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Nutrition in Men

Nutrition in Men

There is strong evidence that Western-style diets are associated with a substantially increased risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and men are…

04 May 2006

Researchers study effects of weight loss in adolescents

Researchers study effects of weight loss in adolescents

A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is studying how fatty liver disease affects…

03 May 2006

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome refers to increased levels of androgens (primary male hormones) and menstrual irregularities in women.

26 Apr 2006

Reducing teens' intake of sugary drinks

Reducing teens' intake of sugary drinks

Children’s intake of sugar-sweetened drinks – sodas, sports drinks, “juice drinks,” iced teas, lemonades and punches – has surged in…

18 Apr 2006

Pain & Sexuality

Pain & Sexuality

Sexuality is an important and sensitive issue that must be addressed in chronic pain sufferers. In people who suffer from pain, it is common for…

06 Apr 2006

Corticosteroids for Pain Relief

Corticosteroids for Pain Relief

Medical news information about orticosteroids for pain relief

04 Apr 2006

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection of the vagina by Candida albicans. It is associated with medication use and causes a curdy discharge.

14 Mar 2006

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes metabolic condition that is diagnosed when several abnormalities like insulin resistance and obesity co-occur.

09 Mar 2006

Skin colour

Skin colour

Skin colour or tone is determined by pigmentation with melanin, and the amount and pattern of sun exposure which may cause burning or tanning.

03 Mar 2006