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Understanding Laboratory Blood Test Results

The properties of the blood and the ease of its retrieval make it a useful source for doctors to analyze to measure specific features of homeostasis within patients. This allows for accurate diagnosis and treatment options to be prescribed.

28 Oct 2019

Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment and Self-Care

Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the intervertebral discs of the spine become weak and start to deteriorate. There can be a multitude of causes for this condition. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available for degenerative disc disease which vary based on the severity of the disease.

21 Oct 2019

Antihistamine Side Effects: When to Stop Taking Allergy Medication

Allergies have gone up by 40% in recent years, and allergy medications are being used more often than ever before. There are various types of allergy drugs. Some are used to control acute attacks whereas others help prevent or alleviate the severity of allergic reactions.

21 Oct 2019

Should You Exercise With Osteoarthritis?

Physical exercise provides benefits that range from weight control and disease management to improved psychological wellbeing. Despite the many positive outcomes of physical exercise, community perception and lay press represent exercise as harmful to the joints, especially in the lower extremity.

20 Oct 2019

Do Migraines Increase Risk of Stroke?

Migraines and strokes are neurological disorders, and those affected by migraines are known to be at increased risk of stroke. However, an explanation for this association remains elusive. It is not yet known whether migraine itself predisposes to stroke, or whether persons affected by migraines have another, unknown risk factor that increases their risk of stroke.

20 Oct 2019

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Experiencing an unwanted reaction such as skin rash or breathing difficulties when eating any type of food often causes people to conclude that they have an allergy to one of the ingredients. When this happens the body has released Immunoglobulin (IgE) antibodies to combat what it perceives as a threat. These antibodies are the immune system’s reaction to potential danger.

20 Oct 2019

Does Poor Sleep Worsen Arthritis?

The chronic pain associated with arthritis is well known to negatively impact sleep. However, recent research has implied that a lack of sleep and insomnia can themselves can adversely affect arthritis symptoms.

17 Oct 2019

Are DIY Allergy Tests Reliable?

Allergic disease is determined by the complex interplay of environmental and genetic factors. It affects around 20% of the world population making it a growing health and clinical concern. Even though the generation of the allergic response is quite well understood, the factors contributing to the development of allergies are still not clear.

17 Oct 2019

Type of Pollen Allergies

Pollen grains are released by trees, flowers and other plans with to fertilize other plants of the same species. An allergy to pollen is one of the most allergic reactions is the USA.

17 Oct 2019

Can Arthritis Affect Skin?

Arthritis is a condition of joint inflammation. Several types of arthritis exist, with some involving the skin, immune system, and blood vessels.

17 Oct 2019

Common Allergens in the Workplace and How to Avoid Them

Up to 2% of the adult population in the UK have reported having allergies or intolerances. Some people may experience mild allergies, such as hay fever, whilst others can have severe reactions and go into anaphylactic shock.

16 Oct 2019

Meat Allergy After a Tick Bite

Meat allergy or alpha-gal syndrome is a specific type of allergic reaction that has only recently been identified. In the majority of documented cases in the US, the allergy begins after a bite from a Lone Star tick, which transmits a sugar molecule in the blood called alpha-gal.

16 Oct 2019

Are Apraxia and Autism Related?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that manifests itself by three years of age. Poor social skills, sensory integration difficulties and speech and language problems encompass the typical behavioural signs.

16 Oct 2019

Is the Ketogenic Diet Good or Bad for Migraines?

The ketogenic diet is a diet that is low in carbohydrates and high in proteins and fats. The idea behind this type of diet is to force the body into a ketotic metabolic state, which some claim has health benefits, including reduction in migraine attacks.

16 Oct 2019

Health Effects of Eating Cannabis (Marijuana)

Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is the most frequently used illicit drug among adults and adolescence. Illicit drugs are substances that stimulate or inhibit the central nervous system or cause hallucinogenic reactions.

15 Oct 2019

What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Menopause is a transition in women which can occur any time between the age of 45 and 55. It begins 12 months after a woman´s last menstrual bleeding and lasts 4 years on average.

13 Oct 2019

Low Carb Diets and Atrial Fibrillation

With more awareness of the health implications of being overweight and increased access to dietary plans, a growing number of people are adopting low carb diets such as Atkins and the ketogenic diet to manage their health. Despite, their potential health benefits, recent research has found that following such diets may lead to heart issues.

10 Oct 2019