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Did you know cervical cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer that affects women globally? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reports, around 12,000 new cervical cancer cases are in the US daily. Cervical screening is a well-known way to detect abnormal changes in the cervix. Cervical screening identifies the anomalies…

The anti-inflammatory diet is one of the dietary patterns that is known to aid in the reduction of the risk of disease that has an association with chronic inflammation. The typical anti-inflammatory diet emphasizes seeds, nuts, lean protein, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats. This blog will explore chronic inflammation and how diet may help you…

Weight management is one of the most complex challenges a person may face by the people across the U.S. Despite the efforts, traditional weight loss methods may often fall short, leaving people searching for alternative solutions. However, within the last few years, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) emerged as one of the top contenders to help people…

Many people think that if someone has HIV, they do not have other health issues. However, this is false. It is pretty standard for HIV-infected people to suffer from other health issues. Few of these issues directly relate to HIV or its treatment, while others may be completely unrelated. The health conditions may mean more…

If the current trends continue, there will soon come when 1 out of every 3 Americans will have Type 2 Diabetes. It is not a problem just for the US; it also affects people across the globe. About 537 million adults aged 20-79 years are living with diabetes. Reports predict that the number will rise…

Neuropathy is nerve pain that usually happens when nerves stop working the way they should or sometimes stop working. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and burning. Diabetes is one of the most common causes of neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy affects about 70% of people with diabetes. Medicines that can help treat neuropathy – like pregabalin (Lyrica) and…

Old or young, many people want to increase their athletic performance while also building muscles. You’ve likely heard of or tried creatine supplements. However, there’s also a possibility that you may have heard that muscle-building supplements are risky, like testicular cancer. So the question is, is creatine supplementation safe, and does it work? In this…

When blood pressure goes unnoticed, it may lead to the complications like stroke and heart disease. Therefore, diet is one of the first lines of defense against high blood pressure (hypertension). In addition, adopting a blood pressure-friendly diet may help you to keep blood pressure within a healthy range without possible side effects led by…

Few people tend to develop high blood sugar during pregnancy, and the condition is known as gestational diabetes (GD). Exercise and a healthy diet may usually keep it under control, but there are times when you need insulin to manage GD. If you leave it untreated, it may lead to health problems for both fetuses…

Cataracts are those cloudy areas that tend to form over the lens of your eyes. The lens of your eyes is a curved, clear structure in the front of your eye that helps you focus at a different distance. Age is one of the major risks of developing cataracts. A report by National Eye Institute…