Category: Conditions

Wartime traumatic brain injury symptoms in service members appeared to worsen over time When military service members receive traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in combat, their symptoms immediately after the injury may only be the beginning. Symptoms of concussive-blast TBIs in US service members appeared to worsen over a five-year period, according to a new study.…

OVERVIEW Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 800,000 people have a stroke each year in the US alone. A result of the blood supply to the brain being blocked, strokes usually make patients suddenly feel numb or weak on…

Diabetes patients treated with metformin over a long period of time often do not have their vitamin B12 levels monitored, even though they are more likely to develop B12 deficiency, according to a study published Feb. 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Metformin is one of the most common treatments for people with…

Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) cause insulin resistance Most people have heard the saying “you are what you eat.” But what about how you cook what you eat? New research suggests that people at risk for diabetes should consider both. According to a press release issued by Mount Sinai Hospital, a new study found that obese…

Regular exercise reduced decline and improved mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease.Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition that causes muscle tremors and reduces mobility. Help may be at hand, however. Researchers from Northwestern University and Rehabilitation Institute in Chicago found that people who had Parkinson’s disease and exercised regularly did better than those who exercised less…

Gum disease and tooth loss tied to higher risk of death in postmenopausal women Written by: Alex Lindley In postmenopausal women, problems with the teeth and gums might have some serious health implications. That’s according to a new study that found women who experience gum disease and tooth loss may face a raised risk of…

Overview The Marburg virus can cause Marburg virus disease (formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever). It is an often-fatal virus first discovered in Marburg, Germany in 1967.Outbreaks of the virus are typically sporadic and most often occur in Africa. Patients can only contract the virus if they encounter the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected…

OVERVIEW Athlete’s foot is a skin condition caused by a fungal infection called tinea pedis, which means “ringworm of the foot.” Athlete’s foot is contagious and transferable through contaminated surfaces like floors or infected people. This fungal infection develops on the skin of the feet, usually the areas between the toes and the soles of…

Non-functional adrenal tumors, type 2 diabetes linked When it comes to strange lumps and bumps, hearing a physician say the word “benign” is generally a blissful sound. However, benign doesn’t always mean harmless. New research suggests that for patients with certain benign tumors, the risks may be significant. According to a press release issued by…

If you’re afraid of heights – that’s too bad. A new study, published by the journal Frontiers in Physiology, says that the higher up you live, the less likely you are to suffer from Metabolic Syndrome. People with Metabolic Syndrome have high levels of fat, blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol which often leads to other…