Leukemia is a type of cancer that targets your bone marrow and blood. Approximately 43,050 people in the United States were expected to develop this condition in 2010, according to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Maitake mushrooms may be...
Epistaxis, or a nosebleed, is a common disorder that involves bleeding from the nostrils or, rarely, from the eye. Nosebleeds can result from bleeding at the anterior portion of the nose, or at the posterior, deeper parts of the nose. Although...
Cayenne pepper isn't just hot because of its fiery taste. Also known as red pepper, Capsicum, hot pepper, tabasco pepper and Louisiana long pepper, cayenne not only tastes good, but is good for you, too. Native Americans have used cayenne pepper...
Art therapy uses the process of creating art to improve mental health. A 2006 study published in the "Journal of Pain and Symptom Management" supports the use of art therapy in reducing pain and anxiety for hospitalized cancer patients. And...
Cells in the body divide and replicate. Some divide rapidly, such as the blood cells and gastrointestinal tract cells, while others divide rarely or not at all, such as some nerve cells. The process of cell division and cell death is tightly...
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a cancer of the lymphocytes, which are the cells in your bone marrow that make white blood cells. It is a fast-growing cancer and treatment may require chemotherapy, radiation or a stem-cell transplant. You don't...
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin found in dairy products, eggs and meats. It is bound to protein and released for use in the body by stomach acid. Unlike most water-soluble vitamins, vitamin B12 is stored in the liver. Elevated levels of...
Over 40,000 children and adults in the United States are diagnosed with the blood cancer leukemia each year. Damaged and malignant white cells growing in the bone marrow are the starting point for leukemia. White blood cells eventually overwhelm...
Lymphoma is a cancer in the lymphatic system. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, or NHL, is the most common type of lymphoma. Cells in the lymphatic system become abnormal, divide and spread to other body parts. Conventional treatments for NHL include...
If you are neutropenic, you are experiencing a low count of white blood cells called neutrophils, which can make you susceptible to infection. Many things can cause neutropenia including viral infections, cancer, autoimmune disorders, poor bone...
Are Cell Phones Harmful to Your Health? To date it appears that they are safe. While there are some concerns that the use of cellular phones might be harmful to users, the final word is still uncertain. There are medical investigations...
Lymphoproliferation describes the over-production or abnormal activity of lymphocytes. Lymph nodes are located in your neck, armpits and groin. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that make up your immune system, including antibody-producing B cells...
The American Cancer Society claims that aspartame is one of the most commonly used sweeteners, and it is widely used in food and beverages for its low calories and its sweeter-than-sugar flavor. Dr. Morando Soffritti for the New York Times...
Some evidence suggests a link between the use of electric blankets and childhood cancer, particularly leukemia, although a number of other studies have found no such connection. In addition, electric blanket use carries some risk of overheating in...
Michelle Burke
24 years old
Nanuet, NY
Michelle is a pediatric nurse at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, and has been an active marathon runner for...
