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Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are both medical conditions characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the term used to refer to all the medical conditions under its umbrella, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. It is estimated that nearly three million people suffer from IBD in the United States ...click here to read more

Poor circulation in the legs usually also means that there is decreased blood flow to other parts of the body. It’s often a sign of an underlying health issue. Our circulatory system has an important function. It supplies the entire body with oxygenated blood while delivering nutrients, hormones, and medications to various tissues. If you ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) has recently been linked to the use of an anti-diabetic drug known as dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors in a new study released recently. According to the researchers, the increased risk of IBS associated with the drugs was relatively low and their research needs to be replicated before the results can be verified. ...click here to read more

Aging is an inevitable part of life. With each passing year, we get older. As we age, changes occur. Many of us want to hold on to our youthful appearance for as long as we can. For this reason, the anti-aging business is continuously booming with consumers spending hundreds to not look their age. But ...click here to read more

How do you take your meat? Rare, medium-rare, or well-done? You may base your cooking on flavor, but maybe you should consider the impact of how you eat your meat on your blood pressure. The American Heart Association has suggested that cooking meat at high temperatures could pose a risk to your health. And this ...click here to read more

Poor circulation is often the result of living a sedentary lifestyle. A very easy and natural way to get your circulation going once again is to boost your activity level. If you work at an occupation where you are sitting for a prolonged period, that too can make your circulation sluggish. By simply upping your ...click here to read more

Alcoholism is an ever growing problem faced by societies throughout the world. About 86 percent of Americans over the age of 18 reported drinking at some point in their lifetime. Alcohol Awareness Month, held on April of every year, aims at increasing awareness about its causes, treatment, and recovery. This year the theme is “Changing ...click here to read more

Many of us start our day off with a cup of coffee as it helps give our energy levels a boost. But that pick-me-up beverage could be wrecking your gut and waistline. This is because many of us don’t drink our coffee mindfully and fill a generally healthy drink with milk, sweeteners, and other additives ...click here to read more

Glaucoma, according to WHO, is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, next to cataracts. An estimated three million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of them are aware of it. Everyone is at risk of developing glaucoma, from babies to older adults. Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic nerve, leading to vision loss ...click here to read more

Stable angina is a type of angina, and angina is the reduction of blood flow to the heart. If your heart does not receive enough blood, that also means it does not receive enough oxygen. Angina often causes pain and can be triggered by emotional or physical stress. The most common form of angina, stable ...click here to read more

Marking the end of fertility, menopause usually occurs after the age of 45. Even though menopause is a natural process, it can lead to drastic changes in the body, triggering severe symptoms. The primary reason for these symptoms is the decline in estrogen levels. Some of the significant signs seen are night sweats, hot flashes, ...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

E-cigarettes have grown in popularity as a “safer” alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. There is still much we don’t know about the actual safety and risks that e-cigarettes present, but some new findings suggest that when it comes to your liver, e-cigarettes pose a real threat. Lead author Theodore C. Friedman explained, “The popularity of ...click here to read more

New research has found that semen count is a marker for a man’s overall health and wellness. The study was the largest experiment to date observing semen quality, involving 5,177 men. The participants selected were all in infertile relationships. Nearly half the participants showed low sperm counts in association with additional health problems. In fact, ...click here to read more