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A soda a day increases prediabetes risk

A new study has found that having a soda a day increases the risk of prediabetes. Prediabetes is considered a warning sign of diabetes, but even at this stage preventative measures can take place in order to reduce a person’s risk of developing diabetes. The study found that a soda a day increased a person’s ...click here to read more

COPD Awareness Month 2016: Atrial fibrillation, Crohn’s disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, and asthma

November is COPD Awareness Month, so in light of this we present our articles discussing COPD and related topics, such as atrial fibrillation, Crohn’s disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, asthma, and ulcerative colitis. Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mainly affects the lungs, there are many other conditions associated with COPD. For example, COPD raises the ...click here to read more

Chest pain: Common causes and symptoms in elderly

Chest pain can have a variety of causes, some more serious than others. Hence, it’s important to spot accompanying symptoms so you can narrow in on your cause and reduce the risk of complications. Chest pains are often associated with the heart issues, but they also can be a sign of lung, gastrointestinal, bone, muscle, ...click here to read more

Nuclear cataracts: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Nuclear sclerotic cataracts are a normal part of aging, to some degree. This condition minimally interferes with vision. In nuclear cataracts, an excessive amount of light scatters, leading to a central opacity (cloudy area). Nuclear cataract progresses slowly and can lead to greater impairment of distance vision, although close-up vision may improve. In its early ...click here to read more

Acute cystitis: Causes, risk factors, and symptoms

Acute cystitis (bladder infection), the sudden inflammation of the bladder, is more prevalent among women. The most common cause of acute cystitis is E.coli bacteria. Acute cystitis can also be referred to as a urinary tract infection (UTI). Acute cystitis causes and risk factors As mentioned, the most common cause of acute cystitis is the ...click here to read more

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Kidney disease and constipation may be linked

A recent study suggests that individuals who suffer from constipation are more likely to develop kidney disease. According to the study findings, the risk of kidney problems may be lowered by managing and treating constipation. The study looked at medical records of 3.5 million U.S. veterans with normal kidney function. The researchers found that those ...click here to read more

Excess iron contributes to gestational diabetes

A new study found that too much iron can contribute to the onset of diabetes during pregnancy, adding to the debate over the necessity of iron supplementation for expecting women. The researchers found that women with the highest iron levels during their second trimester had double the risk of gestational diabetes, in comparison to women ...click here to read more

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