are being questioned along with other issues are arising such as ...click here to read more

For the majority of people, normal stool is one or two inches in diameter, so suddenly producing a thin or narrow stool can be startling. To have it happen once or twice may not be harmful, but if you have narrow, thin stools on a regular basis, it could be a sign of an underlying ...click here to read more

There’s a big trend in eating that recommends you eat a high protein diet. Although this may be a good way to eat for weight loss, it may have detrimental effects on your bones. It has been long hypothesized that too much protein may be dangerous for overall health. Some consequences of a high protein ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever had a bone spur on the top of your foot, you know how annoying it can be. Bone spurs are actually a common problem and often appear on the top of the mid-foot, which is a collection of joints in the middle of the foot. Best described as a bony projection, bone ...click here to read more

Vision loss may seem like something that occurs naturally when you age, but this isn’t always the case. There are many other contributing factors that can harm our vision — and controlling these issues can protect our vision even in our old age. You’re probably familiar with vision loss associated with diabetes, but there’s another ...click here to read more

Fluid in the gallbladder that hardens is known as gallstones. Your gallbladder is responsible for holding bile, which is slowly released into the small intestine to aid in digestion. It is located on the right side of your abdomen just below your liver. Although anyone can develop gallstones, there seems to be a link between ...click here to read more

In healthy individuals, the bright red of oxygenated blood circulating underneath your skin creates a pink tint around the fingertips. When blood is lost, the skin appears pale, but purple discoloration in the fingers indicate a lack of oxygen in the blood. There are different medical conditions that may cause purple or blue fingers including ...click here to read more

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the last stage of kidney disease (stage 5) in which the kidneys cannot function any longer are unable to keep up with the daily needs of the body. At this stage, dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary in order to treat the disease. The role of the kidneys ...click here to read more

American Diabetes Alert Day, an initiative to spread the awareness of diabetes, is held on the last Tuesday of March, every year. This year it is on the 27th, and the motive is to encourage everyone to take the diabetes risk test. According to statistics, an estimated 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, of which 8.1 ...click here to read more

Coconut oil really hit its peak in popularity back in 2015, but since then, it has been on a steady decline. Trendier fats like butter and ghee are surpassing coconut oil in popularity. Initial claims of coconut oil suggested it could aid in weight loss and boost immunity. As of late, these claims are being ...click here to read more

Sigmoid colon pain can be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs medical attention, so it should not be ignored. Here we look at what the sigmoid colon is and what causes pain in this part of the body. The sigmoid colon, or as some experts call it, the pelvic colon, is a ...click here to read more

Many diets focus on the reduction of carbohydrate intake as a means to lose weight. Many people believe carbs are the enemy when it comes to weight loss, but we do need some carbs to stay healthy. The important part is finding that perfect balance between not overdoing it and eating the right amount of ...click here to read more

Dermatomyositis is an uncommon medical condition that occurs in approximately 10 in a million people. It is characterized by muscle weakness and a specific rash on the skin. Dermatomyositis affects the tissues and blood vessels surrounding the muscles, affecting the strength of the muscles and inflammation of the skin. The condition can develop in both ...click here to read more