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Amyloidosis (excess amyloid protein) can increase the risk of kidney failure and heart failure. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that when it builds up in organs and tissues it can affect how they function and look which can lead to serious health consequences – primarily amyloidosis which can be life-threatening to organs. Amyloid is produced ...click here to read more

Workplaces can be effective areas to promote diabetes prevention by implementing intervention programs. It has been found that people who work in offices have higher blood sugar, so workplace interventions can help them make healthier lifestyle choices to help reduce the risk of diabetes. For the study employees with prediabetes were identified – elevated blood ...click here to read more

Projections of stomach cancer cases are expected to reach 24,590 in 2015, and 10,720 people will die from it this year alone. Stomach cancer commonly affects older adults, with an average diagnosis age of 69. Men are more at risk of developing stomach cancer than women. Stomach cancer in America used to be the leading ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes risk is higher in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) related inflammation. A recent study found that 50 percent of women with PCOS develop pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes before the age of 40. The researchers found that PCOS related inflammation could be the link between the two conditions. When we consume ...click here to read more

Grave’s disease increases the risk of hyperthyroidism and goiters. Grave’s disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism – a condition where the thyroid overproduces hormones that can have negative consequences on the body, such as speeding up the metabolism, sudden weight loss and an irregular heartbeat. Grave’s disease is an autoimmune disease where the ...click here to read more

Chronic pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation) is likely associated with smoking, alcohol and gene mutation. Chronic pancreatitis is a long-term progressive inflammatory disease of the pancreas, which can lead to permanent damage and malfunction of the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen and is responsible for producing enzymes and hormones to help digest ...click here to read more

Research from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research has revealed that what your father ate prior to you being born could have a large influence on your overall health. The researchers examined sperm cells of 13 lean and 10 obese men and found that there are different epigenetic marks that could affect ...click here to read more

A meniscus tear is a painful knee injury categorized by pain, swelling and stiffness, which can be influenced by body mass index (BMI) and obesity. A torn meniscus is a tear in the cartilage located on top of the tibia, which allows the femur to glide during knee movement. An MRI or knee arthroscopy will ...click here to read more

Burning off Thanksgiving calories can contribute to a healthier holiday season. When it comes to the holidays we tend to over indulge – especially when it comes to desserts. Even though Thanksgiving is a one day event, it can add unnecessary calories that can contribute to poor health in the long run. The Calorie Control ...click here to read more

Pernicious anemia is a vitamin B-12 deficiency that can contribute to nervous system disorders if left untreated. Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disorder where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced with vitamin B-12 and a protein called the intrinsic factor. Vitamin B-12 is found in many ...click here to read more

Sleep eating – nocturnal eating syndrome – is a sleep disorder, but it is different from a sleep-related eating disorder. Sleep-related eating disorders are linked with insomnia and nocturnal eating syndrome is associated with parasomnia. In nocturnal eating syndrome (NES) the individual can eat once, twice or even more throughout the night while they are ...click here to read more

Chronic constipation can be a warning sign for serious gastrointestinal disorders in adults. Constipation is the inability to have a bowel movement. A person may feel as if they need to have a bowel movement but spend unnecessary time just sitting on a toilet with no relief. This can lead to abdominal cramping, bloating and ...click here to read more

Depression, anxiety and stress levels have been shown to increase the risk of death by liver disease. The findings come from the University of Edinburgh, and it’s the first study to identify a possible link between psychological distress and death resulting from various forms of liver disease. The researchers are still unsure as to the ...click here to read more

People around the globe find that food is a major focus, yet most don’t practice what is referred to as mindful eating; a simple habit that can keep you healthier and help manage type 2 diabetes. A lot of us eat on the run or in a hurry, even when we do have the time ...click here to read more