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Professor Mike Riddell of York University, along with a team of international researchers and clinicians, have published a new set of guidelines to improve the way people with type 1 diabetes exercise and stay safe. While regular exercise can aid in the achievement of blood lipids, body composition, and fitness goals for those with type ...click here to read more

Higher levels of a specific protein known as klotho in the blood may help to preserve proper kidney function, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Klotho is a soluble protein that circulates in the blood and can influence cellular and endocrine pathways—its highest concentration is found ...click here to read more

While most of us are used to our urine being somewhere on the yellow spectrum, sometimes it can be a surprising color and raise concern. If you have noticed that you have orange urine and are asking yourself why, continue reading to discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this condition. Causes and complications of ...click here to read more

No one likes to talk about diarrhea, but unfortunately, from time to time, we all experience it. It is really unpleasant and it can strike anytime. The worst part is, you can’t always pinpoint the cause. Food is a common culprit, and some foods are more likely to cause diarrhea than others. Below are some ...click here to read more

A urine specific gravity test is a painless way for a doctor to check how your kidneys are diluting your urine and how your kidneys are functioning. In order for our bodies to work properly, they must contain the right amount of water. The kidneys have the important job of removing excess water from the ...click here to read more

An experimental drug being developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University is showing promise for simplifying the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. The drug, currently called AXT107, has only been tested in rabbits and mice so far, but the results are encouraging. Professor of ophthalmology, Dr. Peter Campochiaro, anticipates that the effects of the drug ...click here to read more

A Baker’s cyst (popliteal) is a fluid-filled sac that causes a bulge, along with feelings of tightness, behind the knee. The pain can worsen when the leg is extended at the knee or when the knee flexes as a result of activity. Baker’s cysts form when there is a problem with the knee joint that ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, catch up on Bel Marra’s liver cirrhosis update and discover the role played by liver fibrosis in the disease, as well as how to treat hepatitis C in liver cirrhosis patients and the symptoms and treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis. Liver fibrosis or scarring, leading cause of liver cirrhosis can ...click here to read more

You’ve most likely heard the phrase, “Don’t crack your knuckles or you’ll get arthritis.” This may have stopped you for the time being, but when no one was around, you probably went right back to it. But does the saying hold any truth, or is it just an old wives’ tale? Are we causing ourselves ...click here to read more

Bel Marra Health’s constipation update: Check out the articles below to discover how kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and stress may lead to chronic constipation, and to learn how certain yoga poses, acupuncture, and other natural remedies can help to ease the uncomfortable symptoms of constipation. Kidney disease and constipation may be linked A recent study ...click here to read more

We’ve all experienced muscle pain at one time or another. You know, the kind triggered by muscle strain, nerve compression, injury, not to mention when your joints are completely worn down. Whether it happens suddenly or gradually, muscle pain can cause plenty of discomfort—things like tightness, hardness, or a bulging feeling in your muscles. During ...click here to read more

A new urine test is being developed by researchers from Imperial College London, Newcastle University, and Aberystwyth University that has the ability to detect how healthy a patient’s diet truly is. The five minute test evaluates biological indicators in an individual’s urine sample that are created by the breakdown of specific foods. It is able ...click here to read more

Shoulder arthritis exercises are crucial for those who have any type of arthritis impacting the shoulder area. Whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, not exercising can lead to muscle atrophy, further joint deterioration, and joint instability. Shoulder arthritis can also lead to a frozen shoulder. Shoulder arthritis exercises should be carried out under the supervision ...click here to read more

The world’s first MRI study of the effect of kidney disease on heart function shows that the necessary dialysis treatments for those with kidney failure can cause heart damage. Recent research conducted by the University of Nottingham used magnetic resonance imaging to study the stress placed on patients’ hearts while they underwent kidney dialysis. The ...click here to read more