by Catharine Paddock PhD | Jun 18, 2018
Obesity brought on by a high-fat diet might be accompanied by changes in gut bacteria that alter brain chemistry in such a way as to promote anxiety and depression. Gut bacteria (depicted here) could cause anxiety and depression among people with obesity. This was the...
by Nancy Moyer MD | Jun 18, 2018
Foamy urine is often the result of a fast urine stream. However, a range of medical conditions can also have this effect. If a person notices foamy urine frequently, or if it accompanies other symptoms, they should speak to a doctor. In this article, we look at the...
by Saurabh Seth Sethi MD MPH | Jun 17, 2018
Ischemic colitis occurs when there is not enough blood flowing to the colon, also known as the large intestine. It is more likely to occur in people who are over 60, smoke cigarettes, or have diabetes. Ischemic colitis is the most common type of gut-based ischemia,...
by Tim Newman | Jun 16, 2018
Type 2 Diabetes With diabetes currently sweeping the United States, designing more effective treatments is paramount. New research finds a rather surprising source of a potential new drug: platypus venom. As we dig into platypus biology, surprises wait at every turn....
by Elaine K. Luo MD | Jun 13, 2018
A urine specific gravity test compares the density of urine with the density of water. It allows doctors to see the concentration of all particles that are present in the urine. The test involves collecting a urine sample that will help give a doctor an idea of a...
by Catharine Paddock PhD | Jun 13, 2018
New dementia research from the Netherlands has revealed that smoking and diabetes are associated with calcium buildup in a part of the brain that is important for memory. Both smoking and diabetes are found to be linked to calcium buildup in the brain. In a report...
