Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness


Editor: Kim Downey
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Herpes and Pregnancy

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases among women. Find out how to keep your baby safe from becoming infected with HSV. more...

Crohn's Disease Complications and Surgery

In: Crohn's Disease

By: Feature Writer Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

This article covers the most common complications seen in Crohn's disease, and the surgical treatment of obstruction, fistulas and inflamed bowel. more...

Useful Internet Sites About Prostate Disease

In: Men’s Health

By: Feature Writer Sanjiva Wijesinha

Sites on the internet provide a plethora of information about medical matters. How does one know which to believe and which are erroneous, dangerous and a waste of time? more...

Vegetables Benefit Baby and Mother

In: Pregnancy & Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

A healthy diet including a variety of healthy vegetables, fruit and lean meats are crucial for pregnancy. New evidence shoes that vegetables may prevent diabetes. more...

How to do Doga, the Canine Form of Yoga

In: Yoga Poses/Asanas

By: Feature Writer Amy Andersen

Doga, doggy yoga, helps pets and people. Whether it's an evolution of yoga or a corruption of an ancient practice is irrelevant. It's happening and participants love it. more...

Preterm Labor Symptoms

In: Prenatal Health

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Preterm labor occurs in about 1 out of every 10 births. Knowing the signs to look for may help you know when everything is normal versus when to call your care provider. more...

Drugs That Alter Immune System Response

In: Allergies

By: Feature Writer Noreen Kassem

Medications that modify or limit the body's own immune system response are beneficial in treating autoimmune and allergy diseases as well as transplant patients. more...

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