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Lyme disease and Zika virus are known as zoonotic diseases, meaning they come from animals and spread to humans. Both illnesses are currently on the rise in the U.S. and worldwide, so it’s important to have a good understanding of each in order to effectively protect yourself and your family. Lyme disease is transmitted through ...click here to read more

Chronic knee pain treatment using acupuncture in middle-aged people may be ineffective. Based on the study, researchers did not see any benefits in patients older than 50 with moderate to severe chronic knee pain. Researchers at the University of Melbourne randomly assigned 282 patients with chronic knee pain to needle acupuncture, laser acupuncture, no acupuncture, ...click here to read more

Psoriasis is commonly confused with other skin conditions, especially ringworm, so looking at Psoriasis vs. Ringworm symptoms and causes can help people zero in on proper treatment. There are several types of skin conditions and different causes for them. To gain relief, of course, you need a proper diagnosis and treatment. Oftentimes, the skin condition ...click here to read more

Americans who endured a sprained or broken ankle may have larger health implications later in life. Based on a survey of thousands of adults, the study found that individuals who experienced a sprained or broken ankle were more likely to suffer disability or arthritis later on in life, along with heart and respiratory issues. Although the ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction (ED) – impotence – is the inability to get or maintain an erection. There are factors, like alcohol and stress, that can hinder your ability to obtain an erection. But in the case of ED, it is a chronic problem, which may also reveal an underlying health issue. For example, erectile dysfunction can reveal heart disease ...click here to read more

Shingles and eczema are skin conditions that can cause a rash-like appearance and inflammation of the skin. Knowing the differences between the two can aid in proper diagnosis as both require a specific treatment. Shingles is a painful rash that is commonly seen among seniors. It is caused by the herpes zoster virus and can ...click here to read more

Depression and anxiety are common features in fibromyalgia patients. A recent online survey involving those who suffer from the chronic condition showed that almost two-thirds of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia have also been diagnosed with depression. The survey, conducted by the chronic support community NewLifeOutlook, included 671 people living with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is best described ...click here to read more

Psoriasis severity is linked to an increased comorbid presence of kidney, liver, and pancreatic diseases. In the study published in JAMA Dermatology, the researchers uncovered that psoriasis severity – measured by the percentage of the affected body surface – is strongly associated with a higher risk of comorbidities, including those that affect the lungs, liver, ...click here to read more

In fibromyalgia patients, going gluten-free may be a potential dietary intervention. Fibromyalgia currently does not have a cure, but treatments are available to ease symptoms for improving the quality of life. The researchers conducted a review of studies based on fibromyalgia and nutrition. Current treatment guidelines consist of a multidisciplinary approach of pharmacological and nonpharmacological ...click here to read more

Experiencing some kind of pain between the shoulder blades may not seem like a very serious experience. You may have had a rough sleep that night or maybe worked out a bit too hard, so you immediately think that the pain must be a result of some kind of physical stress or activity. Though it ...click here to read more

Research has shown that accumulated bad posture can contribute to back pain, so you must maintain good posture to minimize back pain. Chronic pain affects millions of people and has now become a problem of epidemic proportions. People are suffering and searching for answers, but there doesn’t seem to be a definitive solution to resolving ...click here to read more

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month so we have included topics discussing spinal stenosis, ankylosing spondylitis, low back pain, and spinal muscular strophy. Scoliosis is a curvature in the spine which typically can occur during puberty. Common treatment for scoliosis is wearing a brace for several hours throughout the day but if the curvature is ...click here to read more

A new study conducted by scientists and researchers at the Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, in Aydin, Turkey, suggests that poor sleep quality is a reason for the sexual problems reported by women with fibromyalgia (FM). The researchers conclude that addressing insomnia and treating disturbed sleep can resolve the sexual problems in FM. The ...click here to read more

A pinched nerve in a shoulder blade is a common, but temporary condition that can be very painful and cause a lot of discomfort. A pinched nerve happens when too much pressure is applied to the tissue surrounding the nerve. In the shoulder blade, the pressure may result from a compressed or trapped nerve and ...click here to read more