Jacqueline A Jensen

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• Why Does Alzheimer’s Progress More Rapidly for Some Than for Others?

  Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease. Over a period of many years, symptoms will slowly become more severe, and a person’s overall condition will worsen. Each person experiences a different progression of symptoms over a different stretch of time, though many will experience slow-moving...

• Breast Cancer Risk Could Depend on a Combination of Gene Variation and Environment

  A recent topic for many people concerned about breast cancer is the genetic factors involved. Genetics is a confusing topic for many people because it can be hard to determine the exact risk of getting a disease. While we know that genetics is a factor, the specific genes that cause cancer have been...

• What is Trichotillomania?

  Trichotillomania, or hair pulling disorder, is a mental disorder in which people have a strong desire and urge to pull out hair from different parts of their body, including the scalp and eyebrows. In this type of disorder — also considered an impulse control disorder — one finds it hard to...

• 11-Year-Old Boy Plans to Walk 17 Miles for Lupus UK

  There are many organizations that organize charity walks and runs.  These events can easily raise money and awareness for the cause that the organization supports.  Most people who walk or run in these charity events train with the anticipation of the challenge.  They work hard to be able to...

• Fast Weight Gain in Infants Predicts Obesity in Their Future

  “Babies who gain weight quickly within the first two years have a high risk of childhood obesity," says a new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Infants who gain weight after 6-12 months are more likely to be obese when they are 5-years-old to 10-years-old....

• Dating with Genital Warts

  Have you ever felt shy approaching a cute gal or guy across the room just because you have genital warts? Well, if you are suffering from this condition, you might be having the fear of rejection, which keeps you from forming relationships. The stigma of genital warts and resulting insecurities not...