Can HPV of Cervical Cancer Cause Mouth Cancer?
HPV is a common infection, causing abnormal changes in the cervix plus cervical cancer. […]
Why Do Overweight Women Who Don’t Want to Lose Weight Exercise?
Ever wonder why an influencer who embraces her size also exercises? Is she actually trying to lose weight? […]
Can an Ovarian Cyst Cause Blood in the Urine?
You’ve just discovered what appears to be blood in your urine. Could this be from a harmless ovarian cyst? […]
Overactive Bladder in Women Only at Night: Causes, Solutions
No matter what you do, you’re pulled out of your sleep every night at least once, often more, by an overactive bladder telling you to get to a toilet. […]
Gynecological Cancer: Prevention Includes Weight Control
Find out what you can do to help avoid being one of the 28,000 women a year who die from breast, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancer. Obesity is a factor. […]
What Predicts Hot Flashes Years After Menopause?
Some women have hot flashes years after menopause, but are there factors that influence this? And which ones can you control? […]
Is There a Cancer that Causes Vaginal Burning?
Many women experience vaginal burning which usually has benign causes. But can any kind of cancer cause a burning sensation in the vagina? […]
Brain Mets vs. TIA: Symptom Comparison, Differences
TIA symptoms can be similar to those of a cancer metastasis in the brain. Cancer survivors know that down the road, the disease may return. […]
Is It BPPV or a Brain Tumor? When to Get an MRI
A brain tumor can mimic BPPV symptoms. In fact, patients with a brain tumor have been misdiagnosed as having benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. […]
Why Are Microscopic Colitis Joint Aches Worst in the Morning?
What is it about the morning when you wake up that makes the joint aches of microscopic colitis the worst? […]
Is the LDL Cholesterol Increase from Menopause Permanent ?
Menopause can really raise LDL cholesterol, but does it drop after “the change” is complete? Or is this increase permanent? […]
Does a Normal Liver on an MR Angiogram Mean It’s Healthy?
If your liver appears “unremarkable” on an MR angiogram, does this mean it’s healthy? […]
Why Kids Have a Lower DVT Risk than Adults with Air Travel
Children have a lower risk of DVT from long plane rides than do adults. They’re not immune to blood clots, but are much less likely to get them. Why is this? […]
Herniated Disc Pain Relief: Simple Non-Surgical Treatment
Before hastily deciding to have surgery for your newly diagnosed herniated disc, you should take this non-surgical approach. […]
Can a Chronic Subdural Hematoma Be Caused by Jumping Exercise?
If you’re over age 65 and do jumping exercises, could you end up with a chronic subdural hematoma? […]
Why Does High Blood Pressure Damage the Heart and Kidneys?
Ever wonder just how high blood pressure wreaks havoc on the kidneys and heart? […]
Can Frequent Staircase Use Cause Knee Arthritis?
Can all that walking up and down a staircase possibly cause your knees to become arthritic? And what about using a staircase or stepping machine for exercise? […]
Can You Get a Stroke if Your Carotid Angiogram Is Normal?
Does a normal carotid angiogram mean you’re safe from getting a blood clot that can cause a stroke or TIA? […]
Why Is Melanoma Follow-up Screening Only Annually?
After treatment for melanoma, the patient’s follow-up screenings eventually default to yearly, when initially they are every three to six months for up to two years after diagnosis. […]
Is Chest Pain in Women More Likely a Heart Attack or Benign?
Is there anything unique about heart attack chest pain in a woman that she could tell it’s probably a heart attack rather than something benign? […]
How Many People Get DVT While Not on Blood Thinners?
Out of 900,000 annual U.S. cases of DVT, how many patients are not on Coumadin, a potent prescription blood thinner? […]
Are Compression Stockings on Airplanes Needed to Prevent DVTs?
Shouldn't ALL people on an airplane wear compression stockings to prevent a DVT? Sitting cramped in an airplane for many hours can cause a blood clot to form in the leg. If you're familiar with [...]
Can Sitting Too Much Negatively Affect Your Mental Health?
If you sit a lot every day, this not only can have very bad effects on your physical health, but also mental health. But there’s something you can do. […]
Can Starting Exercise in Middle Age Help Fight Heart Disease?
Are you middle aged, worried about heart disease and wondering if it's too late to begin exercising to help protect your heart? If you’re of middle age and have always been sedentary, it is nowhere [...]
Does Excessive Sleep Raise Heart Disease Risk in Athletes?
Even athletes and gym rats can have a habit of getting too much sleep. It’s already known that excess sleep in general isn’t healthy. […]
How Women Should Exercise to Lower A-Fib Risk
Are you past menopause and interested in using exercise as a way to lower your risk of developing atrial fibrillation? […]
Should Filter Be Placed for ALL Heart Surgery to Prevent a PE?
Why aren’t more people after coronary bypass surgery given an SVC filter to prevent any blood clots from becoming a pulmonary embolism, since a DVT can suddenly break off and travel to the lungs? [...]
How the Stressed Caregiver Can Get Energy & Strength
As a caregiver to a challenging elderly family member, you need to have all the energy, stamina and strength you can get. Here is how you can get it all. […]
Do Intense Gym Workouts Undo the Effects of Sitting Excessively?
If you get in a hardcore workout every day but then sit for many hours at work or home, you’re still prone to the harm of excessive sitting -- "the sitting disease." Exercise, even if [...]
Your Child with ADHD Might Really Have Sleep Apnea
Did you know that the symptoms of ADHD greatly overlap the symptoms of sleep apnea? It’s possible your child was misdiagnosed. […]
What Kind of Exercise Treats Anxiety Best?
If you suffer from anxiety, you may already know that exercise will help. But a certain kind of exercise can work wonders. […]
Can Eating Whole Eggs Raise Your “Bad” Cholesterol?
Have whole eggs suffered a bad rap for many years? Or is it really possible they can cause or partially contribute to high levels of “bad” cholesterol? […]
Causes of Back Pain Other than a Herniated Disc
If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc, a second opinion may be in order, because your low back pain may actually have a different cause. […]
Has Menopause Raised Your LDL? How to Lower These Bad Fats
What a shock: Your LDL is off the charts, thanks to menopause, even though you’ve been exercising and eating healthy foods. Here’s what to do. […]
A Healthy Diet During Pregnancy vs. Prenatal Vitamins
Can a healthy diet during pregnancy cancel out the need for prenatal vitamins? Ever wondered if prenatal vitamins are even necessary for pregnant women already on a healthy, nutrient-dense diet? […]
8 Medical Staff Errors Following CABG: Personal Account
Medical errors can occur post-op coronary bypass surgery, so you really have to be on the ball as a visitor to your loved-one in the hospital. […]
Can You Get Injured Using a Treadmill Desk While Working?
Here are smart ways to help prevent injury from using a treadmill desk. […]
Can a Gluten Free Diet Improve ADHD Symptoms?
Find out from a doctor if it’s worth avoiding foods with gluten if you or your child have ADHD. […]
How Long Does It Take Norco to Leave Your System?
Wondering how long it takes Norco to get out of your system? […]
Balance Exercises for 60+: No Pricey or Special Gadgets Needed
Fran Saidel is over 60 and, after falling and injuring herself, discovered some very effective fall prevention balance exercises: no equipment needed. […]
