Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch is a freelance writer, specializing in science and women's issues. She received her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, with minors in Classical Tradition and Japanese Language, in May 2009 from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. For three years, she was the co-editor of the Feminist Scholarship Review and Women Unite!, published by the Women and Gender Resource Action Center. Her undergraduate research investigated learning, memory and attention deficits found in female college-age sexual assault survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology.
Having a urinary tract infection can be an unpleasant experience for individuals. The infection occurs when bacteria enters the urethra, where it can infect the bladder, kidneys and ureters. ...
May 28, 2012 - 8:35am
About 8.1 million visits to the doctor, nurse practitioner or other health care provider each year are due to urinary tract infections, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases ...
May 23, 2012 - 9:56am
When an individual has a urinary tract infection, she has an infection that can affect the kidneys, bladder, urethra or ureters. Urinary tract infections are a common type of infection.
The ...
May 21, 2012 - 8:39am
Below the thoracic cavity and above the pelvic cavity is the abdominal cavity, an area of the body that contains several organs. The large intestine, gallbladder, stomach, kidneys, liver, ...
May 16, 2012 - 4:35am
The first trimester is a time of significant development for the fetus. During these 12 weeks, the fetus will go from a zygote (an egg fertilized by a sperm) to a 2 ½ inch long fetus who is ...
May 14, 2012 - 12:13pm
In the human body we have chromosomes which contain our DNA. In development, the human cell has 46 chromosomes.
Those chromosomes come in two sets: the first set of 23 chromosomes comes from ...
May 9, 2012 - 9:08am
At the bottom of the vertebral column is the coccyx, also called the tailbone. Different injuries and disorders can affect the coccyx, resulting in discomfort for the patient.
Examples of the ...
May 7, 2012 - 11:19am
Many of the health conditions that are the biggest threats to women can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices.
For example, the risk for heart disease, which is the number one ...
April 25, 2012 - 7:13am
Women make up 50.8 percent of the United States population. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, there are 156,964,212 women, compared to 151,781,326 men.
Bringing attention to women’s health is ...
April 23, 2012 - 7:10am
Cynthia Nixon, the award-winning actress best known for her role in 'Sex in the City' discusses how she dealt with rosacea.
April 20, 2012 - 1:34pm
In the United States, about 16 million people have rosacea, according to the National Rosacea Society. A chronic skin condition, rosacea is characterized by redness of the face and acne-like skin ...
April 19, 2012 - 6:14pm
A genetic disorder, Klinefelter syndrome affects one in every 500 to 1,000 males, according to Genetics Home Reference. With Klinefelter syndrome, also called XXY condition, the individual has an ...
April 16, 2012 - 8:32am
The National Cancer Institute estimated that in 2012, that 12,170 women will be diagnosed with new cases of cervical cancer in the United States. A slow growing cancer, cervical cancer may not ...
April 11, 2012 - 10:34am
Practicing safe sex and using condoms are good ways of reducing your risk of contracting an STD. But another way of protecting yourself is getting vaccinated.
What vaccines are available for ...
April 2, 2012 - 11:17am
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a sexually transmitted disease of which there are more than 100 types. Many strains of HPV clear on their own, but certain types of HPV can cause serious health ...
March 29, 2012 - 6:33am
The key to having safe sex is using proper birth control. You may have heard or used the pill and male condom, but how about the female condom?
The female condom is a non-hormone form of birth ...
March 28, 2012 - 7:27am
Getting an annual check-up with an OB-GYN is an important part of women’s health. A woman’s first gynecological visit should be between the ages of 13 and 18, according to the University of ...
March 27, 2012 - 10:19am
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease in which the individual has growths around her genital area. These warts are caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV.
While there are more than ...
March 23, 2012 - 11:04am
Sexually transmitted diseases are viruses, bacteria and even parasites that are passed to individuals through sexual intercourse. Some infected individuals may not have symptoms, which can result ...
March 22, 2012 - 6:32am
Sexually transmitted diseases are viruses, bacteria or parasites that are passed through sexual contact. Some STDs may not cause symptoms right away, though infected individuals can still pass on ...
March 21, 2012 - 6:40am
Herpes is a viral sexually transmitted disease that can be caused by herpes simplex virus type 1, or HSV-1, or herpes simplex virus type 2, or HSV-2. The American Academy of Dermatology noted that ...
