Topic: How Routine Screenings Save Lives Routine screenings have the potential to save lives by detecting cancer early on and helping patients receive the treatment they need. Sometimes, the cancer may be so small that it is hard to feel,…
Topic: What You Need to Know About Receiving a Mammogram Health experts have acknowledged that mammograms play a crucial role in the early detection of breast cancer. Importantly, the earlier breast cancer is detected, the more positive the outcome can…
Topic: The Importance of a Mother’s Milk: Celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month The importance of a mother’s milk in an infant’s development is recognized and celebrated during Breastfeeding Awareness Month. It is during this time that health experts have revealed the…
Topic: Finding a New Way to Detect Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder in Pregnancy Placenta accreta spectrum disorder is a condition that occurs when the placenta penetrates the uterine wall too deeply. Once it does this, it has trouble detaching from…
Topic: The Possible Impact of Menopause on Cognitive Performance Recent studies have revealed the potential link between menopause and cognitive performance. For example, one recent study indicated that the age that women reached menopause, as well as the type of…
Topic: Everything Women Need to Know About STI’s and STD’s Sexually active adults may be at risk for contracting and transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) or sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). Some may present with symptoms or be asymptomatic. Regular screening…
Topic: Getting a Pap Smear: How Often Are They Necessary? Receiving a pap smear can be anything but comfortable. For this reason, they might get put off, or a change in provider might cause a deviation from the schedule. While…
Topic: New Nanotech Device Helps Pinpoint High-Risk Pregnancies Technological advances have made a difference in many sectors in society, including the medical sector. For example, a new nanotech device utilizing a sophisticated technology called the NanoVelcro Chip is helping medical…
Topic: Coping with Inflammatory Arthritis During Pregnancy Confusion Surrounding Medication Safety During Pregnancy It has come to the attention of experts that some women suffering from inflammatory arthritis may be receiving confusing or conflicting information surrounding medication safety during pregnancy.…
Topic: Using Safe Skincare Products During Pregnancy The Importance of Skincare During Pregnancy Skincare is an important part of pregnancy and can be greatly impacted by hormone levels. Often, individuals refer to a “glow” that is a natural part of…