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Many women experience hot flashes during menopause, but research suggests that this may also be a sign of heart problems. The researchers tracked the health of 272 non-smoking women between the ages of 40 and 60. The researchers found that for women aged 40 to 53, frequent hot flashes were associated with poor blood vessel ...click here to read more

Every year on July 28, the world comes together to raise awareness of an infectious disease that affects so many. It’s world hepatitis day. It is a time was patient organizations, governments, medical professionals, and the general public to educate others about this viral disease. Viral hepatitis is one of the leading causes of death ...click here to read more

Shift-work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a condition that affects workers who perform changing shifts or work at night. Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. workforce takes part in shift work, which goes against a person’s natural circadian rhythm. SWSD develops as a result of recurrent sleep disruptions and is most commonly seen among individuals who ...click here to read more

More than 410,000 Americans died from high blood pressure complications in 2014, attributing to more than 1,100 deaths per day. High blood pressure can also lead to a condition called hypertension headache. Often occurring in episodes, headaches due to high blood pressure are typically quite severe and occur when blood pressure is 200/100 or higher. ...click here to read more

There is nothing better than eating your favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot summer’s day. Ice cream in general is typically the go to guilty pleasure for the majority of people. Some would argue that the fat content in ice cream directly relates to how tasty it is. However, a new study from ...click here to read more

Viral infections are some of the most difficult problems medical professionals have to face. They can be highly contagious, easily spread, and very difficult to treat. This is why most viral infections, such as the common cold, are only managed by treating the symptoms until the body can effectively eliminate the foreign organism. Not all ...click here to read more

It is none too common these days to hear of a woman who has decided to undergo single or double mastectomy surgery as part of a cancer treatment plan or as a preventive measure. Some women even choose to have beautiful tattoo work done to cover the scars of surgery, or simply to re-create the ...click here to read more

Depression is a constant sadness affecting our activity level, behavior, thoughts, feelings, and sense of well-being. Those affected often feel empty and worthless, which could lead to erratic behavior or even suicide. There are numerous causes for the development of depression such as negative life events, psychiatric illness, or it could even be substance induced. ...click here to read more

A new study finds that many doctors do not practice proper stethoscope hygiene. When you go to the doctor for a check up, your natural assumption is that the environment you’re walking into is a clean one. The doctor who is seeing you will often take instruments and tools out of sealed plastic packaging and ...click here to read more

A new study has found that people sleep the same amount with or without electricity. In recent years, more and more information has come about surrounding the importance of sleep and the various sleep disorders that affect people. Scientists and researchers have become particularly interested in learning more about how our ancestors slept and if ...click here to read more

New research shows potential for fatty acids to treat serious conditions. How many times have you read an article or seen a doctor on television telling you the benefits of including Omega-3 fatty acids as part of your diet? Well, there is a reason for that. New research has revealed that omega-3s may have the ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 50, then bone health is a real concern for you. This is because as we age our bones can become weaker, especially if you are a woman—a drop in estrogen can increase your risk of osteoporosis. It’s estimated that one in two women over the age of 50 will ...click here to read more

What do kale, spinach, pomegranates, quinoa, and goji berries have in common? At one point or another they were deemed a “superfood,” meaning they are highly nutritious with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that all work to improve and support good health. Well, another food item comes to mind as a superfood, and you may or ...click here to read more

The colon is the final part of the digestive system in humans. It is an area where the remaining waste material is stored as feces before being removed via defecation. Having a distended colon refers to this part of the digestive tract becoming enlarged, sometimes enormously. This increase in size can exert pressure on the ...click here to read more