In a regular pregnancy, an impregnated egg travels through a fallopian tube to the womb. The egg attaches to the womb and begins growing. But in an ectopic pregnancy (also known as an extrauterine pregnancy), a fertilized egg implants in another place but not the womb, frequently in a fallopian tube. (more…)

Experts like Marry Daly, MD, oncologist and head of the department of clinical genetics at Fox Chase Cancer Centre in Philadelphia say that women are generally more serious about their regular medical check-ups and cancer screenings. But this is not always so, especially in case of young women, who falsely possess the notion that only old people get affected by cancer and ignore any symptoms of it. (more…)

The likelihood of being confronted by the ‘ever so popular’ Body Mass Index (BMI) while dieting, or facing obesity and other weight related problems, is immense. Used as a comparative analysis of people with similar heights, Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height, providing a reliable indicator of body fatness. BMI results are categorized, and while mostly used for adults with obesity or diet issues, children and teens with weight problems can also have their Body Mass Index measured. It should be noted that BMI values can vary significantly for different ethnic groups. (more…)

Sometimes sticking to your gym routine is difficult. You may be finding it hard to go to the gym, if you have lost enthusiasm. No matter what the reasons are, you need to get back into the habit of going to the gym, and progressing towards your original goal. If you don’t go back now, then you possibly never will. (more…)

Stress is a very common occurrence when we are faced with a troublesome situation. There is stress in all facets of everyday life, some of which can be more detrimental to your health than others. With the hectic pace of life filled with demands, deadlines, meetings and travel, it is almost impossible to completely eliminate it from your life. (more…)

If you suffer from any type of anxiety disorder, whether it’s due to the hormonal shift during your menstrual cycle, social anxiety, or simply due to changing chemistry in your brain’s serotonin levels, there are natural ways to cure panic attacks. (more…)

Migraine Treatment

Fortunately, managing migraines have become possible in the last decade. Although there is still no cure, medications can help reduce the frequency of migraine and stop the pain once it has started. The right medicines combined with self-help remedies and changes in lifestyle can make a tremendous difference in migraine management. (more…)

The age-old advice of health experts like drinking lots of water, doing heavy work-outs, devouring tons of green salads may not hold true for some people and they may not even know it. For instance, take the case of Elaine Monarch. Her natural affinity for whole wheat bread and other cereal products got a boost, when her physician advised her to consume more of them, after a bout of bloating and diarrhea. (more…)

Pancreatic cancer symptoms are often difficult to detect, making it even harder to diagnose this potentially deadly disease. It’s important to remember that many of the indicators will not present themselves until after the disease is in an advanced stage. Keep reading for a list of possible signs. (more…)