Healthy articles

High cholesterol and liver problems have a strong influence on one another, meaning that’s important to keep one under control in order to prevent the other one from appearing.

Having heart disease as a consequence of high cholesterol is something that can be avoided by carefully monitoring cholesterol levels through a lipid panel test done every five years.

Sadly, chronic kidney disease does not have a permanent cure, but through the right course of treatment, a person can prevent the disease from getting worse by keeping it under control.

Soy is a very good source of protein, and one that’s particularly beneficial to people who have high cholesterol, because it doesn’t contain any bad fats or cholesterol.

Managing high cholesterol during pregnancy can be a bit problematic, seeing as how you are not allowed to take any of the common meds that are normally prescribed to people who need to lower their cholesterol levels.

People with obsessive compulsive disorder have a higher risk of becoming depressed — and if they do, they can also expect their OCD symptoms to get worse. How does a depression diagnosis work, and what are your treatment options?

The first days and weeks of pregnancy are a critical time in the life of the developing child. Even tiny amounts of DNA-damaging teratogens can cause damage to the embryo or even induce spontaneous abortion.

An ophthalmologist is a specialist who focuses on diagnosing and managing conditions that affect the eye and its anatomy. The management of these conditions can be achieved both medically and through surgical interventions depending on the pathology.

A majority of patients who survived life-threatening illnesses and spent a substantial amount of time in an intensive care unit (ICU), seemed to have a high risk of developing anxiety, persistent depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Research into the impact of sibling relationships is an emerging field. What do we currently know about the ways in which our brothers and sisters influence our development, health, and emotional wellbeing?