Breast cancer develops when the cells that make up healthy breast tissue progressively develop numerous genetic mutations. These mutations eventually allow the cell to proliferate rapidly and continually while evading cellular death. As the cancer...
With the constant stream of conflicting information regarding what substances cause cancer, it is normal for people to worry about the cancer risks of using medications and herbal supplements such as black cohosh. While MedlinePlus explains that...
Problems urinating, blood in the semen, blood in the urine and discomfort in the pelvic area. All of these are possible symptoms of prostate cancer, the most common non-skin cancer in America, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Doctors...
Classified as antibiotics, oral contraceptives or retinoids, oral acne medications treat acne from within. Oral antibiotics kill bacteria that cause acne, reducing inflammation and preventing breakouts. Oral contraceptives treat acne caused by...
Researchers estimate that taking birth-control pills can cut your risk of developing ovarian cancer by as much as 50 percent. The longer you take the pill, the more your risk is reduced. Studies show that the greatest preventative effects are...
Hormone replacement therapy is used to treat menopause symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes. The ovaries shut down and the menstrual cycle ceases during menopause. Hormone replacement therapy was used to prevent...
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, or norgestimate and ethinyl estrodiol, is a type of combination birth control pill. Each pack of Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo has 28 pills: 21 active hormone pills and seven inactive pills.
Fosamax, generically sold as alendronate, is a medication that treats bone disease such as osteoporosis and Paget's disease. It specifically works to slow bone loss and increase bone mass, according to Drugs.com. One of the main criteria for...
You may use black cohosh as a remedy for menstrual cramps or menopause symptoms. If so, you are joining two centuries' worth of women who have done so. This treatment for mood swings, irritability, hot flashes and sleep problems was originally...
Ancient cultures cultivated herbs like chasteberry for treating physical ailments, relieving emotional distress or preventing diseases many centuries before the fist pharmaceutical company opened for business. Hailed as a traditional remedy for...
Sinemet is a medication used to manage symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors and muscle spasms. According to Drugs.com, Sinemet is a combination of the drugs carbidopa and levodopa. Levodopa is typically converted to dopamine, one of the...
Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands, which are small glands located near your kidneys. Your body uses DHEA to produce the male sex hormones, androgens, and the female sex hormones, estrogens. DHEA...
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine; rectal cancer is cancer of the last few inches of the colon. Due to their proximity, the medical community combine the two, referring to them as colorectal cancer. No specific cause exists as of yet,...
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder that can cause debilitating effects on the intestines. Doctors treat Crohn's disease with medications that reduce inflammation or modify the immune system to try to prevent it. Remicade, the brand...
Damiana is a common medicinal herb used in Mexico to treat different types of sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Damiana has also been used to treat asthma and other respiratory ailments, digestive problems and depression. Little scientific...
Atrophic vaginitis, or vaginal atrophy, is the thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to a decline in the hormone estrogen. Women most commonly experience vaginal atrophy following menopause, but the condition can occur anytime a...
Foods such as tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk and soy flour all derive from soybeans. Soybeans provide complete protein and can be part of a nutritious and balanced diet. You may need to limit your soybean intake, however, if you have health problems...
The next time you go in for a physical exam with your family physician, make sure you get your genitals checked. A testicular lump that does not hurt may be the first signal of a cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer affecting men...
DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a hormone that your body makes and your adrenal gland secretes. DHEA acts as a precursor to the sex hormones, androgens and estrogens. After the age of 30, your natural production of DHEA decreases. Some chronic...
Depo-Provera is an injectable contraceptive that contains the synthetic hormone progestin. According to the Mayo Clinic this highly effective birth control method prevents pregnancy for a period of three months.The hormonal effects of Depo-Provera...
Arginine is an amino acid found in some animal-derived protein foods. It is sometimes taken in supplement form for its purported health benefits, which include treatment of some cardiovascular and neurological conditions. While safe in the small...
While adoption provides a child with a permanent family, an adopted child has a different medical history than his parents. Sometimes, medical data is complex and parents should have as much information as possible for treating any issues or...
Head tumors are composed of a mass of cells growing in the head, and can be cancerous or noncancerous. When the cells of the tumor are cancerous, they grow uncontrollably and have the potential to kill neighboring tissue and spread to other parts...
Solaray is a brand of vitamin and herbal supplements by Nutraceutical International Corporation. According to its official website, Solaray began manufacturing and selling supplements in 1973. Solaray sells the amino acid L-arginine in the form of...
Ovarian cancer is one of the hardest cancers to detect early. According to the American Cancer Society, the symptoms of ovarian cancer, when it is in its early stages, are commonly attributed to other things. There are a few things you can do to...
Red clover (Trifolium pratense), a wild perennial herb used for a variety of medicinal purposes and to feed grazing animals, grows natively in meadows and pastures throughout temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. The red flowers...
Abdominal pain is pain that is actually located between the chest and groin, says MedlinePlus. This pain can be sharp, dull and heavy. It may be constant or intermittent. Sometimes, abdominal pain can be the result of a serious and potentially...
Native to North America and a member of the buttercup family, black cohosh has traditionally been used by Native Americans to alleviate menopausal symptoms and menstrual cramps. Black cohosh is known to contain glycosides, or sugar compounds, and...
Hormones are chemical messengers that influence every process in our body. Depending on the circumstances, the actions of these hormones can produce positive or negative affects. Flaxseed oil contains hormone-like substances. Because of this, you...
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