Should I Try a Clinical Trial? If you are suffering from a condition — anything from arthritis to cancer — you may be trying to find the right treatment for you. Sometimes, your treatment path might not always be what the doctors recommend to you. Whether it’s a personal…

What Causes Fatty Liver/NASH? Fatty Liver/NASH is a condition in which excess fat is being stored in the liver, and NASH is a type of a Fatty Liver condition in which inflammation is present in the liver in addition to fat. According to HealthLine, Fatty liver develops when your…

Is There a Cure for Hot Flashes? A hot flash is the most common symptom of menopause and perimenopause. It is extremely common, with more than two-thirds of North American women experiencing them before and during menopause. Hot flashes last for a very short period of time and can…

Understanding Endometriosis According to The Office on Women’s Health, Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside of the uterus. It may affect more than 11% of American women between 15 and 44.1 It is especially common among women in their 30s and…

Understanding Alzheimers One of the most heartbreaking things someone can go through is watching their loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, while there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or a…

Understanding Type I Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar to enter cells to produce energy. The cells in your body need sugar for energy. However, sugar cannot go into most…

A clinical trial is an extremely important part of science. It is the final step in a new medication or treatment hitting the market and potentially saving lives. However, about 37 percent of clinical trials don’t enroll enough patients to proceed. In addition, 11 percent fail to enroll even…

Heartburn/Acid Reflux/GERD Clinical Study There are three million cases of people suffering from Heartburn, Acid Reflux or GERD (which stands for Gastroesophageal reflux disease) every year. Heartburn usually happens to everyone at some point after a particularly fried or spicy meal, however, Heartburn/Acid Reflux/GERD can be a debilitating disease…

Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Study Hip Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis of the hip, is a condition that affects more than 3 million people per year. Osteoarthritis occurs when inflammation and injury to a joint cause the breaking down of cartilage tissue. The breakdown of this cartilage tissue causes…

Fatty Liver/NASH Clinical Research Study Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a type of NAFLD. If you have NASH, you have inflammation and liver cell damage, along with fat in your liver. NAFLD is more…