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Summary: In most cases, herpes does not affect fertility – but in rare cases, it canThe vast majority of women who have herpes go on to have successful pregnanciesWhen herpes affects male and female fertility, it usually does so in indirect ways When you start thinking about starting a family, you may not be worried at first Herpes. But it’s a common question we hear at Better2Know – can herpes affect fertility? Understanding how herpes affects your body and when power topic, can help you make informed, confident decisions about your reproductive health. Continue reading to learn more. Many STDs…
Sarah Clifton, its founder Every Body Stream | Yoga for Momis passionate about supporting mothers and parents through one of life’s most transformative stages. She believes in the power of movement, breath and community to cultivate both physical and emotional well-being. After experiencing the physical and mental demands of an IVF journey, pregnancy and early motherhood, Sarah set out to create a space where parents feel seen, supported and empowered. Drawing on her specialized training in pregnancy and postpartum yoga, along with her experience as a mother and stepmother, she founded her business to offer inclusive pregnancy and postpartum…
Do you have questions about living with and reversing fatty liver disease? In today’s post, I have the answers. Let’s look at some of the hottest questions. Does fatty liver disease have symptoms? Symptoms are relatively rare with the most likely being fatigue which, of course, can be caused by a number of other things. Can I reverse fatty liver disease? Yes, you can. Fatty liver disease, now known as MASLD, is a build-up of fat in your liver cells that can be quantified through imaging such as MRI or more commonly FibroScan. To reverse fatty liver disease, you need…
Last week, I shared with you about breakouts. You learned that no matter how hard you and I strive for some kind of limitless perfection, it’s all really an unfulfilling, futile pursuit if we fail to see that we’re broken… …and that someday we will be even more broken, but that we can, during our life in this broken body, by God’s grace, become the best version of our broken selves – not so that we can better serve ourselves, but so that we can better serve God and others. Let’s talk about that part of the “better version,” specifically,…
Once best known for treating blood cancers, CAR-T therapy is now being redesigned for solid tumors, autoimmune diseases and chronic viral infections, but the review shows that safety, persistence and access remain major hurdles before wider clinical use. Review: Developments and expanding applications of CAR-T cell therapy. Image credit: Nemes Laszlo / Shutterstock Increasing research on the chimeric T antigen receptor (TROLLEY) Cell therapy has significantly advanced cancer treatments, especially for hematological cancers. Researchers are now investigating whether this technology can treat diseases caused by the immune system itself. A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology reviews…
The health care affordability crisis is not new to us. But a bold new proposal could be a game-changer. If you’ve ever sat in a doctor’s office and wondered if your insurance will cover what you need, you’re not alone. Nearly half of adults in this country say it is difficult to afford health care. A third say they had to skip or delay care because of cost. And for black women, who already navigate a system that has historically undervalued, underdiagnosed, and undertreated them, the financial burden of health care isn’t just an inconvenience. It can be the difference…
Basic Takeaways Making fitness spaces accessible and improving coherence it concerns both the physical space and its attitude staff members. If you have have you ever wondered how to improve the accessibility of your premises, hbefore it is five key steps: Remove physical barriers. Make the pathways clear, staff the reception desk and make sure all areas such as showers and changing rooms are accessible. Offer free trial visits. Whether your gym has highly accessible equipment or not, invite people with disabilities to try out your space and share their feedback. Give options. Offer a…
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a blood-based method that can help detect germ cell tumors, the most common type of testicular cancer, including cases that don’t show up on standard blood tests, according to a study published in Nature communications. Testicular cancer most often affects teenagers and young adults and is highly treatable, especially when caught early. However, diagnosis can be difficult when tumors do not produce enough of the usual blood-based substances—called tumor markers—to show up on standard tests, which can make diagnosis more difficult. To help solve this problem, the researchers used a method that analyzes thousands of…
As GLP-1 receptor agonists move beyond blood sugar and weight loss, a new review shows why clinicians must combine their growing promise with tighter monitoring, safer prescribing and fairer access. GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – A Complete Guide to NPs. Image credit: zimmytws / Shutterstock A recent review posted on The Nurse highlights the expanding clinical role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), which have also attracted media attention for their rapid weight loss results. It is widely used for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity, these agents offer benefits beyond glycemic control, including…
One of the least discussed and most personal effects of cancer treatment is how it affects intimacy, sexuality, and body image. Sexual health is a normal part of life, yet it is often excluded from discussions because it is considered taboo. Although it may be uncomfortable to discuss, it’s important to talk openly with your partner, your doctor, or a support group about your sexual health. you can’t know what’s normal or deal with a problem if you don’t give yourself a chance to explore it. Understanding how cancer treatment affects sexual health Cancer treatments can often cause physical and…