Rebecca Jones

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• Endometriosis and Pregnancy

  Endometriosis is a common gynecological problem and anyone diagnosed with endometriosis will worry how this condition will affect their ability to conceive, as well as their ability to have a normal and healthy pregnancy. Studies have shown that women diagnosed with endometriosis have a harder time...

• This Naval Officer Doesn't Let Multiple Sclerosis Stop Him

  The recent 2017 international Invictus Games was a star-studded event in Toronto, Canada. Invictus, fashioned after the American Warrior Games, is also for wounded members of the military, even veterans. Events include wheelchair basketball, an indoor rowing event, golf and volleyball, to name just...

• What is Head Lice: Get the Facts

  One of the most common human parasitic invasions globally is pediculosis, or the human head louse infestation. Approximately six to twelve million people in the US are treated for head lice annually. According to studies, head lice are mostly found in preschoolers and school-aged children. They nest...

• Is Type 2 Diabetes Curable?

  To give a short answer, Diabetes is not yet curable as it is a life-long condition that impacts the ability of the body to utilize glucose present in the blood. Diabetes can be either type 1 in which the production of insulin in the body is reduced or eliminated, or type 2 in which the body is not...

• 'Robocop' Stem Cells Developed to Fight Cancer

  Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, although due to several advancements in cancer screening and treatment, survival rates have begun to improve.A new cancer therapyResearchers at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic have developed a new type of cancer therapy...

• How Is Mumps Diagnosed?

  Mumps is a viral infection spread from one person to another by means of respiratory droplets or through direct contact with contaminated items. Most cases of mumps are common in children aged between two and twelve years who haven’t been vaccinated against the illness. Nonetheless, the infection...