The medical name for excessive perspiration is hyperhidrosis. It’s sweat that soaks through clothing causing constant inconvenience and embarrassment. Although the condition is fairly common, dealing with it has never been easy… until now....
When the sweating stops and dizziness, weakness and nausea set in, it could very well signal dehydration. Derrick takes a water break every few minutes during practice. Dehydration has tackled him on and off...
Tennis players are notorious for not warming up properly. Their typical pre-match routine consists of hitting groundstrokes, a few volleys and smashes, and some practice serves. They begin the match after following this textbook...
Doctors often prescribe the hormone estrogen to relieve the hot flashes, depression and other unpleasant symptoms of menopause. Yet, due to the fact that some studies have shown estrogen may increase a woman’s risk...
In 1789, America’s first president took office. Apparently he oversaw the country better than his dental health. Gradual decay led to extraction of all George Washington’s choppers before he held the title of Commander...
Most of us know about the effects of alcohol on the liver in both men and women, but very few of the women have a sense of how alcohol affects other aspects of a...
I can’t emphasize enough how important exercise is for women of any age. From improved mood to a reduced risk of diabetes, exercise has many benefits, including lots specifically related to female health. Exercise...
A new blood test may be able to correctly diagnose heart failure about 90 percent of the time in emergency room patients. Researchers studied nearly 1,600 patients at seven hospitals in the Unites States,...
Since the 1950s, TV has been a national pastime — so much so that it now consumes over 4 hours a day from the average American, according to Nielsen reports. But even as broadcasts...
Red, swollen gums that bleed easily are the first signs of gum disease. Periodontal diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. A new study...
Doctors say nearly 600,000 lung clots are diagnosed each year in patients. The symptoms include shortness of breath and leg swelling. Many patients go untreated, but a new procedure can help turn their lives...
Women with breast cancer know all about lymph node removal. Doctors routinely remove the axillary lymph nodes under the arm to see if the cancer has spread beyond the breast. Study finds, for most...
Periodontal disease can ruin your smile and your health. For years, the only option for someone with the disease was oral surgery. Now there’s a new therapy that’s quick and painless. Alan needs a...
Some 23 million Americans suffer from migraines. They can be disabling and not easily cured. A approved drug may provide relief. A mother of four, Sharon suffered from migraine headaches for 18 years. “I...
Actor Michael J. Fox has become known for more than just his work in the entertainment industry. Since being diagnosed in 1991, Fox has battled Parkinson’s — the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind...
One of the most traumatic results of diabetes is amputation. Many patients lose part of a foot or leg because of wounds that don’t heal. One cause of these ulcers is a condition in...
Tai Chi Chih, also known as TCC, is a Westernized version of Chinese Tai Chi. It incorporates balance, posture alignment, concentration and meditation. It also promotes a number of health benefits that women can...
While they may seem like harmless flavor enhancers, many of your favorite condiments are packed with sugar, artificial ingredients, sodium, and fat. Try these healthy alternatives for avoiding blandness: Mustard — A lighter choice...
Women complain about hot flashes and night sweats more than any other symptoms of menopause. Some women say their hot flashes are so severe that they prevent form them living a normal life. Hot...
What we often think of as menopause is really the “perimenopause”, the years leading up to the actual menopause (your last period), which signals the end of your reproductive years. On a positive note,...
Recession can wreak havoc on your health and financial stress can take its toll on your immune system, making you prone to illness. But if you do get sick, do you resist visiting the...
Studies show that by age 60, 50 percent of all people have some degree of cataracts. They account for the number one cause of vision loss. New technology allows them to be removed in...
Now there’s a major breakthrough in eye surgery for patients who suffer from extreme near-sightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. The procedure offers 20-20 vision in a matter of minutes. Lisa’s eyesight was so bad that...
When you think of cataracts, you probably associate the condition with older adults. Each year, about 20,000 children also develop the disease. While the care of adult cataract patients has advanced over the past...
Doctors who see tattoos and/or body piercings at sites other than at the earlobes on their young patients may want to assess them for other risky behaviors, say researchers publishing in Pediatrics. Their study...
A recent study points out the large numbers of adults with common and treatable mental disorders who don’t seek professional help. Researchers in New York surveyed more than 8,000 adults between ages 15 and...
Depression is twice as common in women as in men, but men do get the blues. However, they sometimes don’t realize it … or won’t admit it. Marty almost joined the ranks of hundreds...
Many of the same factors that put women at risk for urinary tract infections also put them at risk for kidney infections, according to a new study. Researchers from Group Health Cooperative in Seattle...
If your mother or older sister suffers from urinary incontinence, new research shows you may have a higher risk of developing the condition as well. Researchers publishing in the British Medical Journal found the...
The best care for persons with advanced dementia is hindered because of the difficulty in estimating their prognosis with accuracy — until now. Researchers have created a model to help determine the risk of...