Various drugs, enemas and suppositories exist for the treatment of problems with the colon, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It seems something new is on the horizon. An article...
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Granted, too much food, especially overly fatty or sweet food, can lead to obesity. So can a sedentary lifestyle. But what about stress? Are you an emotional eater? When worry gnaws at your belly, do...
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I've mentioned previously about the possible effects of pregnancy on a woman's teeth. Now a new study suggests that the eyes, too, may be affected by pregnancy. A report from Health News...
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A week or so ago, I wrote a blog about detecting breast cancer using a strand of hair. Today, I found yet another possible method of detecting breast cancer, this one on the Dental News and Technology...
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In a recent article on the relationship between migraine, strokes and epilepsy, I mentioned the problems with migraine in my family. I suffered terribly with migraine headaches every time I was...
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Do you suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease? I think almost all of us do, at least occasionally. Don't let the big words fool you. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is, simply,...
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According to Wikipedia, a pap Smear is: In gynecology, the Papanikolaou test or Papanicolaou test (also called Pap smear, Pap test, cervical smear, or smear test) is a medical screening method...
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Oil from fatty fish, including salmon, trout and sardines is a healthy diet choice. They are rich in Omega-3 oils that contain large amounts of essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are beneficial...
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Mammograms have been a big help in early detection of breast cancer. However, if you are in the high risk range, if you've already had breast cancer in one breast, or if you have a family history...
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What I like to call "head problems" seem to run in our family, and it seems they are all connected. My mother suffered from severe migraines most of her life. As she grew older, she began to...
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According to the Osteoporosis Connection at Health Central: In the life of a human bone, it's all downhill after 30. That's the typical cut-off point for bone-building, so experts say it's...
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Years ago, few people had heard of soy or soy beans, except maybe for a bit of soy sauce in a Chinese restaurant. Now the word is on the tongues of the health conscious, not just in Asian countries,...
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Seems like every time I go online, I find another new method of birth control. It started with condoms. Then progressed to things like Diaphragm with Spermicide. Since then, there's been the pill,...
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Having trouble thinking, maybe finding it hard to focus on problems? It's funny how a lack of some vitamins or minerals can affect, not just your physical well-being, but your mental as well. If...
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For years people have searched for ways to determine whether or not they're overweight. Does the scale lie? Can you "pinch an inch?" The Body Mass Index (BMI) tables showed promise, but...
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My thanks to A Journey Through Inferitlity for making me aware of this story. PRNews wire reports that the FDA has granted clearance to a new method for the battle against infertility. It's called...
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How are your teeth? Do you see your dentist on a regular basis for a checkup? It's a good idea. Dentures are okay, but nothing beats a good, firm set of your own teeth for looks, convenience and...
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Do you feel exhausted? Fatigued? Is it becoming hard to get up in the morning, and then the day goes downhill from there? You could be suffering from CFS, or chronic fatigue syndrome. CFS is...
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I think we all know about fast food and the dangers of eating too much of it. Sure. It tastes good, and it's all so handy when we're in a hurry. Besides, the kids love it. BULLETIN: It's...
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One type of birth control pill is causing a great deal of controversy. Planned Parenthood even hand them out free. It's called Plan B - the morning after birth control pill. How does it work? The...
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Margie Rigney, in an article in the Georgetown News-Graphic, refers to depression as the Silent Sickness. She explains it this way: In the midst of my depression, I couldn't see it. The old saying...
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Looking for help with menopause misery without using hormone replacement therapy? Some people are finding relief using Chinese herbal remedies. The Medicinal Herbs Guide tells us: People can find more...
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