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Overactive bladder, or OAB, affects about 15 percent of the North American population. People who have OAB find themselves using the bathroom eight or more times a day and can even have urge incontinence – involuntary loss of urine. Although it may appear that the older we get, the odds of us developing OAB increase, ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents stories regarding shingles, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia. We examine whether shingles is contagious and if it is a threat to pregnant women. We also explore rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic stress disorder, along with the risk of multiple sclerosis associated with one’s geographical location. Lastly, we wrap up ...click here to read more

If you ever have ever wondered what it means when your tongue is white, well, we have the answer for you. We are going to explain the causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies for a white tongue coating, which can range in severity. A white tongue mainly occurs when the surface of the tongue is ...click here to read more

It’s important to do a comparison of Lyme disease vs. multiple sclerosis (MS) as the two do have much in common. At the same time, they both have their own unique differences that distinguish one from another. Lyme disease is caused by a bite from a deer tick or black-legged tick, which transfer Borrelia burgdorferi ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks myelin, the protective covering around nerves and the spinal cord. Such induced myelin deterioration causes further damage to the nerves and spinal cord, resulting in the multiple sclerosis symptoms. Symptoms for multiple sclerosis patients can vary. Moreover, each patient may ...click here to read more

Dementia and mild cognitive impairment risk is linked to metabolic syndrome. The study looked at older adults from Singapore and found that those with certain cardiovascular risk factors were more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia over the course of six years. Metabolic syndrome is a complex of risk factors that increase the ...click here to read more

Throat mucus, or phlegm, can be a result of allergies or a sore throat, but there are numerous reasons for throat mucus, revealing what is going on inside your body. Even when you are healthy, your body is constantly producing mucus – in fact, up to 1.5 liters a day. Most of the time, this ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk is higher among women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to research. PTSD is a condition resulting from a stressful or traumatic experience and is characterized by intrusive memories of the event, increased arousal, avoidance of experiences associated with the traumatic event, and loss of interest in activities and relationships. To ...click here to read more

Asthma may raise the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the weakening of the main blood vessel in the body. It can cause sudden death if it ruptures. The study uncovered that asthma patients had a greater risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Other notable risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm include smoking, ...click here to read more

A new study revealed that seniors need to improve their blood pressure and cholesterol levels  in order to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Cardiovascular disease prevention among seniors is often difficult, as they are underrepresented in clinical trials and many doctors believe it is too late to begin intervention. A clinical review suggested ...click here to read more

It’s all about your tongue. Not necessarily a beauty feature, perhaps, but a close look at your own tongue color will tell you more about you than you think. That’s because the tongue is like a barometer to your body’s health and performance. By looking closely at the tongue, Chinese herbalists or naturopaths can detect vitamin ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be triggered by infections depending on your genetic makeup. The research team of the Arthritis Research U.K. Centre for Genetics and Genomics at The University of Manchester believe their findings can have important implications on the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Some rheumatoid arthritis patients test positive for autoantibodies, while ...click here to read more

A new study has found that patients with HIV may age faster, compared to individuals without the virus. With the improvements of antiviral medications, HIV patients are living longer, but doctors have noted that patients still manifest the signs of premature aging. Researchers used a highly accurate genetic marker of aging and found that HIV ...click here to read more

Heart problems become a real concern with each passing year. There are so many contributing factors that can cause harm to our heart that it basically is under constant threat. Our heart pumps the fuel for our entire body to function, and a weak heart ultimately contributes to a weak body. Blood pressure, cholesterol, arthrosclerosis, ...click here to read more