When it comes to women’s health, there is enough concern about breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and depression. Some health issues seem common to the female gender as compared to their male counterparts. Most of the above diseases are deadly and have been declared global disasters; their causes, preventive measures, and possible medications have been made known to the public. That said, there are still some of the hidden and vital health issues affecting most women of all ages. (more…)

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) annual report, there has been an increase in the number of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. The report shows that in 2015 there were approximately 15.9 million cosmetic procedures that were done. Of all the cosmetic procedures that were undertaken in the same year, breast augmentation tops the list, followed by liposuction, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, and a tummy tuck in that order. Interestingly, 92% of all the cosmetic procedures were done on women with a vast majority aged between 40 to 54 years. (more…)

Vasectomy is a moderately common method of contraception for men seeking a permanent solution. This procedure is intended to prevent the release of sperm during ejaculation. The vasectomy process is surgical, and it involves severing the vas deferens and sealing it. The vas deferens is the tube that carries sperm from the testicles. Basically, the body will continue to produce sperm, but the spermatozoa will not be present in the ejaculate. (more…)

Thanks to the ongoing breakthroughs in genetics, a new method of genetic therapy promises to revolutionize the way many fatal diseases and health conditions are treated. Currently, this is one of the most active fields of medical research, and scientists all over the world are beginning to empirically document the therapeutic prowess of this form of gene expression regulation in humans and animals. Gene silencing is a technique whereby specific genes are ‘silenced’. In other words, the genetic expression of the targeted genes is reduced – typically, by at least 70%. This allows scientists to not only study how certain diseases are intertwined with gene expression but also develop therapeutic solutions for these conditions. Gene silencing offers tremendous benefits for medicine and the health of human populations. (more…)

During the last three decades, Americans have got reduce their consumption associated with artery-clogging saturated as well as trans fats — although not sufficiently, completely new study demonstrates. (more…)