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• Does Hypertension Have Warning Signs?

  With modern life complexities becoming more evident, instances of lifestyle health conditions like hypertension have been on the rise. According a recent report, the number of people living with hypertension is estimated to reach 1.56 billion worldwide by the year 2025. In the US, more than 75% of...

• Could Age and Ovarian Endometrioma Be Linked with a Risk of Ovarian Cancer?

  Endometriosis is a chronic condition that occurs when the endometrium (the type of tissue that lines the uterus) grows outside the uterus. With every menstrual cycle, the clumps of tissue, known as the implants, go through the same process. They build up, break down, and cause bleeding that the...

• Gender Discrimination Prominent in the Health Sector

  Gender discrimination is a social issue that occurs in almost all sectors of the labor force, but, could be more pronounced in some sectors over others. One of such cases is in the health sector. Generally, the health sector comprises jobs and services ranging from management to medical...

• Life Inflamed: Lupus Symptoms, Complications, and Getting Ahead of Flares

  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or simply lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the immune system going into overdrive and attacking antigens and healthy tissue alike. This leads to inflammation affecting multiple organs like the kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain and also causing...

• Transcendental Meditation: Mantras, Techniques, and Benefits

  Transcendental meditation (TM) is a simple, effortless and effective meditative technique practiced by seven million people around the world. It does not involve religion, philosophy or change in lifestyle. TM practice brings deep, restorative rest to the mind and body.  It is a technique that...

• Is a Vegan Diet Healthier?

  A vegan diet is a type of vegetarian diet that avoids the use of meat, fish, and fowl. The diet also foregoes having other animal products, including honey and milk. Vegans follow their diet strictly, and eliminate the use of animal products, like soaps and leather. The choice of this diet and...