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• What is IBS with Constipation?

  IBS with constipation (IBS-C) refers to an abdominal pain or disturbance associated with constipation. The signs and symptoms of IBS-C are long-lasting and keeps on recurring. The suffering from this disorder comes with hard and lumpy stools or watery stools at times. Constipation is a severe...

• Women Who Smoke Increase Their Risk for Hot Flashes

  According to a recent study, women who smoke frequently are prone to more hot flashes during menopause, compared to women who do not smoke at all. Earlier studies suggest that there is a link between smoking and early menopause, in addition to menopause encourages worse symptoms. A recent study that...

• Study Proves that Happier Nurses Lead to Happier Patients

  The notion of happiness in the workplace has been a popular topic, especially in the healthcare field. However, recently, a direct relationship between the happiness of healthcare personnel and the quality of their service has been established, with an increase in the quality of the care provided...

• How to Prepare for a Laparoscopy

  OverviewLaparoscopy is a type of endoscopic procedure that will allow doctors to look inside your abdomen using a surgical telescope. The telescope is known as the laparoscope. The laparoscope is equipped with a front camera that transmits the images captured in high definition to a nearby video...

• Lactose Intolerance vs. IBS

  OverviewIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that can be mistaken for lactose intolerance and other digestive issues. Know the differences between these disorders to find relief and effective treatment. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has a variety of potential causes....

• Am I at Risk for Developing Breast Cancer?

  Breast cancer is identified to be a major killer of middle-aged women, and the second most common cause of death by cancer. It is estimated that one out of every eight  American women living up to 95-years-old develop breast cancer. The number of deaths from breast carcinoma is now declining due to...