There are many uncomfortable symptoms that may arise during pregnancy, and not all are related to the lower abomen and growing uterus. Some of these symptoms can occur higher up the torso and affect the digestive tract. Heartburn and indigestion are two common symptoms that occur in pregnancy and most pregnant women will >> Read More ...
Stomach cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths around the world. It is not as common as other cancers in United States and accounts for less than 2% of cancer deaths among Americans. As with any cancer, routine screening or identifying the early signs of cancer are key to early detection and treatment. >> Read More ...
Among the various nutritional deficiencies, low levels of zinc are usually not a concern for most people in developed nations. Studies have shown that there is no significant deficiency of zinc among vegetarians despite the mineral being more abundant in meat, poultry and seafood. However, in developing nations there may >> Read More ...
It affects almost half a million Americans and over 2 million people across the globe but there is still no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). This nerve disease is debilitating and can cause serious complications. The signs of multiple sclerosis are not limited to one area of the body. With nerves running throughout the >> Read More ...
Dietary change, especially a calorie-restricted diet, is a cornerstone for weight loss alongside exercise. However, there are some fad diets that can be dangerous and even life threatening. Despite the advances in nutritional science, these diets have persisted for years and even decades. It is therefore important to >> Read More ...
Estrogen is a hormone present in the body of both males and females. However, the levels of estrogen are much higher in the female body and where it play several important roles, mainly relating to fertility. When estrogen levels are low, it can have a wide range of effects in the female body beyond just impacting on >> Read More ...
Cancer is a global health concern and its rapid rise has been linked to various dietary and lifestyle factors. From cigarette smoking, lack of exercise and excessive alcohol consumption to diets low in plant foods and repeated sunburn, several cancers may arise when one or more of these risk factors are >> Read More ...
Tendons are cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to bones. Sometimes tendons become strained and inflamed. This is known as tendonitis or tendinitis. Different tendons may be affected for different reasons and often this is related to specific actions and activities. One such instance is jumper’s knee >> Read More ...
Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects about 1 in 50 Americans. It is characterized by exessive itchiness, sometimes causing a person to scratch until they bleed, as well patches of thickened skin which sheds. Despite the discomfort and debilitating effect on the life of a person living with psoriasis, there is an >> Read More ...
Despite the liver being versatile and able to regenerate to some degree, it is not immune to all substances. Alcohol, drugs and even herbs can damage the liver along with other poisonous compounds that should be avoided. This damage is known as toxic hepatitis or is commonly referred to as liver toxicity. Depending on the >> Read More ...
