Category Archives: Health News

Cardiovascular damage could be reversed by greater exposure to sunlight, according to new research. Our cardiovascular system can be affected by different diseases and conditions that include diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis. The study revealed that vitamin D3 can restore the health of our cardiovascular system, thereby reducing the risk of a heart attack. Vitamin D3 ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has been found to have a link with insulin resistance—a characteristic of patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. Based on this finding, researchers in Sweden have been successful in developing a common treatment for both fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis (HS), ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease can be predicted even in people with intact memories if disruptions are observed in their circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm refers to our internal body clock, which controls our sleep/wake cycle. Changes in this rhythm cannot be detected in brain scans and need not affect a person’s memory. However, a research paper published in ...click here to read more

Pulmonary infarction is defined as the death of one or more segments of the lung tissue due to a lack of blood supply. This dead tissue is known as a pulmonary infarct. The decreased or deficiency in blood flow is usually caused by an obstruction in a blood vessel serving the lung. This obstruction may ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline, often observed in patients surviving a stroke, can be slowed down with a MIND diet. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center examined the MIND diet and claim that it reduces the risk of dementia that is commonly observed in stroke survivors. The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a combination ...click here to read more

Congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition where the heart functions inefficiently, has been found to be linked with metabolism. According to new research published by the German Cancer Research Center, metabolic changes in the body affect this progressive and life-threatening condition. A change in metabolism refers to a change in the key source of energy ...click here to read more

Gluten is a type of protein that is found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Some people have gluten sensitivity and have allergic reactions to it. In addition, those with celiac disease can have a bad bodily reaction to this protein if consumed. Those with celiac have a restricted diet and can only ...click here to read more

The latest research on epilepsy, a neurological disorder, has led to the discovery of a link between epilepsy with reduced brain volume and depression. A research-based article recently published in Brain explains how epilepsy affects the thickness of grey matter in the brain, leading to its progressive decline. In another study published in Epilepsia, scientists ...click here to read more

Coconut oil is surrounded by a lot of hype. Some people use it to clean their teeth, while others use it as an all-day moisturizer for their skin. It’s true that coconut oil has several different uses, but is it safe? Rather, is it a healthy oil to consume if you’re concerned about your heart? ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a problem that many males deal with. It is defined as the inability to reach or maintain an erection, often making sexual intercourse difficult or impossible. Although there are many different causes for ED, it can be treated without the need for medication. Essential oils have proven to be ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is an incurable condition that causes chronic pain in bones and muscles. While it has no cure, doctors have linked it with the nervous system, as it is the nerves that send the pain sensation to the brain. A recent study draws a connection between fibromyalgia and a hypersensitive brain. The study was carried ...click here to read more

According to research published in The Journal of Physiology, elderly people lose muscle mass and muscle strength faster in their legs, which affects their walking speed. Once walking speed is affected, people tend to be less active and this affects their overall health and even their life span. If you build up muscle, not only will ...click here to read more

Glaucoma can develop in people with normal intraocular pressure, suggests research carried out by the National Eye Institute. Findings of the study link glaucoma to strain caused by recurring yet unavoidable movements of the eye. Doctors estimate that we move our eyes approximately 183,000 times in a day, which includes rapid eye movements during sleep. ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is a condition where a person can hear a loud ringing or buzzing sound in the head that can be treated using sound therapy. An experiment conducted by researchers for Baker Group LLP found that the human brain can be trained to ignore the annoying tinnitus ringing in the ears—a sound that has no external ...click here to read more