Category Archives: General Health

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) treatment guidelines have been updated with new insights. The new insights come from researchers at Rush University Medical Center, which help improve treatment methods for hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism – the thyroid’s underproduction of essential hormones for bodily functions – affects nearly 10 million Americans. Traditional treatment of hypothyroidism involves regular supplementation of ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of vision loss, which can contribute to blindness among seniors. Nearly 20 percent of seniors aged 65 to 75 suffer from AMD and yet much is still unknown about the condition. In age-related macular degeneration, abnormal blood vessels invade the retina, and the macula – located ...click here to read more

Evidence from a study at the University of California, San Francisco indicates that up to a third of women who have gone through menopause appear to suffer more disruptive symptoms if they are prone to urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence ranges from occasional leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having the urge to urinate ...click here to read more

Hepatitis liver inflammation may be reduced by specific immune cells. A new study from Belgium researchers reports that a specific immune cell type in the liver can dampen the immune response, reduce inflammation, and protect against liver damage. Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium used mice to explore monocytes’ role – immune cells that help ...click here to read more

Chest pain is always taken seriously as it can be a strong indicator that something is wrong with your heart. You may notice when you go in for a checkup the doctor will usually ask if your symptoms include chest pain as they try to rule out heart issues. But sometimes chest pains don’t necessarily ...click here to read more

Pneumonia and middle ear infections might be prevented by diverse bacteria in the gut microbiome. In the study published in mBio, researchers demonstrated that harmless bacteria found in the nose and on the skin may negatively impact the growth of a common pathogen, leading to middle ear infection in children and pneumonia in children and ...click here to read more

Kidney disease in women is linked to a higher risk of peripheral arterial disease and poor leg circulation. The new study looked at nearly 3,200 individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the researchers found that women under the age of 70 with kidney disease had a 53 percent greater risk of peripheral arterial disease ...click here to read more

If you wake up sluggish and groggy, the first thing you probably do is reach for a cup of coffee. For many Americans, drinking coffee first thing in the morning has become a daily ritual. We opt for coffee because, thanks to its caffeine content, you may instantly begin to feel awake. But after a ...click here to read more

Herpes zoster, which is commonly known as shingles, causes painful blisters near the nerves on one side of your body, but what many people don’t realize is that it can also cause damage to your eyes, including eye infection, blurry vision, and swollen eyelids. If you haven’t had chickenpox then you can’t get herpes zoster, ...click here to read more

Abdominal hernia repair recovery has been found to take longer than expected, especially in women. The findings from the Mayo Clinic suggest that patients should be able to quickly return to their normal activities following an abdominal hernia repair, but many patients still experience pain and fatigue up to several days after the surgery. Furthermore, ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two common forms of thyroid diseases, which – if left unmanaged – can make daily living quite challenging. Hypothyroidism is also known as an underactive thyroid, meaning the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones, thus slowing down bodily functions. In hyperthyroidism – overactive thyroid – the thyroid overproduces thyroid hormones, which in ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis inflammation and tissue damage have been found to be treatable with green tea compound. The discovery came from researchers at Washington State University, revealing a new approach in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and tissue damage. Lead researcher Salah-uddin Ahmed said, “Existing drugs for rheumatoid arthritis are expensive, immunosuppressive, and sometimes unsuitable for long-term ...click here to read more

Ovarian cysts are cysts that develop on women’s ovaries, which are part of the reproductive system and are found on both sides of the uterus. Most women will develop at least one ovarian cyst in their lifetime and often these cysts are painless, symptomless, and are only discovered during a routine checkup. There are two ...click here to read more

Mindfulness is linked to better blood sugar levels and cardiovascular health. Mindfulness is the inherent trait of being aware of one’s present thoughts and feelings. The study from Brown University looked at 399 people, using health indicators that included dispositional mindfulness and blood glucose. The researchers found that higher scores of mindfulness were associated with ...click here to read more