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What is Underactive Thyroid and How is it Treated?
Apr. 6 | Many women suffer from a condition called hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. This condition usually affects women who are age 50 and older. Hypothyroidism is characterized by having a thyroid gland that does not produce the necessary amounts of important...
Understanding Enuresis?
Apr. 5 | Enuresis is another term used for bed-wetting. Bed-wetting is a common issue among children who have not learned enough bladder control to sleep through the night without urinating. Enuresis can also be applied to losing control of the bladder throughout...
More multiple generations living together
Mar. 21 | How many people currently reside under your roof? According to a new report by the Pew Research Center, more people are now living with family members from many generations in their home. The report found that forty nine million people now live in multi-generational...
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Suicide
Dec. 15 | An alarming study has found that men who receive a prostate cancer diagnosis are at an increased risk of heart failure. Suicide is also more prevalent in these men. The grim diagnosis is believed to increase the stress levels causing men to either give...
Breast Cancer: Facts and Myths
Dec. 14 | Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women. It is responsible for the second highest cancer related deaths among women compared to only a 1% death rate in men. Research has found that patients with cretin hormonal and genetic factors pose...
Anti-psychotic drugs may cause serious weight gain in kids
Oct. 28 | Weight gain is a recognized potential side effect of some anti-psychotic drugs that are prescribed for many different behavioral problems. According to new research, older children and teens who take these drugs may be more susceptible to weight gain...
UPDATE: Smoking Bans are Saving Lives
Oct. 15 | The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released new research today that said smoking bans are saving countless lives in the U.S. every year. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ordered the independent Institute of Medicine to examine research...
UPDATE: Woman Gets Pregnant Twice in Two and a Half Weeks
Sep. 25 | In an extremely rare case, Todd and Julia Grovenburg’s obstetrician confirmed that the couple will have two babies after “an ultrasound revealed that a male fetus was conceived a full two-and-a-half weeks after the woman became pregnant with...
A Protein Found That Predicts Survival from Prostate Cancer
Sep. 24 | A team of researchers has found a protein that predicts survival from prostate cancer at diagnosis. The study at the University of Liverpool involved more than 500 prostate cancer patients and revealed two thirds of cases did not require urgent treatment,...
