In a country that leads the world in heart disease, it’s no wonder that most of the money set aside for medical research involves heart care. Recent research has shown that a variety of factors determine who is more likely to develop heart disease, and the cause. Likewise, modern science […]
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Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring
When the first forms of glucose monitoring came out in the 1960s, doctors said that patients monitoring their own levels at home would lead to complications. They argued that a lab test was the only effective method of tracking a patient’s blood-sugar levels. Today, doctors regularly subscribe glucose testing to […]
Hemochromatosis – Causes, Pictures, Symptoms And Treatment
Iron is required in small quantities by our body as it’s a part of cells, enzymes and proteins like hemoglobin; which help the body in respiration, digestion and other necessary function. A normal body meets the daily requirements of iron and then excretes the excesses. Hemochromatosis is a disease in […]
The Relationship of Vitamin D and Breast Cancer
Deficiency of Vitamin D may be a risk factor for premenopausal breast cancer According to a recent study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, deficiency of Vitamin D is a major cause of breast cancer in women. This study team was comprised of scientists from various organizations and they […]
Tips For a Healthy Pregnant Body
The dream of most every women is to have a healthy baby. This is a life long goal that begins at conception. It is the duty of the mother to keep the baby healthy while pregnant as well as when they are born. The prenatal period, some would argue, is […]
Identifying The signs Of Drug Addiction
The pernicious effects of drug abuse and addiction reach far beyond the users themselves. Drug users risk long-term physical and psychological damage as well as social consequences like job loss and falling foul of the law. Sadly, the family and friends of drug abusers also suffer as changes in the […]
Asbestos and Lung Cancer – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Asbestos is a group of minerals which naturally occuras a bundle of fibers in the environment. It is resistant to heat, electricity, fire and chemicals, and is therefore used widely in many industries. It is extensively used in the building and construction industry for strengthening cement and plastic, and for […]
The Benefits of Breast Feeding
A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three ~ Grantly Dick-Read Human milk is uniquely suited for infants. Research studies have shown that children who have […]