University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers have developed a cheaper and less invasive alternative to traditional fertility treatments that is now available at Sydney’s Royal Hospital for women. In vitro fertilisation or IVF has been the established treatment for infertility for a long time. However, this method is expensive, and to stimulate egg growth…
Researchers Develop a Cheaper and Less Invasive Alternative to IVF Treatments
Why We Don’t Change What We Can Change
Have you ever found yourself in a situation you didn’t want to be in? If you’re over the age of 7, the answer, I’m guessing, is yes. As a therapist, I often meet people in moments of conflict. Something in their life isn’t working, but they don’t know how to get out of it; they…
Stroke Risk Increases With the Number of Miscarriages: Study
Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that women with a history of miscarriage and stillbirth are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke later in life. Comparing pooled data from more than 610,000 women in Australia and six other countries, the study found that the risk of stroke increased with multiple pregnancy…
Can the COVID Vaccine Affect Fertility?
Researchers have noted that a link between the jabs and menstrual changes are plausible. Here’s what the findings say. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Two U.S. researchers have more than 140,000 reports from people who’ve had changes in their period following COVID-19 injections Another 30,000 reports of period changes following the jabs have been reported in the U.K….
Stories of Life-Threatening Heart Conditions
Everyone in the United States has likely experienced heart disease, either personally or through a friend or family member. Approximately 659,000 individuals per year die from heart disease, and more than 800,000 suffer heart attacks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a disease that requires constant diligence because of its prevalence….
One in Three People Has This Eye Parasite
It can damage your vision, be harmful during pregnancy and may not initially cause symptoms. Take these steps to prevent infection, and greater care if you are pregnant. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Toxoplasma gondii is the parasite responsible for the infection toxoplasmosis. If the parasite reaches the retina, it causes ocular toxoplasmosis, with symptoms including lesions on…
Adding This to Your Carbs May Decrease Glycemic Levels by 50 Percent
Did you know that white bread contains 20 grams of starch? After eating it, the body transforms that starch into sugar, causing a rapid increase in your blood sugar levels and providing you with a temporary boost in energy. But a higher blood sugar is not necessarily a good thing, especially in the long-term. Your…
Comparing Different Treatment Options for Spider Veins
Introduction to Spider Veins Spider veins are increasingly common, occurring in half of the population over 50. Research has suggested that women are four times more likely than men to be affected [1]. The rate increases with the number of pregnancies a woman has had due to changes in hormones affecting vein dilation. A major…
Uterine Prolapse: When Your Insides Fall Out
P.G. was a 54-year-old mother of three. All three of her children had been natural, vaginal deliveries. Her youngest is now 14. She had been complaining of increasing pelvic pressure for the past six or seven years, but since menopause (at age 52), her symptoms had been getting worse. She had some leaking of urine,…
A Doctor’s Perspective: Can Men Actually Get Pregnant?
I was recently asked by a good friend and well known, respected national columnist to explain what would happen if men could really get pregnant. He wanted a real medical explanation. When I started thinking about it more, I was reminded of the 1994 movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito called “Junior.” In this…
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