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In Parkinson’s disease, motor symptoms worsen with stomach infection caused by H. Pylori bacteria. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder which can lead to tremors and decreasing motor coordination. Researchers studied patients with and without a common infection of the stomach lining caused by H. pylori. The researchers found that one-third of ...click here to read more

Early Parkinson’s disease may lead to non-motor symptoms such as drooling, anxiety, and constipation. Study author Tien K. Khoo explained, “Oftentimes, people with early Parkinson’s don’t even mention these symptoms to their doctors, and doctors don’t ask about them, yet many times they can be treated effectively.” The study compared 159 patients with newly diagnosed ...click here to read more

Bile reflux is a condition in which bile backs up into the stomach and the esophagus (the tube connecting stomach and mouth). Bile is an important agent that aids in digestion. It is produced by the liver. Bile reflux may accompany acid reflux, but the two are separate conditions. Unlike acid reflux, bile reflux cannot ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease develops when fat accumulates in the liver. This can occur in individuals who don’t drink alcohol or who drink in moderation. In some people, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) causes no symptoms or complications. However, if it progresses, it can ultimately lead to liver failure. If you’re diabetic you should also ...click here to read more

Bile reflux is a condition in which bile backs up into the stomach and the esophagus (the tube connecting stomach and mouth). Bile is an important agent that aids in digestion. It is produced by the liver. Bile reflux may accompany acid reflux, but the two are separate conditions. Unlike acid reflux, bile reflux cannot ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive ailment that affects the nervous system and thus movement. In many individuals, the first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are mild, such as tremors in one hand, but the most common signs are stiffness and slowing of movement. Research shows that in people with Parkinson’s, nerve cells in the brain gradually ...click here to read more

Antidepressant therapy may vary among the elderly with late-life depression, as it becomes more difficult to treat the older the individual is. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, examined longitudinal patterns of changes in depressive symptoms in those who were prescribed antidepressant therapy. Lead author of the study Stephen F. Smagula said, “Elderly patients with ...click here to read more

Research has uncovered a link between alcoholic liver disease and vitamin A. Researchers conducted a number of experiments on different groups of mice. Some rodents received food with alcohol, and some food without alcohol. Researchers examined enzymes in the liver and other organs like the kidneys, heart, and lungs in mice and measured their levels ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat within the liver. When fat accumulates in the liver, it prevents the liver from performing its many functions, potentially leading to scarring and further damage. Complications associated with NAFLD include liver cancer, fluid accumulation, gastrointestinal bleeding, and mental changes. Following a healthy ...click here to read more

Anything we put in our body at some point gets filtered through the liver, and this is why our diet can play such a large role in the development of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease which progresses from fibrosis – scarring of the liver. In cirrhosis, the scarring is irreversible, and this ...click here to read more

Millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence (UI), and while many people believe it is simply an age-related issue, it can, in fact, affect younger people, too. Noticing the symptoms early and identifying the cause can help women with urinary incontinence get back to enjoying life. (See: Common Incontinence Products) Urinary incontinence in women can ...click here to read more

Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis diagnosed early on with ‘traffic light’ test could help prevent liver disease. Liver disease is often symptomless, and many patients don’t even realize they have the condition until it has progressed to more advanced stages. A diagnostic method to spot liver disease early on is significant for reducing the risk of ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is linked to a leaky gut and may progress to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. NASH is a more severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As lead author Jay Luther explained, “Our study strengthens the clinical association between intestinal permeability and NASH, although we were unable to identify a mechanism.” Senior ...click here to read more

High-calorie diet, not sugar intake, promotes the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to research findings. The researchers conducted a double-blind study of healthy but centrally overweight men to compare the effects of two types of sugar – glucose and fructose – in two conditions: weight maintaining and weight gaining. In the weight-maintaining ...click here to read more