Health-Disease Papers
What You Need to Know about Postpartum Depression by Gabe Wood
By CPR St. Louis at November 29, 2011 | 5:00 am | 0 Comment
It’s been a couple of weeks since you’ve given birth and you can’t seem to get rid of those daunting “baby blues” that come along with childbirth. The energy levels you once felt before the pregnancy have diminished making it hard for you to have the motivation to do anything. You’re irritated and vulnerable and have lost your appetite for all food. more...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by Alena Lancaster
By CPR St. Louis at November 23, 2011 | 9:30 am | 0 Comment
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is an endocrine disorder caused by the imbalance of female sex hormones. Female sex hormones include progesterone, estrogen and a hormone known as androgens. Androgens are also called male hormones and in patients that have PCOS androgens levels are elevated above normal and there are changes in the other hormones as well. more...
Questions to Ask Your OB-GYN by Tracy Rosner
By CPR St. Louis at November 21, 2011 | 7:01 am | 0 Comment
Once a year women get a chance to check the status of their health which could save lives from a simple check-up. Some women find themselves feeling better by not finding out if there is any danger, but the time visited to question a local OB-GYN could be the solution for relief and a healthier, safer life. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ more...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) by Karissa Willard
By CPR St. Louis at November 19, 2011 | 9:59 am | 0 Comment
Multiple Sclerosis is a non-fatal neurological disease, effecting nearly 2.1 million people worldwide. MS as its often abbreviated, involves the destruction of myelin tissues and damage to nerve fibers called axons. Myelin is the fatty insulating layer that forms around nerves. Its purpose is to speed the transmission of impulses along nerve cells. MS harshly affects this more...
What is Raynaud’s Disease by Chelsea Gamewell
By CPR St. Louis at November 17, 2011 | 5:43 pm | 0 Comment
Raynaud’s Disease is a rare condition, which most find to be a nuisance more than a disability. It is most commonly found in women or people who live in cold climates. There are two different classifications of this disease, secondary and primary Raynaud’s. The primary is the more common of the two classifications. Secondary comes into effect, because of another more...
