Kathleen L Broome RDH

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• For People with Crohn's, Mental Well-Being Is Just as Important as Physical

  The impact of Crohn’s disease on a person’s lifestyle can be dramatic. The unpredictability of flare ups, medication reactions, and even bathroom locations puts a strain on the person’s ability to participate in everyday life. It’s challenging to make and keep plans when day-to-day symptoms...

• Tall Women Have Higher Risk of Cancer

  According to a new study published online in the Lancet Oncology, taller women may have a greater risk for a variety of cancers, when compared to shorter women. Many earlier studies also have shown the link between height and increased risk of cancer; the reason for this link is still unclear....

• Antidepressants and Psychotherapy May Ease IBS Symptoms

  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder that consists of abdominal pain, bloating and gas, diarrhea, and constipation. To date, IBS affects 3-20% of the U.S. adult population. It accounts for over 3.5 million doctor visits in the United States on an annual basis, making it one of...

• Water Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Anyone with rheumatoid arthritis knows what it is like to have pain that can only be managed, not defeated. Painkiller drugs only go so far in dealing with the pain, and can have unfortunate side effects. Plus, they are not cheap. Tylenol does not cut it.Ever since humanity has felt pain, there have...

• "There is a Bridge": A Documentary About the Importance of Human Connections with Alzheimer's

  "There is a Bridge" by the Memory Bridge is not only a groundbreaking documentary about Alzheimer's disease, but it also helps people to understand the importance of humanity and further understand those who are terminally ill.Alzheimer’s is one of the leading causes of death in the United States....

• Encephalitis in Children

  Encephalitis in ChildrenEncephalitis means inflammation of the brain. The condition is usually caused by viruses. Encephalitis is a rare disease that affects approximately 0.5 per 100,000 individuals. Children, the elderly, and those with an impaired immune system are commonly affected by the...