UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) are bacterial infections that are especially common in pregnant women. Between 2 to 10-13 %[i] of pregnant women experience UTIs, and their reoccurrence frequency increases during pregnancy. Generally, UTIs are not something to be too worried about since you can treat them. However, if left untreated, a UTI becomes dangerous to […]
What Is Alpha-Gal? Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose or alpha-gal is a carbohydrate molecule present in all mammals except Old World monkeys, a class of mammals including humans. This sugar is present in animals like cows, sheep, pigs, rabbits, and deer. It is not present in birds, reptiles, fish, and humans. Normally, it is not a threat to people that regularly […]
The relationship between vaginal discharge and UTI is confusing to many. Since UTI is an infection of the ureter, it should technically not induce any changes in normal vaginal discharge. However, one of the main causes of UTIs could be due to the vaginal bacteria reaching the ureter. In such cases, a clinical diagnosis of […]
Hormones are chemicals released from endocrine glands within the bloodstream that regulate many biological processes all over the body. They can target specific tissues and influence activities like growth, sleep, hunger, metabolism, reproduction, etc. What Doctor Should I See for Hormonal Imbalance? The human body produces over 50 hormones that are highly specific and effective in small […]
It is difficult for people to differentiate between UTI vs yeast infection. While most of the symptoms of UTI and yeast infection may overlap, their causes, treatment, and complications are different. Some people may just experience a few symptoms but they are enough for your doctor to diagnose you accurately. However, it is better to […]
Have you ever felt gloomy and do not know what went wrong? Have you had bursts of anger or broken down in the middle of the day over the slightest inconvenience? Sudden and unaccounted-for bursts of emotions are normally associated with a surge or decrease in human hormones. While many people ignore the warning signs, […]
Most people are in a state of shock when first given a diabetes diagnosis, regardless of whether it is type 1 diabetes or they are concerned with the life expectancy associated with any other diabetes type. However, having a diabetes diagnosis and being curious about its life expectancy doesn’t stop you from living a “normal” […]
According to estimates, one in every two Americans will have an STI by the age of 25. There were 2,295,739 diagnoses of STDs that were recorded in 2017. What differentiates STD from STI, given these disparate numbers? Given the prevalence of STIs and STDs, knowledge is crucial for maintaining your sexual health. Being aware of […]
Americans in millions of numbers get their testosterone levels back to normal; take prescribed testosterone injections or gels (often referred to as HRT treatment). As you become older, HRT for men may seem appealing. There are, however, many false beliefs regarding the HRT for men like what the treatment can and cannot do for you. The […]
