Health News

Risk of irregular heartbeat affected by race

A strong link has been found between the risk of atrial fibrillation and race. Whites with heart failure are at a much greater risk for atrial fibrillation, compared to blacks and Hispanics. Heart failure is a common risk factor for atrial fibrillation and affects nearly 5.8 million Americans. The researchers reviewed data from over 68,000 ...click here to read more

Poor leg circulation improved with a restored blood flow better than with exercise

Poor circulation in the legs can be improved through the surgical restoration of blood flow to the area, which was found to be more effective than exercise. The condition is known as peripheral artery disease (PAD) and it’s characterized by pain and fatigue that patients experience while walking. Symptoms results from poor blood circulation in ...click here to read more

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day: chronic migraine, lupus, IBS, and rheumatoid arthritis

May 12 is the National Fibromyalgia Day, which sheds light on this painful condition, but we want to raise awareness about all aspects of fibromyalgia so we are including stories about chronic migraines, lupus, IBS, and rheumatoid arthritis, and how they are impacted by fibromyalgia. There is still much unknown about fibromyalgia, but the more ...click here to read more

National Women’s Health Week, kidney disease, urinary Incontinence, uterine fibroids, and multiple sclerosis

National Women’s Health Week starts today, kicking off a week of all things related to women’s health. To get your Women’s Health Week started, we wanted to present you some of our top news stories on women’s health issues, including kidney disease, urinary incontinence, uterine fibroids, and multiple sclerosis. We hope you find these articles useful ...click here to read more

Kidney disease and climate change linked, study

A new study has revealed a link between climate change and kidney disease. The findings suggest that global warming may be increasing incidences of kidney disease. The study showed that heat stress-related chronic kidney disease is on the rise in rural areas located in hot climates. This risk has increased with global warming and rising ...click here to read more

Good cholesterol improved in obese teen boys after weight loss surgery

Good cholesterol levels increased in obese teen boys after weight loss surgery, a new study found. The researchers uncovered that the surgery helps enhance the protective effects of HDL cholesterol. Study author Dr. Amy Shah said, “We already knew that weight loss surgery improves weight and cholesterol numbers. This new research shows that there are ...click here to read more

Weekly health news roundup: Fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, psoriasis, and obstructive sleep apnea

This week’s health news roundup has stories regarding fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, psoriasis, and obstructive sleep apnea. More specifically, we discuss fibromyalgia in hyperparathyroidism, Lyme disease inflammation and the nervous system, psoriasis risk in high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea and vitamin D deficiency, and kidney failure due to interstitial nephritis. So if you missed the hot ...click here to read more

U.S. seniors affected by poor vision and dangerous falls

Millions of American seniors are affected by poor vision, which contributes to dangerous falls increasing the risk of disability. Nearly 2.8 million seniors are believed to have severe vision impairment and of them 1.3 million experience a fall at least once. Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, explained that falls “represent ...click here to read more

Popular heart drug linked to dementia risk

A popular heart drug for atrial fibrillation could increase the risk of dementia. The drug is warfarin, which is used to prevent blood clots. The study found that patients taking warfarin had a higher risk for dementia if their blood levels of the drug were often too high or too low.The results remained the same ...click here to read more

Fatty foods lead to daytime sleepiness

A new study found that men who consumed fatty foods experienced greater daytime sleepiness resulting in an afternoon nap. The study looked at nearly 800 men aged 35 to 80, with those who ate fatty diets reporting greater daytime sleepiness. The findings were not related to body weight, physical activity, or chronic health issues. Researchers ...click here to read more