Julia Peterson M.S.

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  What are leg ulcers?Leg ulcers are unhealed wounds or open wounds that occur on the legs. They tend to recur if not treated properly. They can occur in everyone at any age, but are more common among females. What are the causes of leg ulcers?The most common reason for the occurrence of leg ulcers...

• Researches Discover Clues as to Why Exactly BRCA Mutations Can Cause Cancer

  When the BRCA1 gene mutation was found by scientists supported by the National Cancer Institute to be hereditary predisposition to breast cancer, it was a major breakthrough; however, for many years, researchers have found themselves puzzled by the BRCA1 gene. Its ability to cause breast and ovarian...

• What Doctor Should I Call if I Have Mononucleosis?

  Signs and SymptomsOne should call a doctor when he or she is sick and notices the following signs and symptoms:...

• Overweight Doctors Influence Overweight Patients

  According to a new study, doctors who are of normal weight are more likely to influence and give advice on weight loss to their patients. They were also more apt with respect to the diagnosis of obesity of their patients, when compared to doctors who themselves were overweight. According to...

• Fibromyalgia: Foods to Eat and Foods to Run Away From

  It is possible to live with fibromyalgia.  When a person has fibromyalgia they experience musculoskeletal pain that typically creates problems with sleep, memory, extreme fatigue, and mood.  Women are more likely to experience fibromyalgia compared to men.  There is, unfortunately, no cure for...

• What Causes Mumps?

  Mumps is a viral infection caused by a certain virus belonging to the paramyxoviruses family. This condition is common in children, teens, and young adults. The virus might also get into your cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds and shields your brain and spine. Once it has entered,the virus can...