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The cause of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms in type 1 diabetes has been uncovered, so researchers are hopeful that treatment is now possible. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in type 1 diabetes; some of them include delayed emptying of the stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal distention and fecal incontinence – all of which can impact a person’s quality ...click here to read more

The results of a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health could lead to new follow-up protocols for oropharyngeal cancer patients. Cancer in the oropharynx is responsible for almost 3% percent of new cancers in the United States. In a study among 67 oropharyngeal cancer patients, traces of HPV16 ...click here to read more

A recent study by scientists at Michigan State University suggests that even drug resistant tuberculosis can be effectively treated with a common glaucoma medication. The study, which was led by MSU microbiologist Robert Abramovitch and graduate student Benjamin Johnson, is published in current issue of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. The scientists discovered that the sulfonamide medication ...click here to read more

A new study supported by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society suggests building confidence in those with the disease can help them lead fuller lives. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own nerves. Over time it can greatly affect a person’s ability to move and perform everyday functions. MS can ...click here to read more

When your knees hurt, it can really hold you back from doing the things you love. Even getting up from your seat becomes a struggle. You probably stick to the usual remedy of taking a pain-reliever containing acetaminophen, the over-the-counter drug that’s often an alternative to aspirin. They can take hours to kick in and ...click here to read more

As we all age, some natural decline in our senses is to be expected. Yet even a slight deterioration of our eyesight can be scary. Not only can it get in the way of our ability to understand our surroundings, it can have a significant impact on our comfort, safety and overall independence. There is ...click here to read more

Have you ever been to a party and noticed you have to lean in a little closer to a person to be able to hear them tell a story? Maybe you’ve noticed it’s happening more and more as you get older, sometimes even in quiet rooms? Hearing troubles interfere with our daily lives, taking away ...click here to read more

Always a fast-forward subject, stem cell therapy has seen some time in the spotlight recently. There has been a fair bit of promise in this genre of medicine where healthy stem cells are injected into your body to replace damaged or diseased cells. When it comes to new treatments that help with something as fundamental ...click here to read more

Chronic migraines obviously affect the sufferer, but a new survey shows that they can be harmful for the entire family – highlighting the importance of prevention and treatment. Researchers at Montefiore Headache Center in New York conducted an extensive survey of people with chronic migraines to look at the greater impact of the condition beyond ...click here to read more

Odds are you or someone you know has type 2 diabetes, and finds monitoring their food intake and managing blood sugar levels a challenge. It’s not easy to pass up all those sweets and cocktails, either… To that end, insulin pumps have freed many diabetics from a routine of precisely-timed injections, but the treatment option ...click here to read more

Stretching and breathing your way through yoga poses is good for the body and spirit. I’ve tried it myself – getting into “corpse” pose at the end is like floating on cloud nine! This ancient practice has taken off in North America in various forms, like gentle yoga for seniors, yoga bootcamp and even laughter ...click here to read more

Good news if you know someone suffering from Parkinson’s disease, the degenerative condition known for its telltale shakes, tremors and difficulty with simple tasks. A newly discovered gene could lead to an exciting new treatment. The groundbreaking study of Parkinson’s disease was conducted by the University of California and led by Dr. Ming Guo, a ...click here to read more

Don’t we all like an easy fix for medical problems? Well, here’s one that doesn’t involve popping a pill (I try to steer people on a more natural path) but should have you lacing up those walking shoes in no time. New research from China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan is showing real promise. The ...click here to read more

With new strains of viruses popping up every day, the first go-to fast and easy solution has tended to be antibiotics. However, with overuse, resistance to these drugs has become a real problem. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned in its April report that common infections may soon become killers unless we take ...click here to read more