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
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is: “a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum…most colorectal cancers start as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. These growths are called polyps.” Colorectal cancer does not always have symptoms right away but some of the signs and symptoms may
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines bullying as any, “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and those who bully others may have serious, long lasting
Diet sodas and drinks with artificial sweeteners were introduced as a healthier alternative to sugar and were meant to combat some of the harmful health effects of sugar such as obesity and diabetes. These drinks have been marketed heavily in the United States and worldwide and have become widely accepted to the point that one
A UK study published in The Journals of Gerontology, found that eating 200g of blueberries daily for a month can improve blood cell function and decrease systolic blood pressure in healthy people by 20 percent. This is the same result expected after taking prescribed blood pressure medication. The researchers concluded that: “Regular consumption of blueberries
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), “excess blood sugar from diabetes can cause cataracts.” The World Health Organization defines cataracts as the “clouding of the lens of the eye which prevents clear vision.” The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health explains that “adults with diabetes are 2-5 times more likely
A study published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA), found that 28% of men and 26% of women, age 35 to 50, met the bone mineral density levels for osteopenia, a precursor for osteoporosis. This study raises eyebrows as osteoporosis is often associated with post-menopausal women. The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), defines
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cytomegalovirus (CMV) “is a common virus for people of all ages; however, a healthy person’s immune system usually keeps the virus from causing illness.” The Mayo Clinic shares that once infected; the body retains the infection for life. However, most people do not
The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH)-National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, defines scoliosis as “a disorder in which there is a sideways curve of the spine.” According to WebMD, most scoliosis cases are idiopathic, meaning, there is no known cause. However, there are some kinds of scoliosis for which the causes are