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A new study has found that hepatitis C patients are more likely to consume alcohol in excess, which is particularly hazardous as it could accelerate liver damage associated with the virus. The study found that hepatitis C patients were three times more likely to consume more than five alcoholic beverages daily, compared to individuals without ...click here to read more

Zika virus has now been linked to vision problems in babies. Zika virus is already associated with microcephaly, which is a birth defect that causes abnormally small heads and brains in babies. Research has found that one-third of Brazilian babies with microcephaly also have vision problems as well, including ocular lesions, optic nerve abnormalities, and ...click here to read more

Antidepressants are prescribed not just for depression, but also for numerous other health problems – which explains the rise of the use of these medications. The Canadian study found that antidepressants used for depression only account for a little over a half of antidepressant prescriptions. Antidepressants have also been prescribed for insomnia, anxiety, fibromyalgia, migraines, ...click here to read more

The ancient practice of tai chi has been found to offer benefits and improvements in patients with knee osteoarthritis when anti-inflammatory and physical therapies fail. Not only did tai chi benefit knee osteoarthritis, but it was found to improve well-being as well. Tai chi was found to be particularly beneficial for patients who are overweight ...click here to read more

With warmer weather upon us, the risk of Lyme disease increases as we spend more and more time outside – especially, in wooded, forestry areas. Vector-borne disease expert Stephen Wikel explained, “Luckily, ticks don’t fly, jump, or fall from the sky. They generally move from grass to a living host, and crawl upwards, looking for ...click here to read more

A new drug to treat melanoma is boosting survival rates with some patients even being cured of skin cancer. Keytruda (pembrolizumab) helped four in 10 patients with advanced melanoma stay alive. Complete remission was also seen in 15 percent of patients and some remained cancer-free even after stopping Keytruda. Keytruda has seen some success as ...click here to read more

The risk of heart disease in seniors is reduced with intensive hypertension treatment without increasing the risk of falls or other complications. Study author Dr. Jeff Williamson said, “These findings have substantial implications for the future of high blood pressure therapy in older adults because of its high prevalence in this age group, and because ...click here to read more

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have noted that many public pools and hot tubs contain dirty water, which warrants for their closure. The CDC reported that thousands of public water venues violate safety regulations resulting in shutdown. Michael Beach, the CDC’s associate director for healthy water, said, “We have a long way to ...click here to read more

A study has found that giving certain foods to babies may help reduce their risk of food allergies later on. Previous studies have suggested avoiding giving babies certain foods as it could lead to allergies, but the new findings suggests otherwise. The study of nearly 1,400 children found that babies that grew up eating peanuts, eggs, ...click here to read more

May is Celiac Awareness Month, which highlights not only the condition but the significance of a gluten-free diet. Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks gluten as if it were a threat when it enters the body, causing negative side effects. There are many other factors that relate to celiac disease ...click here to read more

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, so we have compiled a list of articles discussing rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and arthritis knee pain. Arthritis is an umbrella term that refers to a condition with the presence of inflammation. Joint pain, swelling, and limited mobility are major characteristics across the board in many different types ...click here to read more

Taking aspirin after a mini-stroke may help prevent a full-blown stroke. After a mini-stroke, the risk of a major stroke is 1,000 times higher, compared to the general public. The findings come from nearly 56,000 people. The researchers found that taking aspirin after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) reduced the risk of major stroke in ...click here to read more

A new study has found that Asian Americans are healthier than other American adults. Asian Americans are less likely to report poor health, have multiple chronic conditions, or have serious psychological problems. Asian Americans are also less likely to say they must limit work or social activities, compared to others of the same age. Dr. ...click here to read more

May is the National Stroke Awareness Month, so we compiled an overview of some of the many factors contributing to stroke, including high blood pressure, the Mediterranean diet, migraine with aura, and the flu vaccine. Stroke is a preventable condition and not an inevitable part of aging. Furthermore, many of the risk factors associated with ...click here to read more