Things You Didn’t Know About Pregnancy

You thought you knew everything about pregnancy because you read about it in magazines, a pregnant woman narrated her condition to you or learned it on TV. Someone gets that bad feeling, morning sickness, nausea, breast growth, huge bumps, general body growth and labor starts when least expected, right? Well, you will realize that you... Read More

Lowering The Risk Of Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a killer cancer that infects parts of your large intestine and results in serious symptoms including blood in the stool, change in bowel movements and weight loss. Treatment is expensive just like any other cancer type. However, if you are a coffee drinker, then you have a reason to smile. Notions about... Read More

The Continuation Of Flu-Season

While last year’s flu season was at its peak between the end of December and the start of January, this year’s flu season activity has steadily increased since the middle of January. Children are the most affected with its surge into the second week of March. The Severity Of The Flu  The flu has reportedly... Read More

The Lasting Effects Of The Flint Water Crisis

There’s no overlooking the political issues associated with the water crisis in Flint, Michigan but the simple fact is that political infighting and stalled legislative action is only a small part of the expanding picture in Flint. Exposure to low quality water has some dangerous health implications, especially for small children and people with weakened... Read More

Does Daylight Savings Affect Your Health?

In early spring throughout the country, people are being reminded to “spring forward” to enter daylight savings time. This changing of the clock ahead an hour is meant to give us more productive time during the day and an extra dose of sunshine to boot. Now scientists are saying that daylight savings may have an... Read More

Facts About Breast Cancer Genetic Testing

U.S.A. case studies have shown that an average woman has approximately 12% risk of developing breast cancer during her lifespan. Most of those who develop the illness don’t have a family history of it. In the case of positive family history of breast cancer there might be a bigger risk of contracting the disease by the... Read More