In the past, being overweight was considered to be protective against Osteoporosis, a disease that causes the bones to become weakened and brittle and more at risk for fracture. This is because increased weight on the bones leads to more dense bones. Therefore, thin women were deemed to be more at risk for Osteoporosis. While …
Fish Oil supplements have been in the news a lot lately and chances are, you have heard of their tremendous health benefits. This is because fish oil supplements contain Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Studies have shown that getting an adequate intake of Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce joint pain, stress and your …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new silicone gel breast implant manufactured by Mentor Worldwide LLC, with strict requirements. The manufacturer is required to closely monitor the women who use it and research the long-term effects. The Mentor MemoryShape breast implant has been approved by the FDA for the use of increasing breast …
In a recent interview with The Guardian, popular actor and Hollywood star Michael Douglas announced that his recent throat cancer was most likely caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease that can be contracted during oral sex. In the interview, Michael Douglas also admitted to drinking and smoking. These two factors have been …
SIDS stands for “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome“: a term that strikes fear in the hearts of new parents everywhere. SIDS is not an illness or a disease. Instead, it is a diagnoses that is given when a child under one years old dies and an exact cause cannot be found. Approximately 2,300 infants in the …
Despite major efforts at raising awareness and education, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a problem in the United States. The most common types of STDs in the United States include the following: Chlamydia Chlamydia is an STD caused by a bacterium and is the most frequently reported sexually transmitted infection in the United States. In …
Pelvic pain is a common problem affecting women and can be caused by a variety of factors including painful menstruation, pelvic joint instability, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), sexually transmitted diseases, ovarian cysts and cancer. Before prescribing any type of treatment for pelvic pain, it is important to first accurately diagnose the cause …
Being a woman today can be stressful. Many of us are trying to balance work, family and other obligations and are finding that there is just not enough of us to go around. Many of us are feeling, tired, stressed and worn down and this can leave us more susceptible to health problems. That is …
Osteoporosis (“porous bone”) is a condition in which the bones weaken and become more likely to fracture. This serious health problem affects an estimated forty-four million people in the United States, sixty-eight percent of whom are women. It also costs our health system millions in health care expenditures and lost productivity. It is most common among post-menopausal …
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