If your feet are aching after a long day, a foot massage can give you much-needed relief. But it doesn’t just feel good. Research shows that it has health benefits, too. Even a brief foot massage can ease stress and perk you up. That’s a good thing, because cutting stress and bosting energy raise the odds you’ll make healthy choices like exercising and eating right. But how does… Read More »
Moles may be tan, brown, black, reddish-brown, red, purple, or skin-colored and perfectly flat or raised. Most moles are smaller than a pencil eraser (about 1/2 inch). A dysplastic nevus may be a marker for a person at risk for melanoma, especially if there is a family history of melanoma. Moles are common small flesh-colored, tan, brown, or black spots on the skin. Moles may… Read More »
What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is an event that results in the loss of a fetus before 20 weeks of pregnancy. It typically happens during the first trimester, or first three months, of the pregnancy. Miscarriages can happen for a variety of medical reasons, many of which aren’t within a person’s control. But knowing the… Read More »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus. Many people experience acid reflux from time to time. GERD is mild acid reflux that occurs at least twice a week, or moderate to severe acid reflux that occurs… Read More »
Medical services are the sheet anchor of most general hospitals. They are so closely related to all other departments that sharp lines cannot be drawn to delineate specific responsibilities. Policies and procedures should not only be available in writing but updated periodically. Consultations should be readily available and the organisational relationships with related specialties should be clearly understood.… Read More »
Helps African-American women and their families understand the health benefits of breastfeeding—not just for babies, but for moms, too. This website provides articles and videos, as well as links to fact sheets, posters, and a practical “how-to” guide for partner organizations interested in increasing mothers’ awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding to mom and baby. The Office on… Read More »
In conferences and meetings, audience view is the most important factor that can make the objective of the meetings and conference more effective. A result driven meetings can readily boost your business as well as motivate the in-house participation and employees as well. The participation will also help the host to understand better about the scenario within a… Read More »
As recent as ten years ago, seeds would be considered ‘bird food’ in most part of the world. But research has proven that many of these seeds are miraculous little pockets of goodness, having benefits far beyond what the human mind can imagine. We at Instep have recently incorporated these magical little beads with benefits into our diets… Read More »
The conversation about menstruation is coming out of the Dark Ages. However, some common myths about menstruation continue to circulate. Your mother and grandmother probably heard the same ones. Find out the truth about your period. Before science and medicine, religion was the authority in explaining natural occurrences. How would you have explained why women bleed every month… Read More »
There are medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma, that almost all of us will have heard of. But what about those that are so rare that very few of us will know about? In this Spotlight, we look at five of the rarest and strangest medical conditions on record. Previously, Medical News Today have covered a range of… Read More »