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Stress :: Stress Hormones can predict Divorce

If relationship of a spouse with his fianc? is uneasy, both the partners may remain in stress, or prolonged anxiety or depression. It may be tinted with hatred, ego, jealousy, indignation, anger, vexation, grief, sadness, fear, apprehension, insomnia, worries etc. etc. these all disturb the personality to such an extent that the present one may entirely differ from the original individual. These all changes are due to changes in hormones due to turmoil in our endocrine rhythm. Thus, unhealthy relationships sometimes result in high levels of some hormones called as stress hormones.

Alcoholism :: Homeopathy and Alcoholism

Alcoholism can fall into two separate categories: problem drinking and actual physical dependence on alcohol. Problem drinking is commonly emotional in its roots, whereby the alcoholic uses drink to avoid feeling. Alcohol dependence is where the person needs alcohol in order to function.

Ultrasound :: Ultrasound – Abdomen, at a glance

Ultrasound (US) imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a method of obtaining images of internal organs by sending high-frequency sound waves into the body. The reflected soundwaves’ echoes are recorded and displayed as a real-time, visual image. No ionizing radiation (x-ray) is involved in ultrasound imaging. An abdominal ultrasound image is a useful way of examining internal organs, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and bladder. Because US images are captured in real time, they can show movement of internal tissues and organs and enable physicians to see blood flow. This can help to diagnose a variety of conditions and to assess damage caused by illness.

Breast cancer :: High fat diet – high risk of breast cancer

Eating too much food high in fat, such as butter, milk and meat, could put women at a higher risk of breast cancer, according to a paper published today.

Alzheimer’s disease :: Alzheimer’s-obesity link possible

Women who are obese at age 70 might have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a study says Tuesday. If confirmed by additional research, the finding adds another health risk to the already staggering list of diseases associated with obesity, a problem that has reached epidemic proportions in the USA.

Menopause :: HRT may protect women with Angry, Aggressive Personalities

Women with anxious or angry personalities may have higher risk of heart disease after menopause. That’s the main finding from a long-term study of how personality affects the heart and arteries. But there’s more, note University of Pittsburgh researchers Kelly F. Harris and colleagues.

First Baby Boy raises future miscarriage risk

Mothers whose first child is a boy are more likely to suffer subsequent miscarriages than women whose first born is a girl, researchers revealed this week.

Obesity – more chances of GERD

People who are overweight or obese may be up to six times more likely to have Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) than people who are of normal body weight.

Genome Survey Finds Depression Genes

U.S. researchers using the newly published human gene map said on Wednesday they had identified 19 different genetic regions linked with depression.

Menopause :: HRT simply has no effect

Confounding a widely held impression, a large US government study has found that hormone therapy for menopause does not affect quality of life. Women taking the drugs did not feel more energetic, or have more sexual pleasure or even more restful sleep. They were not less depressed, their minds were no clearer and their memories did not appear to have improved.