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Diarrhea is generally a sign that something is going on internally. But if you start to see red diarrhea, it could be a cause for panic. Stool is typically brown in color and shaped like a log. Diarrhea, on the other hand, is loose and can occur quite suddenly. The color of your diarrhea can ...click here to read more

This set of weekly health news focuses on articles that cover topics on essential oils for ED (erectile dysfunction), ectopic heartbeats, yoga for fibromyalgia, pulmonary infarction, and iliac artery aneurysm. The article on essential oils for ED lists a total of 13 essential oils as an alternative to medication and provides guidance on how they ...click here to read more

American Heart Month is observed for the entire period of February to spread awareness about heart health and lifestyle changes that can prevent the onset of problems such as cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) and leaky heart valve. Articles published in this week’s round-up also contain a resting heart rate chart and discuss foods that lower heart ...click here to read more

February is Low Vision Awareness Month, so we are rounding up our relevant topics. You can read about low vision in elderly, how to improve your quality of life, AMD lifestyle changes, AMD home remedies, and an AMD diet. AMD refers to age-related macular degeneration. In simpler words, it refers to eye problems caused due ...click here to read more

Dry, itchy eyes can occur for several reasons including allergies or illness. Most people suffer from dry, itchy eyes in the spring or summer, but they can occur in the winter too. This is because your eyes are constantly being exposed to dry, warm air from heater systems, a reduction in humidity, and colder temperatures. ...click here to read more

Tenesmus or rectal tenesmus, as it is often called, is associated with incomplete bowel movements. Tenesmus can be painful and leave a sufferer confused about what is happening to their body. Here, we look at what causes tenesmus, tenesmus symptoms, and how to address the condition. A tenesmus definition is simply a feeling of not ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease can be predicted even in people with intact memories if disruptions are observed in their circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm refers to our internal body clock, which controls our sleep/wake cycle. Changes in this rhythm cannot be detected in brain scans and need not affect a person’s memory. However, a research paper published in ...click here to read more

Cervical vertigo is best described as dizziness that occurs when you move your neck. While there are different reasons for a person to suffer from cervical vertigo, in almost all cases, the condition includes neck pain. Many people are familiar with the term vertigo, but cervical vertigo should not be confused with aural vertigo. Aural ...click here to read more

Congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition where the heart functions inefficiently, has been found to be linked with metabolism. According to new research published by the German Cancer Research Center, metabolic changes in the body affect this progressive and life-threatening condition. A change in metabolism refers to a change in the key source of energy ...click here to read more

Constrictive pericarditis is a chronic condition that can become a serious health issue, especially if left untreated. While there are different factors that can lead to constrictive pericarditis, the key to recovering is early diagnosis and treatment. If you have never heard the term constrictive pericarditis it probably sounds ominous. What is constrictive pericarditis? Simply ...click here to read more

An ectopic heartbeat occurs as the result of an irregular or premature heartbeat. Other medical terms for this phenomenon include premature ventricular contraction, premature atrial contraction, and extrasystole. It may feel like your heart is momentarily fluttering or skipping a beat. But, what is an ectopic heartbeat exactly? The real reason you may experience one ...click here to read more

Collagenous colitis (CC) is a type of microscopic colitis (the only other type being lymphocytic colitis) whereby a layer of collagen forms inside tissue of the colon. Another definition of collagenous colitis is that it is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease. Sufferers of the condition may experience watery diarrhea and pain in the belly. ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever listened to anybody’s heartbeat (including your own), it probably sounded similar to “lub-dub, lub-dub.” A heartbeat—or heart rate—signals life and is a strong indication of health as well. In a healthy individual, a normal resting heart rate—when they are still and not in motion—should range between 60 and 100 beats per minute ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, then essential oils for sleep may be what you need. Essential oils have grown in popularity as a natural treatment for many ailments, including pain relief, reducing stress and anxiety, and even aiding in sleep. Essential oils have been around for thousands of years and are ...click here to read more