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Chronic kidney disease has long been associated with diabetes, but a recent study has uncovered a novel link between the two conditions. The researchers found that when kidneys fail, the buildup of urea in the blood can lead to diabetes. Principal investigator Dr. Vincent Poitout said, “We identified molecular mechanisms that may be responsible for ...click here to read more

Toxic megacolon is a condition of a malfunctioning large intestine. Namely, the term megacolon implies the atypical dilation of the colon, while “toxic” indicates the severity of the problem. Often a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, toxic megacolon is a rare and life-threatening condition in which the large intestine quickly widens within a few days. ...click here to read more

Women with urinary incontinence are more likely to experience depression, including postpartum depression. For the study, researchers followed middle-aged women with incontinence and found they are more likely to develop depression, compared to middle-aged women without incontinence. Researcher Jodie Avery said, “Women with both incontinence and depression scored lower in all areas of quality of ...click here to read more

Watery eyes – also known as epiphora – is a common condition, though commonly misunderstood. Basically, epiphora means an overflow of tears, often without a particular reason. While tears normally drain through the nasolacrimal system, if there is insufficient tear film drainage from the eyes, the tears overflow onto the face. Epiphora can occur at ...click here to read more

A new study has found that if you want to be successful in your weight loss efforts, you should hang out with thinner friends. The study analyzed survey results from over 9,300 Americans. Overweight people were less likely to drop pounds if their social network consisted of other overweight people. Although hanging out with fellow ...click here to read more

The new report suggests that people who live a sedentary lifestyle are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The findings unveiled that sedentary seniors have a 50 percent higher risk of developing dementia, compared to those exercising regularly. Examples of moderate physical activity include walking, cycling, ballroom dancing, or gardening, according to the ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks can be embarrassing as they can strike at any time. There are numerous reasons for bladder leaks. Knowing what’s causing them in your case can help you better address the issue. Here are four common causes of bladder leaks and what you can do about each of them to reduce your risk of ...click here to read more

Adult development of asthma has been linked to pose risks to the heart. The latest findings looked at nearly 1,300 adults who did not have heart disease at the beginning of the study. Of the participants, 111 were diagnosed with asthma as adults and 55 were diagnosed with asthma as kids. The participants were tracked ...click here to read more

The more weight you carry the higher your risk for certain cancers may be according to research findings. The study found staying slim throughout your life can lower your risk for at least eight different types of cancer. Those cancers included stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, ovary and thyroid, meningioma and multiple myeloma. The latest findings ...click here to read more

Kidney stones update 2016: Chronic kidney disease, stroke, heart disease, urinary tract infection, kidney failure, and fracture. Kidney stones is a painful problem that can last for weeks in some cases, but you should not suffer when there are ways to get rid of the stones – including natural home remedies. Kidney stones form when ...click here to read more

When we talk muscles and bones, you probably think of building strength with exercise. While physical activity does the trick, it’s not the only factor determining the strength or weakness of your muscles. Aging is another large factor that can rob you of your strength and cause bone weakness. Still, there’s something else that can ...click here to read more

Results from a recent survey have been tallied and it seems that men look younger with hair transplants – we apologize now if you are bald. The study also suggested that not only do men who are bald look older but they are less-attractive – once again, our deepest apologies but this is what the ...click here to read more

Study findings have uncovered that deadly heart problems can run in the family. Co-author Dr. John Elefteriades said, “Family history is very important and is one factor in our ‘guilt by association paradigm’ for identifying patients at risk.” The researchers reviewed family histories of 90 people treated for an aortic dissection. The researchers found that ...click here to read more

Unlike kidney stones, which are solid stone-like forms, kidney cysts are fluid-filled pouches. Although a kidney cyst is generally non-cancerous and harmless, some of them can be associated with kidney disorders which can lead to complications. There are two different types of kidney cyst: polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and simple kidney cysts. PKD is a genetic disorder ...click here to read more