Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness


Editor: Kim Downey
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Health & Wellness

Garlic Health Benefits

In: Herbal Properties/Benefits

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

From fresh cloves to odorless garlic supplements & aged extracts, the health benefits of garlic range from anti-aging to anti-cancer, immune boosting to protecting memory more...

H1N1 Threat Limits Support for Mothers

In: Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

More hospitals around North America are restricting a laboring mother's access to having labor support by limiting visitors on labor and delivery floors. more...

Binge Eating Disorder and Digestive Surgery

In: Compulsive/Binge Eating

By: Feature Writer Jeannie Delahunt

To relieve her pain of being overweight, Robin Moore sought relief with gastric bypass surgery. Though she lost 90 pounds, it wasn't long before the weight increased. more...

Dry Orgasm

In: Infertility

By: Feature Writer Joanna Karpasea-Jones

Dry orgasm, where little or no semen is produced on ejaculation, can affect a man's ability to father a child and may be a symptom of other medical conditions. more...

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...

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