Are you aware of the BRCA gene and its impact on health? BRCA gene testing provides crucial information about the risk of breast and ovarian cancers by examining mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.... ...Continue reading →

Getting a good night's sleep is important, especially during pregnancy, but we understand it can be challenging for many moms-to-be. Research from the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) and the... ...Continue reading →

Every woman's menstrual cycle is a unique experience. For some, it's like clockwork, arriving on schedule with familiar characteristics. However, there are times when your period may... ...Continue reading →

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with joy and anticipation. However, it is not without its challenges. One common discomfort that many expecting mothers experience is breast tenderness,... ...Continue reading →

Pregnancy means a lot of rapid changes in a woman's body to help prepare herself for nurturing a new life. One of its challenges is chloasma, which is also known as melasma or pregnancy mask.... ...Continue reading →

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection known to cause cervical cancer and genital warts in women. However, the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) prevents infection caused by various strains of the HPV virus (HPV 33, HPV 58, HPV 31, HPV 45, and HPV 52), which reduces a woman’s risk of developing such health conditions. The CDC recommends HPV vaccination for all girls before teenage (between 9 and 12 years) and women under 26 years of age.

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Cervical cancer occurs in a woman’s cervix, a tube-shaped organ that connects the uterus to the vagina, located in the lower portion of the uterus. The malignant cancer cells will form on the surface of the cervix. The American Cancer Society estimates 14,480 new cervical cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2021, and 4,290 women will die from it. Cervical cancer is often diagnosed in women between the age of 35, and 44 and 20% of women over 65 can also develop cervical cancer....Continue reading →

The pineal gland in the brain produces a hormone called melatonin that plays a vital role in regulating circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock), such as the neuroendocrine rhythms, sleep-wake... ...Continue reading →

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ that stores the extra bile produced by the liver. However, extra bile and cholesterol inside the organ can harden into small lumps called gallstones... ...Continue reading →

Cholestasis of pregnancy, or intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, is a liver disorder that stops or slows the flow of bile from the liver, causing intense itching, yellowing of the skin and eyes... ...Continue reading →