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 »
Two fallopian tubes connect each of the two ovaries to the uterus. The egg released from the ovary moves through these tubes toward the uterus, and any present sperm also travels though the tubes, which is where fertilization of the egg normally occurs. Tubal factor infertility occurs when the fallopian tubes are blocked due to diseases, damage, scarring… Read More »
Do you have a graveyard of houseplants you just couldn’t keep alive? I do. There are the dozens of succulents I thought would thrive on my kitchen windowsill, only to wilt, brown and crumple into a heap of dust a few weeks later. Then there are the two beautiful palms that I impulse-bought online from The Home Depot and had… Read More »
Looking for the path toward a healthier you? It’s not hard to find. The journey begins with some simple tweaks to your lifestyle. The right diet, exercise, and stress-relief plan all play a big role. Follow a Heart-Healthy Diet There’s an easy recipe if your goal is to keep away problems like heart disease and strokes. Eat more fruits and veggies. Choose whole… Read More »
Your freezer is a necessary appliance and probably one of the most useful. It keeps food fresh and can safely store items for future use. Frost on the walls inside of your freezer reduces its efficiency and increases your energy bill. Many newer freezer models have a self-defrosting feature, but what if you aren’t lucky enough to have this feature?… Read More »
Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) is possible for many women, but it depends on many factors. Insisting on VBAC may put both you and your baby at risk; hence, you need to discuss the pros and cons with your doctor. The following factors play an important role: Type of the previous incision used for cesarean delivery: Most… Read More »
Eczema is a skin disease, which is mostly mistaken with other skin allergies like rashes and inflammations. The main cause of eczema is reduced moisture content in the skin which makes the skin damp and an easy target for bacteria to grow over there. Many allopathic medicines also cause eczema as one of their side effects Mostly it is… Read More »
Our bodies are designed to regulate our temperature. When it’s cold outside, your body makes sure to keep the blood flowing to your core and vital organs to keep them warm. This can change the amount of blood flow to your hands and feet, making them feel cold. This is normal. The blood vessels in your hands and… Read More »
The thyroid gland is a small organ that’s located in the front of the neck, wrapped around the windpipe (trachea). It’s shaped like a butterfly, smaller in the middle with two wide wings that extend around the side of your throat. The thyroid is a gland. You have glands throughout your body, where they create and release substances… Read More »