Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer when caught early, thanks to effective screening tests and vaccination. Yet, many women remain unaware of the critical steps they can take to protect themselves. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to ...
Between legalization in many surrounding states and the increased amount of people with medical use cards, the use of tetrahyocannabinol or THC, has increased dramatically in the past decade. The surge in popularity of edible cannabis products has allowed users to be discreet, while ...
METRO — Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. The Mayo Clinic says MS causes the breakdown of the protective covering of nerve fibers, known as myelin. This leads to interruptions in communication between the brain and the body. Over time, the disease can cause permanent damage of the nerve fibers. This nerve sheath damage will result in various symptoms over time. However, MS progresses differently in each individual case, and the severity of symptoms could differ as well. The following are the most common initial symptoms ...
METRO — Stress is a part of life. In small doses, stress can have a positive effect. But when stress is chronic, it can take its toll on the body and mind. Stress can make people irritable and cause them to lash out at others. Stress also can contribute to high blood pressure and adversely affect sleep. When confronting chronic stress, individuals may have to take action to find relief. These stress-busting strategies can help. — Engage in physical activity. The Mayo Clinic says any form of exercise can help relieve stress. Physical activity boosts chemicals in the brain and ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday. That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up to a 4 in ...
Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating and fatal hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life, causing nerve cells in parts of the brain to break down and die. The genetic mutation linked to Huntington’s has long been known, but scientists haven’t understood how people could have the mutation from birth, but not develop any problems until later in life. New research shows that the mutation is, surprisingly, harmless for decades. But it quietly grows into a larger mutation — until it eventually crosses a threshold, ...
