Jessica L Harper CMHC

Recommended Articles

• 5 Natural Remedies for Stomach Ulcers

  OverviewStomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are sores within the stomach lining. An infection caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the most common cause of stomach ulcers. Another cause of stomach ulcers is the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...

• Double Whammy Breast Cancer Treatment Reduces Toxicity

  A potential new therapeutic target has been identified to treat some cancer types, all the while avoiding harm to healthy cells and reducing side effects. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, was led by a Scripps Research research team in California. It showed how a protein...

• Health Benefits of Artichokes

  The artichoke is one of the most popular winter season vegetables. It is commonly known as “Ankinara” in Greek, and its use was very well-known to ancient Romans and Greeks, who mainly used it for health and medicinal purposes. The artichoke belongs to the Asteraceae or thistle family and its...

• His Need for Speed Keeps Scott Roehm From Giving into Parkinson’s Disease

  Scott Rohm has a unique therapy for his Parkinson’s Disease symptoms. His legs tremble, but this 56-year-old Millcreek Township gentleman doesn’t let his Parkinson’s disease get him down. He still drives his Corvette up to 168 miles an hour, racing a Mustang on the road. ...

• What Is Strep Throat?

  It is a bacterial infection that affects the throat and tonsils, causing the throat to be irritated and inflamed. When that happens, the infected individual suffers a severe sore throat and pain around the throat area. The infection can affect anyone at any age, though it is more common among...

• The Science Behind Depression: What Happens in Your Brain

  Although the causes of depression are often associated with tragic life events, pregnancy, retirement, or conflicts in a relationship, this complex disorder is scientifically believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance. This chemical imbalance can be a result of a genetic vulnerability,...