Isabel Portillo

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• If I Have Recurring Migraines, Who Should I Call?

  If I Have Recurring Migraines, Who Should I Call?When you are experiencing a migraine, you have headaches that are moderate to intense. Migraine brings headache pains that are mostly felt on one side of your head. In other cases, you may experience headaches on both sides. This condition also causes...

• Study Attempts to Connect the Dots Between Menopause and Alzheimer's

  According to a study, there is a correlation between menopause and Alzheimer's disease that involves the changes in the metabolic system, such as the loss of estrogen, increasing the chance of developing Alzheimer's. Apparently, menopause is actually the second major risk factor, after old age, for...

• How Is Leukemia Diagnosed?

  Leukemia in its early stages may present no signs or symptoms, as these only appear when the leukemia cells have taken over a large number of normal blood cells. A person with leukemia is very lucky indeed if early-stage detection occurs incidentally, through a routine blood test or one done for...

• Is Makeup Containing Gluten a Threat for Celiac Patients?

  For most, living a gluten-free life isn't a concern. But when you have celiac, a gluten-free lifestyle is vital to prevent a severe reaction. As more gluten-free diets and eating options have become available, researchers are looking at what other products can wreak havoc on someone with...

• Is Obesity Genetic or Hereditary?

  Obesity is a condition where the body has excessive fat. Obesity is not the same as being overweight, where a person weighs beyond what is considered to be the average. This weight could be in the form of muscle, bones, or water. Average weight is based on height.Obesity is a condition that happens...

• What Causes Vaginitis?

  When the vagina’s lining gets inflamed, vaginitis may occur. This is because the vagina contains its own chemical balance, and it can easily be disturbed. Women and girls can get this condition regardless of their age. Causes of VaginitisVaginitis may develop as a result of many...