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What to expect during IUD insertion
An intrauterine device or IUD is a small T-shaped device that a doctor or nurse can implant into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is among the most effective forms of reversible birth control with…
15 Signs and symptoms of MS in women
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition that interferes with the flow of information in the central nervous system. It causes a variety of symptoms and can affect women differently than men. Researchers do not know…
Replacing red meat with plant protein reduces heart disease risk
A meta-analysis of trials comparing the health effects of red meat consumption with those of other diets found that substituting healthful plant protein for red meat helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Eating plant…
Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia. Dementia is a broader term for conditions caused by brain injuries or diseases that negatively affect memory, thinking, and behavior. These changes interfere…
All Sweetened Drinks Can Raise Heart Disease Risk
Some sweetened beverages can have more sugar than a 12-ounce can of Coca Cola. It’s not news that too much sugar isn’t good for you. Indeed, soda, candy, and sticky-sweet confections can take a toll…
Prostate cancer in detail
Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland, the gland that produces some of the fluid in semen and plays a role in urine control in men. The prostate gland is located below the bladder and in…
Diabetes: Nuts could reduce cardiovascular risk
New evidence supports the current recommendation for people with type 2 diabetes to eat nuts to prevent cardiovascular issues and premature death. People with diabetes may benefit from eating nuts. Nuts are packed full of…
Pregnancy Trimesters
The typical pregnancy has three trimesters and lasts around 40 weeks from the first day of a woman's last period. In each trimester, the fetus will meet specific developmental milestones. While 40 weeks is the…
Type 2 diabetes: How do fructose-sweetened drinks affect risk?
A new study shows that sugary drinks that contain fructose raise the risk of type 2 diabetes more than other fructose-containing foods. New research finds that 'nutrient-poor' sweetened drinks have a harmful effect on metabolic…
Why a low-carb diet can help you lose weight and keep it off
"The largest and longest feeding study to test the 'carbohydrate-insulin model, concludes that a lower carb intake burns more calories, which may help people maintain weight loss over a longer period of time. Eating a…
