Archive for March, 2009
Every year in the U.S, over 21,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and around 15,000 women die of the disease. Those are staggering statistics and yet the numbers seem to be rising from year to year, sadly, because women are not properly educated on how to diagnose ovarian cancer warning signs.The rest of this [...]
Ovarian cancer, a condition characterized by an overgrowth of malignant cells in one or both of the ovaries, is one of the deadliest and under-recognized cancers affecting women. Every year, there are more than 25,000 women that suffer from this deadly disease. Half of them are most likely to die within a period of five [...]
What is Hip Dysplasia?The hip joint consists of a ‘ball” on the femoral bone, and a “socket” on the hip bone. Canine hip dysplasia simply defined is when a dog’s hips do not develop normally and the ball does not fit snugly into the socket.What Causes Hip Dysplasia?While there is no conclusive proof of the [...]
The colon measures approximately five feet in length and is located between the small intestine and the rectum which in turn leads to the anus. In a human, the colon is divided into of four sections: the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, and last of all the sigmoid colon. Partially digested food [...]
Mold allergies can be a constant source of discomfort. Unlike seasonal allergies that get seasonal time off; or food and pet allergies, which can be physically avoided, mold allergies bother sufferers 24/7. This is because mold is around us all the time, every day, indoors and out, rain or shine.People with mold allergies tend to [...]
Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common orthopaedic procedures performed in the world, with more than 350,000 operations per year in the United States alone. Reducing Hip Replacement Costs Today, you can have the best surgery, and also benefit from hugely reduced costs. By having your hip replacement operation abroad, you can use [...]