Segal Trials What is and IUD and what is a birth control implant? IUDs and a birth control implants have only two characteristics in common: they are both used to prevent pregnancy and neither can prevent sexually transmitted diseases. The IUD is a small, T-shaped device that your gynecologist inserts into …
75% of all women experience Yeast Infections in their lifetime. Are you experiencing vaginal itching, burning or irritation associated with a yeast infection? Eligible Participants Must Be: Between 18-64 years of age Diagnosis of yeast infection Other criteria may apply Qualified participants may receive study related care at no cost and compensation up to $760 (includes up to …
What is a Yeast Vaginal Infection? Yeast live within the vagina, usually in small harmless levels. However, if the number of yeasts increases and passes the normal levels, this can have a negative effect on your genital health. This increase may result in itchiness and other symptoms such as: burning, redness as well as the …
Regular, nutritious meals may become a challenge for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. As a person’s cognitive function declines, he or she may become overwhelmed with too many food choices, forget to eat, or have difficulty using utensils. Proper nutrition is very important to keep the body strong and healthy. For a person who has …
A large new study has found that memory troubles associated with Alzheimer’s disease may start to appear up to 18 years before an official diagnosis. Researchers tracked 2,125 people with a median age of 73 for 18 years. Every three years they administered a cognitive and memory test. None of the patients was diagnosed with …
Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a significantly elevated risk of heart attack and stroke, according to the findings of a new study. Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health examined the records of 49,978 women, analyzing factors such as exposure to trauma, PTSD symptoms, and cardiovascular incidents over a 20 …
Life is full of puzzles and grey areas. But there is at least one thing we can all be certain about in this ever-changing world: kittens are adorable. Here’s incontrovertible evidence: Now the bad news: two recent studies have found that a certain parasite found in cats could contribute to schizophrenia and other mental illnesses in …
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that adults are more likely to experience migraines if they were exposed to traumatic events as a child. The investigators used data from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey. Their analysis examined health information from 12,638 women and 10,358 men. The childhood traumas that the study linked …
A new study from the University of California’s San Diego School of Medicine has found a link between memory loss and the consumption of trans fatty acids, widely known as trans fats. Artificial trans fats are chemically altered to increase the shelf life of a variety of foods, including fried foods, potato chips, donuts, frostings, …
Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s affects approximately five million people worldwide. Dementia involves a neurological decline in memory and cognition. Alzheimer’s and heart disease are linked. Studies have demonstrated that heart disease can boost a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s. Vascular conditions tied to Alzheimer’s include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, …
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