Women’s Health Menstrual cramps are also called painful periods. Most females have them at sometime during their lives. Signs & Symptoms * Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen right before or with a menstrual period. The pain can range from mild to severe. * The pain can occur with: A backache; fatigue; headache; diarrhea […]
Student Health A common cause of fatigue in students is infectious mononucleosis, an acute viral disease. Signs & Symptoms * Fatigue. * Fever. * Sore throat. * Swollen lymph gland in the neck area. * Pain in the upper left abdominal area. Symptoms usually last several weeks. Causes Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This is spread from
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Causes Having more than one baby may happen more often if: * There is a family history of it. * The mother is taking medicine or having treatment to get pregnant. * She is an older mother. More than one baby can happen in two ways. The most common way is
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Brain & Nervous System Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord. With MS, a covering that protects nerves (myelin) and the nerves are damaged or destroyed. Over time, scar tissue forms along the damaged myelin. Nerves can’t send signals like they should. As a result, movement, sensation, etc. are
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Heart & Circulation Problems Heart health isn’t just about not smoking and controlling cholesterol and blood pressure. * Loving and feeling loved is vital to a healthy heart, as well as your overall well-being. * Studies have consistently shown that: – Negative relationships raise the risk of heart problems. – Marriage lowers the risk of
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Don’t think that you’re getting senile just because you forget someone’s name or can’t remember where you parked your car. Everyone forgets occasionally. The truth is, most people do not become senile. Senility (or senile dementia) is a state of confusion and forgetfulness triggered by mental decline. Almost 100 different
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Heart & Circulation Problems Show your heart some love with heart-healthy habits. Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular activity, avoiding smoke, and managing stress can all help keep your ticker on track. And, did you know that having a strong support system lowers your stress level, keeping your heart happy and
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Nausea is when you feel like throwing up. Vomiting is when you do throw up. They are both signs of morning sickness. It is usually due to changes in hormones. Low blood sugar levels also cause it. Despite its name, morning sickness can happen any time of day. It can even
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Respiratory conditions Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in men and women. The rich network of blood vessels that deliver oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body can spread cancer very quickly. By the time it is diagnosed, other organs may be affected. The lungs are also a
First Aid Near-drowning is when a person is in danger of drowning. Each year, almost 8,000 people die from drowning. Seventy percent of all near-drowning victims recover; 25% die, and 5% have brain damage. A toddler can drown in as little as 2 inches of water in a bathtub, sink, etc. Toilet bowls are unsafe,
