Mammograms are a special kind of x-ray used to look at breast tissue for the purpose of diagnosing breast cancer. By the time most women reach the age of 35 you…
One of the hallmark signs of perimenopause and menopause is a significant 10 to 15 pound weight gain that appears to come overnight. Many women are told that this is a…
Accutane is a medical drug treatment designed to alleviate the condition of acne. Unfortunately, acne affects four out of five people between the ages of 12 and 25. Studies have shown…
Acne is a condition that affects thousands of people every year. The causes are varied and there is no concrete evidence of one or two factors which predict outbreaks. Some…
Knee pain is an extremely common complaint among older men and women. There are many causes, not the least of which is osteoarthritis which affects over 27 million Americans. Some of…
Did you know that there are over 100 different types of conditions loosely called arthritis? These conditions range from gout to lupus to the infamous osteoarthritis which affects over 27 million…
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints between the spine and the pelvis as well as the joints between the spinal processes. The joint between the spine…
Both glucosamine and chondroitin are chemical parts used in the development of normal cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the body that acts as a cushion between the bones in the…
Did you know that you burn calories even when you sleep? Your basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body requires in order to live and just lie in…
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