A bone density scan is a non-invasive test to best determine the health of your bones. Just ten to fifteen years ago the only way doctors could determine whether or not a person had osteoporosis was after a broken bone. Thanks to advancements in medical technology, osteoporosis can now be detected through a painless bone…
During pregnancy, babies survive in amniotic fluid, a substance much like water. Amniotic fluid contains live fetal cells and other substances that can provide important information about a baby’s health before birth. Amniocentesis is a prenatal test in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted from the amniotic sac surrounding a baby in…
Both men and women often find that they want to get rid of unwanted facial and body hair. Shaving and waxing take time and energy that many people do not have, or at least do not want to exert, on repeatedly removing hair from the face, legs, under arm, necks, bikini line, and other problematic…
Facial nerve pain is caused by the specific nerve branches of specific areas of the face. The Supraorbital nerve (SON) provides superficial sensation from the forehead to the scalp, and the Infraorbital nerve (ION) provides sensation from the cheek to the nose. Facial nerve pain (also known as Neuralgia) is a condition that affects feeling…
While pregnancy is a very special and intimate time for mothers to be, it can also be a time of worry for those who are concerned about genetic disorders or syndromes. Most babies are born healthy and without birth defects, but approximately 3-5% of all babies are born with a birth defect. There are a…
Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control. Many more women experience urinary incontinence than men due to pregnancy and childbirth. Bladder control problems are a result of the bladder muscles being too weak or too active. When the muscles that are supposed to keep the bladder closed become weak, people often have accidents when…
“Tennis elbow” is a common term for a condition in which the overuse of an arm, forearm, and hand muscles causes elbow pain. While those who do not play tennis can come down with this condition, it is known to be a significant problem for regular tennis players. Tennis elbow most commonly affects the dominant…
There is a lot of talk about going “gluten free” lately, but many people don’t understand why gluten is so taboo. The awareness of gluten sensitivity is growing as more and more people find that many of the issues they have been having with their health has been related to what they are eating. Gastrointestinal…
Sunspots are dark portions of the skin that develop after long exposure to the sun. While sunspots are not dangerous, they can be unsightly on the face because of the severe contrast that they can have with the rest of the facial skin. People of all ages are susceptible to acquiring sunspots, but those with…
Micro needling is a skin treatment done to improve the appearance of the face. It is one of the latest skin care approaches that uses state-of-the-art equipment to deliver noticeable age defying results. Micro needling is a minimally invasive non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation that involves controlled skin injury. By causing tiny injuries to the…
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