Health and Wellness

I’ve mentioned before that Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease. This means that it affects much more than just the joints. It affects major organ systems as well. Nowhere is this more clear than in the correlation between RA and incidences of heart disease. Scientists are still unsure about why …

An estimated 16 million people in the United States have diabetes, a condition in which the body is unable to convert the glucose from food into energy. At best, diabetes is a nuisance and involves regular medication and a change in lifestyle; at worst, the disease can lead to serious …

A person with Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative disease that causes problems with movement and speech, often has characteristic signs and symptoms. These include a tremor at rest, rigidity, unstable posture, slow movements, hesitant speech, and a mask-like facial expression. But these are late symptoms of the disease – and often …

Anyone who has a form of Hepatitis knows what I mean. As soon as you say you have Hepatitis, some people take a few steps away.  Though it is very common, and most people actually probably know someone with one form of it or another – whether they know it …

Ovarian cysts aren’t uncommon in women. The most common type of cyst on the ovary is called a functional cyst. This type of cyst basically consists of a collection of fluid inside the ovary. These cysts are benign, but many women fear that having an ovarian cyst increases the risk …

In my search for finding an alternative to the transplant and removal of Larry (Yes, I had grown quite attached to my lil liver, and more importantly, yes, I had named him), I have “googled,” I have “binged”… I have searched high and low, yet I have not seen anything …

Mammography is the most widely used screening test for breast cancer; but in the last few years more interest has focused on using breast MRI for breast cancer screening – particularly for women at high risk for breast tumors. Why the enthusiasm about using breast MRI to screen for tumors …

Cell phones are everywhere these days. So ubiquitous are they that some people are giving up their land lines and using a cell phone exclusively. Using only a cell phone may be easier on the budget, but what long term effect could it have on your health? An association between …

Cancer isn’t black and white, especially when it comes to breast cancer. There are several different types that have different categories and it can be confusing. The following is a general guideline to help you sort through it all. Non Invasive Carcinoma Category: Non invasive carcinoma means that the cancer …

Can sipping a cup of green tea give you protection against oral cancer? It looks promising according to a study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. According to this new research, the polyphenols found in green tea may be a natural way to reduce the risk of oral cancer. …