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• Can Stress Impact HPV?

  Every year, 14 million Americans are infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer.

• Can Depression Affect my Pregnancy?

  Everyone faces times of sadness that may result in depression. Sometimes, the sadness may be a lifelong struggle, but sometimes, the feelings may come suddenly from an unexpected tragic event. Unfortunately, pregnant women are not immune to those feelings or uncontrollable events. Recently, I had a lovely pregnant patient face something incredibly challenging in her pregnancy. I’ll change the names and exact details so it doesn’t identify the person, but it’s a situation that may strike a chord with you.

• 4 Surprising Factors That Can Affect Fertility

  1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility or the ability to keep a pregnancy.

• How Sugar Can Harm Your Liver

  Sugar is everywhere. You’ll find it in packaged goods and desserts, in candy and soda. It’s even hidden in pasta sauce and other foods you wouldn’t expect.

• How Heat Can Trigger Asthma Symptoms

  Nearly 25 million American adults and children currently have asthma, a condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. 

• Can Underlying Health Issues Cause Senior Falls?

  Taking a tumble is never good for your body. But as you age, you are at higher risk of falling, and the injuries can be more severe. Each year, one in four senior citizens (more than 3 million Americans) is injured in a fall, often resulting in broken bones or traumatic brain injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

• Can I Have Sex During Cancer Treatment?

  There’s a lot to think about when undergoing cancer treatment — appointments, medications, self-care — so sex and intimacy might not be a priority. But a healthy, fulfilling physical and emotional connection during treatment can often aid in recovery. Emotional intimacy and physical touch have been shown to have healing effects, and feelings of love and support can be immensely important during illness.

• Can Vitamin D Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?

  It’s commonly known that vitamin D helps maintain strong bones, helps the body absorb calcium and can improve heart health. But a recent study indicates vitamin D—specifically, vitamin D3—can even help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

• Can a Healthy Diet Prevent Skin Cancer?

  Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and is mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. More than 85 percent of skin cancers are associated with UV exposure — which can come from the sun and other sources such as tanning beds and sun lamps. The UV rays generate molecules — called free radicals — in the body that inflame and damage the cell function and the skin’s DNA. That damage to cells causes changes or mutations to the cells, leading to skin cancer.

• The Case For Cervical Cancer Co-Testing

  In 2018, it is estimated that more than 13,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, most often with a pap smear, also called a pap test, or a pap smear combined with a screening test for HPV, human papillomavirus. At one point, cervical cancer was one of the most common causes of cancer death for women in the U.S.