Consumer Health - January 2021 Archives

Between the longer days of winter, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the political and social environments, many people are reporting increased stress, anxiety and depression, as well as ...

Sleep provides the foundation for all daily habits and decisions. Getting enough quality rest each night is essential for optimal health. The amount of sleep people ...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. When women are ...

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. But survival rates are improving for many types of cancer, thanks to improvements in cancer screening ...

Male infertility is due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Many factors can cause male infertility, ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months and can't be fully explained by an ...

Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate ...

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this group of eye conditions. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, ...

For most healthy people, a high-protein diet generally isn't harmful, particularly when followed for a short time. Such diets may help with weight loss by ...

Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. It increases your risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood ...

Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder. In this condition, pressure on sensitive points in your muscles (trigger points) causes pain in the muscle ...

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature ...