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April is Foot Health Awareness Month, so we have compiled a list of our stories to help inform you about diabetes, gangrene, sprained ankles, and smelly feet to help educate you on foot health. Many of us may take our foot health for granted, but when a problem does arise it can be quite serious ...click here to read more

Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup offers you recent news stories on ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Zika virus, and burning stomach. We discuss natural ways to treat ulcerative colitis, the similarities and differences between Zika and dengue, causes and remedies for a burning stomach, and the increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in legs) ...click here to read more

A new study found that psoriasis patients are more likely to develop an aneurysm in the abdomen, compared to those without the autoimmune disorder. Although the risk is small, it is still important to note. The researchers also found that the risk of an abdominal aneurysm increases with the severity of psoriasis. The reason for ...click here to read more

A new study found that epilepsy patients may benefit from a one-a-day medication instead of the traditional two-a-day drug, which is currently used. The findings are still in their early phase, and the researchers compared the effectiveness of eslicarbazepine acetate (Aptiom), which is a one-a-day drug, to carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol), a two-a-day drug, in over ...click here to read more

A new study has found that exercise temporarily suppresses appetite, showing that common fears that exercise increases hunger are but a mere myth. The findings come from two small studies in which one group of participants lowered their calorie intake by exercising and another group by cutting on their food consumption. While they burned the ...click here to read more

By now you know that eating fast food isn’t the healthiest choice you can make, but a new study suggests that eating fast food can actually expose you to harmful chemicals known as phthalates. The researchers found that fast-food eaters had higher levels of phthalates in their urine – in fact, 24 to 40 percent ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the 2015-2016 flu season is coming to its end and has been a generally mild one overall. We previously reported that the current season saw fewer flu cases and flu-related deaths, and now the CDC reports it is slowly drawing to a close. Unlike ...click here to read more

Severe depression has been linked to dementia in seniors, with both major depression and worsening condition increasing a person’s risk of dementia. The study involved nearly 2,500 seniors in their 70s without any signs of dementia. Participants were monitored for five years for depression symptoms, and screened for six years for signs of dementia. Twenty-one ...click here to read more

A new study has added more evidence to the old claim that good night’s sleep helps ward off colds and infections. The researchers found that individuals who slept for less than five hours had a 28 percent higher risk of catching a cold, compared to those who received regular sleep (seven to eight hours). Furthermore, ...click here to read more

The Zika virus, which is spreading across Brazil and the world, may be linked to an autoimmune brain disorder, according to new findings. The researchers suggest this autoimmune brain disorder is similar to multiple sclerosis. So far, Zika virus is already tied to a birth defect known as microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome. The autoimmune brain ...click here to read more

Amputees may experience phantom pain, which is a painful sensation in the location where the amputated limb used to be. New research suggests, a freezing technique may help ease this pain, which can be quite debilitating. The freezing technique, known as cryoablation therapy, can help offer pain relief for nearly 200,000 Americans who undergo an ...click here to read more

Researchers have uncovered numerous factors that contribute to the risk of asthma in women, namely, being underweight or obese while smoking and drinking. The researchers analyzed data from 175,000 people aged 18 to 44 in 51 countries. The risk of developing asthma doubled in underweight and obese women who drank and smoke, compared to women ...click here to read more

It may not be new to you, but the studies that suggest prolonged sitting shortens your life continue to pile up. The solution? Either reduce your amount of sitting time or begin exercising much more – ideally, you should be doing both regardless. The latest findings come from Brazilian researchers who looked at data from ...click here to read more

A new study suggests taking the necessary steps to care for your heart can positively affect for your kidneys as well. The researchers looked at over 14,800 adults aged 45 to 64 who were grouped based on how closely they followed the guidelines set out by the American Heart Association. The seven ideals include healthy blood pressure, ...click here to read more