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Neuropathy is a problem with nerve endings. The most common causes are diabetes and chemotherapy. We refer to the nerves supplying the upper and lower extremities when we talk of neuropathy in general, which is why it is also called peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathy can lead to other complications like gangrene, limb amputations, falls, persistent discomfort,…
29 621 participants A higher cumulative morbidity burden in older adulthood was observed among those who were overweight (7.22 morbidity-years) and those with classes I and II obesity (9.80) compared with those with a normal BMI (6.10) in midlife (P < .001). Mean age at death was similar between those who were overweight (82.1 years…
A new study using Mendelian Randomization (MR) challenges previous recommendations that light alcohol consumption is good for the heart. The peer-reviewed study was published in the March 25 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Mendelian Randomization is a relatively new research tool that uses genes to establish cause and effect. Knowing what causes any condition like…
The study Associations between alcohol consumption and gray and white matter volumes in the UK Biobank shows that one unit of alcohol drunk a day can lead to loss of gray and white matter in the brain. It was published in Nature Communications in March 2022.[1] The research involved 36,678 generally healthy, middle-aged adults from the…
Mask up, even in your own house, city orders From: Russia Today Santa Cruz, California has enacted a mask mandate that controversially even requires face coverings in private homes, regardless of vaccination status. The order, which went into effect this week, comes in response to rising Covid-19 cases in the city. The indoor masking requirement…
Asthma is a disease of inflammation. Usually, inflammation is a response against something harmful like infections, toxins, and injuries. In asthma, the inflammation can be the result of the presence of excessive amounts of pro-inflammatory substances in the form of cytokines. It is not surprising then that anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of steroids are…
According to the CDC, among U.S. adults, 29% have hypertension, 42.4% are obese, and 10.5% have diabetes. Prediabetes, the condition where the blood sugar is above normal but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes, is present in 88 million Americans or 1 in 3. Hypertension, obesity, and diabetes increase the risk of death…
Hyperinsulinemia means high insulin levels. Persistent high insulin leads to conditions like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The good news is there is something you can do about it. What is Insulin? Insulin is the primary hormone for fuel storage in the body. After eating, macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are broken down into easily…
Many foods that we eat to stay healthy can also trigger migraines and also elevate blood pressure. This short article is an introduction to the series. Migraines Presents in Many Ways. The classical migraine is a unilateral headache. Some migraines present only with visual disturbances. That is called Migraine with Aura without a headache. A…