The Stomach Flu While Pregnant
At five weeks pregnant, I woke up at 1 a.m. in a dash to the bathroom, where I continued to get sick for the next four hours. I wondered with dread, could this be morning sickness? If so, I thought, I’m in for a rough first trimester. But pretty soon my temperature spiked. Looks like […]
Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know
Prophylactic Mastectomy: Why This Woman Chose It A harmful mutation of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene puts a woman at a much higher risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer (men with the mutation also face an increased risk of breast cancer). Jolie’s decision to get tested was fueled by her mother’s death from ovarian […]
10 Sneaky Ways To Get More Fruits And Veggies In Your Diet
Are you eating your fruits and veggies? In a recent informal poll by HealthInfi, 42 percent of respondents answered that question with a resounding no, reporting only consuming 0-2 servings a day. A close second (40 percent) say they consume 3-5 servings, which is still lower than the American Heart Association suggested amount, which calls […]
21 Easy Ways to Get Diabetes
Choose dairy daily Dairy haters, listen up: Women who ate the most low-fat dairy products had a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study of more than 82,000 women published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers think that certain milk proteins increase insulin secretion. Interaction among nutrients such as vitamin D, calcium, […]
Healthy Body, Healthy Records
The phrase “health records” might bring to mind all the records that a doctor keeps”age, weight, height, immunizations and so forth. Often we use this type of data to show change, like pounds of fat lost or pounds of muscle gained. But health records need not be limited to objective data. When we’re healthy, we […]
Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Remains Difficult
Ovarian cancer is often detected at an advanced stage, which generally results in a poor prognosis. Early diagnosis might be the most important step toward reducing morbidity and mortality, but current diagnostic tests are ineffective for early detection of the disease. Early detection of potentially lethal cancers is a difficult challenge but it holds huge […]
Be Proactive About Your Health
Every time I clink wine glasses with my 90-plus-year-old grandfather, he toasts to health because, “If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything.” That’s why staying on top of important screenings is just as important for longevity and wellness as eating healthy foods, exercising and staying social. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to vow […]
Strategies For Sleeping At Work Infographic
Strategies For Sleeping At Work Infographic There comes a time in every employee’s life when they just want to facepalm into the desk in front of them and sleep for a couple hours. It’s an appealing thing to do, but few people are allowed to rest except during lunch breaks or casual meetings. We […]
Anesthesiologist Needs
Anesthesiologist Needs Anesthesiologists play an essential role in treating surgical patients because they give them pain alleviation before, throughout and following surgery. An anesthesiologist is really a physician that has acquired an effective training within anesthesia as well as perioperative medication. He generally administers anesthetics throughout surgery but he is able to also give them […]
Startling Facts On The Dangers Of Being Overweight
Just take a look around: Our culture vilifies the idea of being “fat,” as evidenced by government initiatives, weight-loss fads, and everyday conversation. In the face of such overwhelming momentum, this prevailing stigma is rarely challenged, but research suggests we’ve been too narrow-minded with our views on weight. Contrary to popular belief, being fat in and of itself […]
Infant Reflux Drugs Infographic
Are Infant Reflux Drugs Worth the Risks? The number of babies prescribed acid suppression drugs such as H2 blockers and PPIs grew 8-fold during 2002 to 2009, but fewer than 10% received any diagnostic testing for GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Some pediatricians are growing concerned that the “epidemic” of infant GERD cases is actually due […]