8 mistaken beliefs about breast cancer

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8 mistaken beliefs about breast cancer

When we hear of a woman who has been diagnosed with cancer, most of us tend to assume it is breast cancer.  Part of this is the fact breast cancer gets a lot of media exposure compared to other forms of cancer.  But for women in the United States, with the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women and according to BreastCancer.org, for 2017 it is estimated that about 30% of cancers diagnosed in women will be breast cancer.

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Use of androgen deprivation therapy not associated with Alzheimer’s disease

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Use of androgen deprivation therapy not associated with Alzheimer’s disease

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology is negating previous studies that suggested a possible link between use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).  This study included almost 31,000 men whose prostate cancer had not spread but were using (ADT). 

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How to treat and prevent recurring vaginal yeast infections

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How to treat and prevent recurring vaginal yeast infections

A vaginal yeast infection experienced one time can be bad enough but recurrent yeast infections can drive a woman crazy.  The itching and burning accompanying a yeast infection has women who are desperate for relief.  Many women blame yeast infections on certain foods they are eating.  Going gluten-free or avoiding chocolate are common food foes often believed by some women to be the cause of their misery.  Other women may blame it on sex avoiding sexual contact with their partner. 

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Understanding what a urethral stricture is

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Understanding what a urethral stricture is

The urethra has the job of allowing urine from the bladder to pass out of the body in both men and women.  In men, this thin tube also has the important role of allowing ejaculation or semen to pass from a man’s body.

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Understanding bladder stones

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Understanding bladder stones

Let’s face it – all of us have heard of kidney stones or maybe have even experienced them.  But bladder stones?  Yes, stones can form in the bladder. They are much more common in men past the age of 50 but are much less common than kidney stones.  If they are small enough they may cause no symptoms passing on out the body on their own without a person even knowing they had any. But, unfortunately, more often than not, they will make their appearance known causing pain or other problems on urination.

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New Treatment for Kidney Stones

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New Treatment for Kidney Stones

Researchers have found evidence that a natural fruit extract is capable of dissolving calcium oxalate crystals, the most common component of human kidney stones.

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Know Your Treatment Options for Restless Leg Syndrome

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Know Your Treatment Options for Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a condition in which your legs feel extremely uncomfortable, typically in the evenings while you're sitting or lying down.

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Your Cold, Numb Fingers Could be Raynaud’s Disease

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Your Cold, Numb Fingers Could be Raynaud’s Disease

Raynaud’s disease is a condition that causes some areas of your body to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. 

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Control diabetes with the ABC’s

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Control diabetes with the ABC’s

Diabetes is a chronic disease raising a person’s risk for other chronic diseases affecting their lives. In order to avoid the many complications they are at risk for, it depends a great deal on how the individual takes care of themselves. 

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Top 12 tips to relieve IBS symptoms

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Top 12 tips to relieve IBS symptoms

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder causing pain in the belly, gas, bloating, cramping, diarrhea, and constipation.  Up to 1 in 5 Americans have chronic IBS with symptoms lasting for years or a lifetime.

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