Women's Health
How obesity affects fertility and pregnancy
Obesity has a profound effect on a woman’s fertility, both natural and assisted. There are also peri- and post-natal implications for mother and baby.
Women's Health
Planned parenthood: Pros and cons of contraception and birth control
Birth control allows us to prevent pregnancy and plan the timing of pregnancy.
Health Conditions
Baby brain
Mayo Clinic defines baby brain as the cognitive changes, particularly forgetfulness, during pregnancy or shortly after becoming a mother.
Medical
More than baby blues: Depression during and after pregnancy
Studies show that women are not necessarily protected from mood disorders during pregnancy.
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GLP1 Agonists and Weight Management: The Current Status Quo and Black-Market Trade
Weight issues, obesity, hunger, and medical co-morbidities with reference to the use of Glucagon-like peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP1) have taken the world by storm.
The efficiency of these once weekly injections for weight loss is not in question. Losing 10-20% of body mass is very achievable, but there are some very serious concerns that have recently come to light.
Periodontitis
What is Periodontitis?
It is the most common oral disease affecting up to 50% of the adult population around the globe.
