Category Archives: Health News

November is COPD Awareness Month, so in light of this we present our articles discussing COPD and related topics, such as atrial fibrillation, Crohn’s disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, asthma, and ulcerative colitis. Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mainly affects the lungs, there are many other conditions associated with COPD. For example, COPD raises the ...click here to read more

November is Bladder Health Awareness Month, so we have put together our top articles discussing various bladder issues, including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, dementia, and lower urinary tract symptoms. Bladder health problems are on the rise and become quite common with age. As populations continue to grow old, we hear more and more about bladder ...click here to read more

Dementia risk is independently linked with sepsis, delirium, and acute dialysis among the elderly. The study looked at a random five percent of senior Medicare patients who were treated in intensive care in 2005. The participants were followed for three years. The study included 25,368 patients, and 4,519 of them were diagnosed with dementia. Older ...click here to read more

Acute cystitis (bladder infection), the sudden inflammation of the bladder, is more prevalent among women. The most common cause of acute cystitis is E.coli bacteria. Acute cystitis can also be referred to as a urinary tract infection (UTI). Acute cystitis causes and risk factors As mentioned, the most common cause of acute cystitis is the ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that individuals who suffer from constipation are more likely to develop kidney disease. According to the study findings, the risk of kidney problems may be lowered by managing and treating constipation. The study looked at medical records of 3.5 million U.S. veterans with normal kidney function. The researchers found that those ...click here to read more

A new study found that too much iron can contribute to the onset of diabetes during pregnancy, adding to the debate over the necessity of iron supplementation for expecting women. The researchers found that women with the highest iron levels during their second trimester had double the risk of gestational diabetes, in comparison to women ...click here to read more

Taking high-dose statins – cholesterol-lowering drugs – slightly improves survival rates for certain patients. The study followed over 509,000 patients with various forms of cardiovascular disease. The researchers found that survival rates increased by nine percent with high-dose statins, compared to moderate-dose statins, over the course of a year. The participants in the study were ...click here to read more

As estrogen levels drop after menopause, studies show that it impacts women’s memory. Memory loss is a very common symptom many seniors report. In fact, 75 percent of older adults report some degree of memory problems. Although women generally outperform men on memory tests, menopausal women report higher rates of forgetfulness. Executive director of the ...click here to read more

If you’re lacking gym motivation, some social media competition may give you the push you need. Senior study author Damon Centola explained, “Supportive groups can backfire because they draw attention to members who are less active, which can create a downward spiral of participation.” In his words, competition groups “frame relationships in terms of goal-setting ...click here to read more

Brain scans may help with earlier diagnosis of dementia, which affects tens of millions people worldwide. There is no cure for dementia, but there are treatments available to help manage the symptoms. Early detection of dementia amps up the effectiveness of the treatment. The study revealed that MRI scans can help doctors diagnose dementia by ...click here to read more

Individuals with low levels of the ‘love hormone’ – oxytocin – have been found to have less empathy than those with higher levels. Researchers found that oxytocin replacement therapy could improve well-being of people who are low in the hormone. The study included 20 people with medical conditions that lead to low levels of oxytocin ...click here to read more

A new study on mice found that food additives commonly found in processed foods increased the risk of colon cancer. Emulsifiers are commonly added to food for texture and prolonged shelf life. In mice, consumption of two common emulsifiers led to intestinal bacteria changes, promoting inflammation and colon cancer. Researcher Emilie Viennois explained, “The incidence ...click here to read more

A new study has revealed that people living in darker, colder climates – further away from the equator – have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms earlier on. Multiple sclerosis is believed to be caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors, including exposure to sunlight and vitamin D. The researchers ...click here to read more

A jury in St. Louis has come to a consensus against Johnson & Johnson on the issue of baby powder being associated with ovarian cancer. The multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the company was started by a woman who suggested she used the product for decades and it contributed to her ovarian cancer diagnosis. There are currently ...click here to read more