Getting the Facts About HPV

 

HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. HPV is a common virus of which there are over 100 different types. Forty out of the 100 types of HVP are spread through sexual contact and can infect the genital area in a variety of ways. In many individuals, HPV does not cause symptoms and will clear up on …

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Can Soy Help With Hot Flashes?

 

For a long time, dietary soy has been linked with reducing hot flashes: a common side effect of Menopause and Perimenopause in women. But is there any science to back this up? There is, thanks to a study conducted by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and published in the online journal, Menopause. However, there is a …

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World Prematurity Day

 

November 17 is World Prematurity Day: the day when the March of Dimes and other organizations band together to raise awareness about the global problem of premature birth. In honor of this day, here are some important facts and statistics regarding premature births: a premature birth is a birth that occurs at least three weeks …

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