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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

A new study following multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has found that doing online meditations can reduce the symptoms of depression and sleep disorders related to the illness. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder in which the myelin sheath that protects neurons is damaged, interrupting the flow of information to and from the brain. The study ...click here to read more

Cholecystitis can be life-threatening and often involves removal of the gallbladder; however, treatment can also include adopting a cholecystitis diet. Cholecystitis is essentially inflammation of the gallbladder. Gallstones that block the tube that leads out of the gallbladder cause cholecystitis. In the majority of cases, a blockage leads to a build-up of bile that triggers ...click here to read more

Several studies have found the use of antibiotics to have negative effects on different bodily systems. One collaborative study between Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health observed 37,510 women aged 60 years and older. The study’s focus was on the effects of antibiotics on ...click here to read more

Getting older is one of the major contributing factors of memory loss. Over time, our ability to recall weakens. For some, this progresses to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and eventually, these individuals no longer have any memory of who they are or the world around them. Another risk factor that researchers and doctors are becoming ...click here to read more

There are many different causes for a sleepless night including a warm room, anxiety and stress, or an underlying illness. But scientists are now suggesting that your digestion could play a big role in your sleepless nights too. Scientists are starting to suspect a link between our guts microbiome — trillions of microbes situated in ...click here to read more

A stroke and a seizure are two medical events that occur in the brain. Both conditions share similar symptoms, which can make diagnosis confusing. If both are left untreated, they could lead to serious long-term damage to the brain or possibly even death. In both stroke and seizures, there are abnormalities in the brain, but ...click here to read more

All things in moderation. This is the motto many of us live by, especially when it comes to eating. It may not be the most accurate reflection of the effects that junky or fatty foods can have on our overall health, however. In fact, a new study suggests that consuming a single high-fat meal can ...click here to read more

Hearing loss can affect your ability to follow conversations, enjoy your favorite song or movie, and take part in daily activities. Yes, these are all detrimental effects of hearing loss, but there are some more dangerous consequences. Research suggests that hearing loss increases the risk of accidental injuries. Senior author of the study Dr. Neil ...click here to read more

Gout is said to affect more than eight million patients in the United States alone. It is a complex form of arthritis that is the result of a build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints, resulting in severe pain, often in the big toe or other joints in the feet. The uric acid build-up ...click here to read more

Hip flexors are the group of muscles that aid in physical mobility throughout the lower portion of the body including the legs, knees, groin, and hips. Hip flexor strain occurs when either one or more of these muscles sustain some sort of injury or overextension beyond their natural capabilities as a result of long periods ...click here to read more

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is caused by misalignment of one or both temporomandibular joints in the mandible bone. The mandible is one of the largest and strongest bones in the face. It offers support for the lower jaw. Trauma to this area or naturally misaligned bites are what causes TMJ to form. The disorder causes ...click here to read more

A new study, performed by researchers at the University of Birmingham, has found that higher levels of male hormones can cause women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to have an increased risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). These findings could have a larger impact on the types of screenings women with PCOS undergo ...click here to read more

Everywhere you look, junk food is deemed the enemy. Yet it still continues to be a booming business between packaged snacks you can buy at the grocery store to fast food chains popping up on the regular. There are many reasons why we consume junk food, mostly because of convenience or cheaper cost. Although many ...click here to read more