Heart Risk

Elevated blood cholesterol is not a good news, it can increase their risk of all sorts of health problems, including a heart attack.

But if you think you’ve heard everything you need to know about this waxy fat, there may be a few surprises in store. For one, cholesterol can be so high that it shows up in fatty deposits in the skin. On the other end of the spectrum, cholesterol can even be too low. Read the rest of this entry »

Nearly 65,600 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) aged 15–39 were diagnosed with cancer in 2005; that is according to the National Cancer Institute. On the brink of 2010, cancer cases aren’t getting any better. The incidence of specific cancer types varies dramatically across the AYA age continuum. For example, leukemias, lymphomas, and central nervous system (CNS) tumors are prevalent in younger AYAs; in those aged 20–39, these cancers decline in frequency while other cancers such as cervical, colorectal, and particularly breast cancer, comprise a growing share of AYA cancers. Read the rest of this entry »

A routine breast examination is advised for all women to identify any suspicious lumps so that breast cancer detection is made as early as possible. Mammography is the most common first line screening tool for breast cancer. But in some cases, mammography may miss some abnormalities, especially if the woman’s breast tissue is dense. Sometimes dense breast tissue and cancers may appear similar in mammography.

So, a lump that may be felt manually may appear as normal breast tissue when screened through mammography which may then lead to a biopsy to confirm cancer. But now, even the cancerous tissue that mammography misses can be identified by a new diagnostic technique called breast specific gamma imaging. Read the rest of this entry »

Eye lift surgery has been a godsend for many people looking for an answer to rejuvenating the appearance around their eyes. In fact, before it’s considered, many will spend a fortune on products such as “magical creams” which for the most part, are inclined to be a short term fix.

Who Needs Eye Lift Surgery

If you suffer from extra skin on your eye lids then you should consider talking to a specialist about laser eye lift. Puffy eyes or dark circles around the eyes don’t make for an appealing appearance and for those who fall under these categories, it’s a major ritual everyday just performing makeshift work to mask the unsightly appearance presented by these conditions. Read the rest of this entry »

Dyslexia At Work

In the US, dyslexia afflicts about 40 million adults and children. In some cases, the condition is not easily detected until screening is conducted. Surprisingly, adults at work aren’t aware they have dyslexia, and if they do, they keep it a well-guarded secret. Read the rest of this entry »