Category Archives: disease

Dealing with Toxoplasmosis

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Share What is toxoplasmosis? When someone refers to toxoplasmosis, they are referring to an infection that is caused by a small parasite that is often found in the intestines of cats and pigs. This parasite can be transmitted from your … Continue reading →

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The Basics of Breast Cancer

Posted on October 14, 2011 by admin

ShareDefined, breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast of men and women. This uncontrolled growth of cells occurs as a result of abnormal changes or mutations in the genes that are normally responsible for keeping our … Continue reading →

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Protect Yourself from the Risks of HPV

Posted on October 4, 2011 by admin

ShareYou’ve probably heard of genital human papillomavirus or HPV, but do you really know what it is? HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that can go undetected for many years. There are more than 40 different types of HPV that … Continue reading →

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Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Share“After a trip to the ER for bronchitis, the doctor found a small pea size lump under my left breast. Causing a great deal of fear and worry, after my ultrasound, I was told by the ER doctor that it … Continue reading →

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The Scoop on Bunions

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Share“I am 31 years old and on top of my big toe joint is a ridge. My bunion trouble began in hgh school around 14. I did a lot of sports when I was younger, and my bunion has caused … Continue reading →

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Amenorrhea: What is it?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

ShareAmenorrhea by definition occurs in a woman who has missed at least three periods in a row, or girls who have not started their menstrual cycle by age 16. There could be any number of reasons why women have this. … Continue reading →

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

SharePolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an illness where there are cysts that grow in or on the ovaries. There is no known cause. Some believe it is genetics. There are also beliefs it stems from hormone imbalances and also excess … Continue reading →

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Are You At Risk For Osteoporosis?

Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin

ShareOsteoporosis is the most common bone disease effecting one in five women over the age of fifty. Osteoporosis makes the bones less dense, and thins bone tissue over time. If you do not get enough calcium you may be at … Continue reading →

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