Dr. John Paul Mckenna MD

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  Almost every cell in the body has a primary source of energy, which is usually glucose. However, when the body doesn't have enough glucose, the liver responds by producing chemicals known as ketones, converting stored fatty acids into ketone bodies. Ketones are used as a backup fuel source when...

• Sleep and its Effects on a Man's Testosterone Level

  Less sleep can reduce testosterone levels in men, according to a new study. As per the report, loss of sleep for a week results in a 15% reduction in the levels of testosterone in the blood. This reduction in the levels of testosterone may affect a man's health in many ways, including his sexual...

• What are the Symptoms of Huntington's Disease?

  Huntington’s disease, earlier known as Huntington’s chorea, is a genetic disorder characterized by the degeneration of neurons in brain. This inherited disorder may affect a person's movement, thinking, and behavior. This disease affects about 15,000 people in the country, and about the same...

• Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Absolutely Necessary?

  Levels of testosterone affects the energy levels, muscle mass, sex drive, concentration, and memory in males. It is also important in the production of red blood cells and bone growth in men. Testosterone therapy is known to improve all of the above when the levels of the hormone are low in the...

• Study Predicts 40 Million People with Diabetes Might Be Without Insulin by 2030

  According to a new study, diabetic patients' access to insulin may fall short by the year 2030. Diabetes diagnoses continue to rise in numbers, and it's predicted that approximately 79 million adults with type 2 diabetes will require insulin to manage it. Because of the current levels of insulin...

• Understanding the Risk of Amputations with Diabetes

  It is not uncommon for some of the conditions that exist today to cause other chronic ailments.  This is often known as a comorbidity, which can be defined as the existence of two chronic conditions or diseases at a time in a patient.  For some instances, the repercussions may not significantly...