There is nothing more effortless as breathing. That is, unless you struggle to do so. Our lungs play a central role in our ability to breathe as they are the center of the respiratory system. October is observed as Healthy Lung Month, a health awareness campaign to educate the public about “the importance of protecting …
Both men and women deal with hormonal issues that affect the skin at different stages of their lives. For women, there are extra issues to contend with, such as monthly menstrual cycles, pregnancy, menopause, and female reproductive issues such as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), which all wreak havoc on the skin in differing ways. Nicole …
Early detection of oral cancer increases the chance of being cured, however, when left untreated, oral cancer can lead to fatal results. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), along with the Oral Cancer Foundation, estimated that there were 53,000 new oral cancer cases in the United States in 2019, which will lead …
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In the past few years, the alkaline diet has joined the list of diet trends with names such as paleo and keto with impressive health claims such as the elimination of diseases such as cancer and chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure. But how much of this has been proven true and are …
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One of the tell-tale signs of aging is a change in our vision. For some of us, such changes may be minor and require little to no intervention, while for others, the changes may be debilitating and may lead to a serious disability with life-altering consequences. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), lists some common …