A new study has found that combination therapy is successful in treating tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease, in mice. The researchers found the combination therapy cured babesiosis, which is an emerging threat transmitted by the same ticks that spread Lyme disease. The treatment not only clears the infection, but also prevents recurrence, which sets combination ...click here to read more
New research has found that hearing damage is occurring at a much younger age, and no longer only affects seniors only. In fact, teenagers are now experiencing hearing damage, and the findings were uncovered during the study of tinnitus – which is ringing in the ears. Author of the study Larry Roberts said, “It’s a ...click here to read more
Certain weeks of a woman’s menstrual cycle may offer better chances of success in smoking cessation, according to new findings. The likelihood of success was found to be lower when smoking cessation fell on a woman’s follicular phase – the first half of the cycle. Lead author Reagan Wetherill said, “Understanding how menstrual cycle phase ...click here to read more
With the rising threat of Zika virus, individuals need to protect themselves more from mosquito bites, especially from mosquitoes carrying the virus. Zika virus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Symptoms of Zika virus include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. Although symptoms are mild and non-threatening in healthy individuals, Zika virus poses a ...click here to read more
June is Scleroderma Awareness Month, so we present some of our articles that discuss scleroderma, along with other conditions affected by the condition, including systemic sclerosis, atherosclerosis, interstitial lung disease, GERD, and heartburn. Scleroderma is the thickening and tightening of skin as a result of an autoimmune disease. But scleroderma doesn’t solely affect the skin. ...click here to read more
A new study has found that social media ‘likes’ have a powerful effect on teenager brain. Receiving a large number of likes on a post activates the same brain circuit as seen in consuming chocolate or winning money. Lead author Lauren Sherman said, “When the teens saw their own photos with a large number of ...click here to read more
In the U.S., cancer survivors have hit a new record at 15.5 million, and the American Cancer Society predicts that in another decade the number will exceed 20 million. Although increased survivorship is a huge success, it also implies the need for greater medical, emotional, and psychological support available to these survivors to aid in ...click here to read more
Research presented by the Mayo Clinic has shown that not only do people suffering from inflammatory heart disease have to contend with potentially life-threatening complications, but that they also have to face much higher risks of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease. Inflammatory bowel disease involves chronic inflammation of part or all of the digestive ...click here to read more
June is PTSD Awareness Month, so we’ve put together a list of our editorials that discuss PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), alongside other conditions that can affect or be affected by this condition, including rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, heart attack, stroke, and aging. PTSD is often associated with military servants as it affects 11 to 20 ...click here to read more
The week’s health news roundup presents stories regarding celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, aspartame, and Lyme disease. This week, we explored how celiac patients may be taking probiotics containing gluten, how vision damage due to multiple sclerosis may be reversed with over-the-counter cold medications, how rheumatoid arthritis may be triggered by estrogen and progesterone, ...click here to read more
A new study revealed that eczema in babies is tied to ‘hard’ water. Hard water contains a lot of minerals, and eczema is a chronic skin rash accompanied by itchiness. The study included 1,300 three-month old babies across the U.K. Researchers evaluated hardness of water and chlorine levels in areas where the babies resided. Babies ...click here to read more
Colon cancer survival rates are improved with daily low-dose aspirin. The Norwegian study found that among 23,000 colon cancer patients, those taking a low-dose aspirin daily were 15 percent less likely to die over the course of several years. The findings do not suggest that aspirin can extend the lives of colon cancer survivors, but ...click here to read more
There is a known link between migraines and estrogen, but it has never been fully understood. Researchers now are steps closer to better understanding this complex connection between migraines and levels of estrogen. The new study found that women who suffer severe headaches and migraines experience more dramatic drops in estrogen days prior to menstruation, ...click here to read more
A baby girl has been born with a Zika virus birth defect in New Jersey. Her mother was originally form Honduras and contracted the virus when visiting back home. The baby has an abnormally small head and an underdeveloped brain. Dr. Manny Alvarez, chairman of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at Hackensack ...click here to read more
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