Shingles and Psoriasis: Strange Connection

Shingles and Psoriasis: Strange Connection

by | Mar 18, 2021

Both shingles and psoriasis are skin conditions. But they are very different skin conditions that often bother different demographics, and for a very different reason. So how could there possibly be a connection between the two? A new study published in the...
Weird Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease

Weird Cause of Chronic Kidney Disease

by | Mar 16, 2021

If you have been diagnosed with CKD, chances are that your doctor blamed it on high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, or other underlying conditions. But a new study published in the journal Kidney International Reports now reveals another underlying cause. It’s one...
Parkinson’s And Gut – Fungus Connection Studied

Parkinson’s And Gut – Fungus Connection Studied

by | Mar 14, 2021

Many previously published studies have found a relationship between gut bacteria and Parkinson’s disease. But a study in the latest edition of the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease focuses on gut fungus instead of bacteria. Gut bacteria have been blamed for a...
Is Parkinson’s Disease Caused By High IQ?

Is Parkinson’s Disease Caused By High IQ?

by | Mar 2, 2021

Many previous studies have found a relationship between high education levels or complex occupations and Parkinson’s disease. Since high-IQ people are often the ones that spend years in higher education and perform complex jobs, a study in the Journal of...
Chronic Kidney Disease Cured By Moving To A Different Home

Chronic Kidney Disease Cured By Moving To A Different Home

by | Feb 24, 2021

There are many known contributors to chronic kidney diseases. But could the street, city, or even state where you live contribute too? The answer may be yes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). This provides...