According to the National Kidney Foundation, healthy kidneys are super important, as they regulate the body’s fluid levels, filter wastes and toxins from the blood, release a hormone that regulates blood pressure, activate vitamin D to maintain healthy bones, release a hormone that directs the production of red blood cells, and keeps blood minerals in …
Endometriosis is gynecological condition that affects between 3% and 10% of reproductive aged women. UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology states that endometriosis occurs when, “the tissue that makes up the uterine lining (the lining of the womb) is present on other organs inside your body.” While some women may have no symptoms at all, the usual …
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With the recent passing of 90’s teenage television heartthrob Luke Perry, from a massive stroke, new light has been shed on his 2015 colorectal cancer scare for which he became a bold advocate for early screening and intervention. March is also colorectal cancer awareness month, and so it is certainly relevant to learn the signs …
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The American Society of Hematology defines bleeding disorders as “a group of conditions that result when the blood cannot clot properly.” For clotting to occur, the body needs blood proteins called clotting factors and blood cells called platelets. The clotting factors and platelets form a plug to prevent blood from flowing out of any damaged …
Multiple sclerosis (MS), is a rare autoimmune disease involving the central nervous system, specifically, the brain and spinal cord. According to the Mayo Clinic, in MS, “the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.” The National Multiple Sclerosis …
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