In spite of all the advances made in Medicine, and especially in the realm of diagnostic research, information about the most common women’s health issues seems sadly lacking. Many in America do not have a fair knowledge of the common health threats afflicting women nor are they aware that there exists diagnostic procedures that when […]
Whoever said that “Health is wealth” was spot on with his observations. Keeping healthy and restoring failing health may both involve a dent on your monetary resources. In such a scenario, a medical insurance coverage is a load off your mind, and your wallet too. Individuals eligible for Medicare often are bothered by a nagging […]
So it’s that time of the year again. Your spouse proved too determined for you or your nagging sibling finally managed to have his or her way and you are scheduled for an annual checkup in a few days time. No amount of grumbling, groaning and trying to explain to people that there’s nothing wrong […]
Complex ovarian cyst seems to affect women of all ages and nationalities. Thankfully, ovarian complex cyst treatments, both non-surgical and surgical, have made advances in recent years to give the affected relief from their ailments. But often, a storm is raised over the choice of ovarian complex cyst treatments; surgical vs. non-surgical debates can only […]
Old age for every person out there means the same things – retirement, medicines, and the inability to perform what we could in the days of our youth. With this sudden helplessness which imprisons us, comes sadness and in some cases misery too. Such sadness and inability to perform even the most basic work or […]
The ingestion of heavily-caffeinated energy drinks has dramatically risen in the last few years with revenues currently exceeding $3.5 billion a year and growing. Many of these beverages boast a variety of ingredients like ginkgo, ginseng, amino acids and vitamins, but they also often contain high amounts of sugar, and the primary active ingredient: caffeine. […]
Men with sleep apnea may suffer from a treatable form of erectile dysfunction caused by regular deprivation of oxygen experienced during these episodes of obstructed breathing, a new report says. Those findings come from lab tests on mice, but the researchers say that erectile dysfunction (ED) is common among men with obstructive sleep apnea, a […]
A brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test measures the quantity of the BNP hormone in your blood. BNP is made by your heart and shows how well your heart is performing. Usually, only a small amount of BNP is found in your blood, but if your heart has to work harder than usual over a long […]
Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease that causes the bones to thin and become brittle. Without proper treatment, the bones can become brittle and break easily. There are many different factors that cause osteoporosis. Some of these include: Menopause Certain medical conditions Medications Hormones Unbalanced diet Since it may not be known what causes osteoporosis for […]
Some of the first signs of menopause can be irregular periods, hot flashes and feeling more forgetful. If you are having the first signs of menopause and feeling apprehensive, it’s a good time to discuss it with your women’s health specialist. You may even want to ask some questions that will help you decide whether […]
