Keeping Your Bladder Healthy

How can you get better bladder health?  Your bladder is an often overlooked organ with a very important role. Keeping your bladder healthy can prevent various conditions and diseases from forming while maintaining proper function. Learn the details about your bladder and how you can keep it strong and healthy. The Purpose of the Bladder […]

Fast Facts About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) awareness month, and this widespread disease affects roughly 10 million women across the globe. It’s associated with irregular periods, infertility, and ovarian cysts that can be troublesome and painful. Scientists do not know exactly what causes PCOS, and there is no direct cure, but symptoms and infertility can be […]

Signs And Symptoms Of Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is different from type 2 diabetes in that it is caused by the placenta during pregnancyrather than your body becoming resistant on its own. During pregnancy, the placenta produces a hormone called human chorionic somatomammotropin or human placental lactogen (HPL), which modifies the mother’s metabolism. HPL is capable of raising your overall blood […]