I released a long-held sigh of relief today when I came across an announcement from the National Institutes of Health, declaring their decision to rename polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A minor thing to get worked up over? I think not. PCOS is a leading cause of...
For young women living with Lupus, becoming a mother can be a challenge both emotionally and physically. As the disease progresses, there is an increased risk of miscarriage and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia. Furthermore, pregnancy has been known to...
A recently published study in this year’s edition of Proceedings in the National Academy of Sciences suggests that biochemical changes resulting from metabolic syndrome likely increase breast cancer risk, independent from the role estrogen plays. The research...
A beloved beverage throughout the USA and the world at large, coffee is often blamed for various health woes. While coffee is not appropriate for everyone, and there is such a thing as “too much” for even the most tolerant of sippers, research has shown a vast array...