Multiple sclerosis. I was blindsided by its arrival. It was during a time in my life which should have been carefree and not dominated by the uncertainty of a disease. 1. Hurdle MS was definitely an enormous obstacle that interrupted my life. Its presence made continuing on with everyday life difficult and at times impossible. … Read more
Donald Trump campaign CEO Stephen Bannon has long been a controversial figure, and a newly revealed lawsuit only figures to give his critics even more ammunition.The New York Post reports that American Vantage Companies was sued back in 2005 by a former employee who alleges that Bannon, her supervisor at the time, fired her while she … Read more
A University of Central Florida cancer researcher has discovered a way to kill spreading breast cancer cells and her new technology has generated a licensing agreement that will accelerate the therapy’s path to clinical trials.Metastatic cancer cells that spread from the original tumor to the brain, lungs and bones are the leading cause of death … Read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a very degenerative and painful condition that is characterized by inflammation within the joints that causes pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of arthritis, worsens with age. It is caused by all of the wear and tear that the body is subjected to over the years. 1. Lose … Read more
Edometriosis is a condition that affects some 15% of child-bearing age women in the US and millions of other women around the world. It occurs when tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb or the endometrium is found outside the womb. Now researchers show how two new compounds that target key drivers of … Read more
Obesity has become a well-known risk factor for cancer, and with this in mind, the findings of a new study may come as a surprise; for patients with kidney cancer, being overweight or obese appeared to significantly increase their chances of survival. Obesity may prolong survival for kidney cancer patients Obesity has become a well-known … Read more
MANAGING PAIN RELATED TO TREATMENT This section discusses the management of pain related to breast cancer treatment.Find information on the management of pain related to metastatic breast cancer. Pain related to treatment For most people, any pain from breast cancer treatment is temporary and goes away after treatment ends. Some people, however, can have pain … Read more
Time is brain. During a stroke, 32,000 brain cells per second (1.9 million per minute) die. But if a patient receives timely treatment, the damage can be minimized. So it’s critically important to know the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke. However . . . One in three Americans can’t name even a single … Read more
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmunity face an elevated risk for cancer, but now researchers have found that the reverse may also be true. Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been told they are at a higher risk for cancer because of the disease and the treatments, such as biologics and immunosuppressants, they undergo. … Read more
A Brief Overview Of The Kidneys’ Role In Preventing Bone Loss As your kidneys filter out toxins and excess acid from the blood, they also put a buffer or acid neutralizer back into the bloodstream in the form of bicarbonate. This shows how crucial it is for your system to be alkaline, and it’s also … Read more