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What is Cervical Cancer by Diane Romero

By at April 30, 2013 | 7:49 am | 0 Comment

Cancer occurs when there is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.  These cells can form a mass of tissue called a tumor.  Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the cervix.  The cervix is the lower part of a woman’s uterus - it connects the uterus to the vagina.  The cervix is part of a woman’s reproductive system so cervical more...

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What is Group B Streptococcus in Infants by Kerrisha Martin

By at April 27, 2013 | 7:42 am | 0 Comment

Over the years I have been introduced to many different diseases and bacteria that affect women’s health more than men’s. One particular bacterium that I found interesting was Group B Streptococcus or more specifically group B strep in infants. When I first heard of the disease I assumed it was a form of strep throat but I soon discovered that it makes strep throat more...

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What is Bacteria Vaginosis by Angela Davidson

By at April 21, 2013 | 10:58 am | 0 Comment

Bacteria Vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina that is caused by excessive growth of bad bacteria in the vagina. Sometimes with BV, there will be a discharge, a foul odor, itching, burning, and pain. The cause of BV is not really known or understood and is sometimes misdiagnosed.  When a woman has BV her normal ph balance in the vagina is unbalanced. In other more...

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Acupuncture for Alzheimer’s by Alexandra Johnson

By at April 20, 2013 | 8:29 am | 0 Comment

Dementia of any kind, and Alzheimer’s in particular, is a devastating disease, that takes an extraordinarily high emotional toll on the patient and even on his or her family members.  It significantly increases a person’s chance of dying, costs large amounts of money, and at best can be slowed down or a little bit reversed but not actually cured – by traditional more...

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Overweight and Obesity by Ash’Lea Brooks Brown

By at April 17, 2013 | 8:43 am | 0 Comment

Obesity and overweight are terms that are used when discussing ranges of weight that surpass what is considered a healthy weight for any given height. Obesity is an excess proportion of body fat overall. When the weight is 20% or more above normal, someone is considered to be obese. Obesity is commonly measured through a body mass index calculation. If the BMI is between more...

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