Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. The main symptom of a headache is pain in your head neck or face. This can be throbbing, constant, sharp, or dull. Headaches can be treated with medication, stress management, and biofeedback. Headache disorders, characterized by recurrent headaches, are […]
Excess weight, especially obesity, diminishes almost every aspect of health, from reproductive and respiratory function to memory and mood. Obesity increases the risk of several debilitating, and deadly diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. It does this through a variety of pathways, some as straightforward as the mechanical stress of carrying extra pounds […]
Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does make. Untreated high blood sugar […]
Gypsy moth is the common name for a type of tussock moth, Lymantria dispar that is native to Europe and Asia but has become a serious pest in North America after its introduction in the 19th century. In their natural environment, where gypsy moths have developed in harmony with numerous predators, they are part of […]
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes mellitus is a condition in which a hormone made by the placenta prevents the body from using insulin effectively. Glucose builds up in the blood instead of being absorbed by the cells. Unlike type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by other […]
Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy (gestation). Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby’s health. While any pregnancy complication is concerning, there’s good news. During pregnancy, you can help […]
A urine drug screen, or urine drug test, can detect the presence of drugs in a person’s system. Urine screens are the most common method of drug testing. They are painless, easy, quick, and cost-effective. They can also check for both illegal and prescription drugs. The person provides a urine sample, and a doctor or […]
People of all races have a unique body odor (BO), which can be pleasant or subtle, but when we think of body odor, we usually think of an unpleasant smell. Changes to body odor may be due to puberty, excessive sweating, or poor hygiene. Sudden changes are typically caused by the environment, medications, or […]
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, exercise, or sport. People engaged in cycling are referred to as “cyclists”, “bicyclists”, or “bikers”. Apart from two-wheeled bicycles, “cycling” also includes the riding of unicycles, tricycles, quadricycles, recumbents, and similar human-powered vehicles (HPVs). Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century […]
A brief history of Health Promotion The first International Conference on Health Promotion was held in Ottawa in 1986 and was primarily a response to growing expectations for a new public health movement around the world. It launched a series of actions among international organizations, national governments, and local communities to achieve the goal […]