March 20, 2012 - 10:24am
The term “sexually transmitted disease” refers to an infection that can be transmitted through individuals though sexual intercourse. The STD can be a virus, bacterium or parasite.
While men ...
March 19, 2012 - 6:53am
A stroke is a neurological condition in which the brain does not receive the blood it needs. Without a proper blood supply, brain cells die, resulting in possible loss of function.
More than ...
March 16, 2012 - 7:27am
The human brain has two hemispheres — the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere — that are connected by the corpus callosum, which is made up of 200 to 250 million nerve fibers, according to ...
March 15, 2012 - 10:44am
A good diet is important for your weight and well-being, but it can also affect your brain. Research has been looking at foods that have benefits for your brain, and foods and eating patterns that ...
March 14, 2012 - 7:19am
Anoxic brain injury is a type of brain injury in which the brain becomes damaged from an inadequate supply of oxygen. If it is hypoxic, the brain only has a partial loss of oxygen, but if anoxic, ...
March 13, 2012 - 6:58am
The National Cancer Institute estimated that in 2012, about 22,910 new brain tumor cases will be diagnosed. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells that can be cancerous or benign.
The ...
March 12, 2012 - 9:02am
Normally, when it is light outside, your body knows that it is time to be awake, and when it is dark outside, that it is time to be asleep. So how does your body know when to be asleep and when to ...
March 9, 2012 - 11:48am
In the United States, about 25 percent of the population has occasional sleeping problems, while 10 percent of the population has chronic sleeping problems, according to MedlinePlus. While there ...
March 8, 2012 - 5:19am
In small doses, stress can be beneficial — it can be that boost you need to get everything done. But too much can have negative consequences.
For example, someone who is too stressed may find ...
March 7, 2012 - 8:01am
In the United States, about 20 million people report having occasional sleeping problems, while about 40 million people report having chronic sleep disorders. Having a sleep disorder can result in ...
March 6, 2012 - 5:57am
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for your body to function at its best. But for some people, getting restful sleep can be difficult. It may be due to medications they are using, medical ...
March 5, 2012 - 9:06am
Sleep is important for adults, but even more so for toddlers. The amount of sleep needed varies by age, and can also vary toddler to toddler. For example, infants require about 16 to 20 hours of ...
March 2, 2012 - 11:29am
In some cases, individuals may take prescription sleeping pills to help them get to sleep at night. The types of prescription sleep pills available can be grouped into three categories: ...
March 1, 2012 - 5:25am
If you have been having trouble sleeping at night, you may have considered supplements to help you sleep. But how well do they work? And how safe are they?
Melatonin
Our body naturally has ...
February 29, 2012 - 7:54am
You are not on any medications that interfere in sleep, and you do not have a medical or psychiatric condition that affects your quality of sleep.
So why are you having so much trouble getting ...
February 28, 2012 - 6:05am
Sleep is an important component to good health. Getting enough sleep every night is necessary for the body to function properly and for it to carry out necessary cellular activities.
When ...
February 27, 2012 - 8:59am
If you are having trouble sleeping at night, including exercise in your daily routine may help.
How It Helps
A good workout can make the night’s sleep much more restful. The University of ...
February 24, 2012 - 12:20pm
If you are having trouble sleeping at night, it may be because of your medications. These medications may cause insomnia, nighttime awakenings and daytime fatigue.
Some medications may disrupt ...
February 23, 2012 - 5:41am
How much sleep do you need every night? The National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke noted that most adults need seven to eight hours a night, though some people may need as little ...
February 22, 2012 - 7:54am
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke noted that most adults usually need seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Some adults may only need five hours, while others may ...
February 21, 2012 - 5:56am
Sleep is an important aspect of our lives. While it may seem like a passive activity, a lot goes on in our brains that affects how we function every day.
When we are sleeping, we go through ...
February 20, 2012 - 10:06am
Maybe your mother had a brain aneurysm. Or your father’s sister. Or maybe one of your siblings. But does a family history of a brain aneurysm put you at risk?
Research has shown that there is a ...
February 17, 2012 - 6:49am
Getting the news that you have a brain aneurysm can be scary. About 5 percent of people have this condition, in which a weak area of the blood vessel wall balloons out or bulges, according to ...
February 16, 2012 - 6:33am
The National Institute on Aging estimated that 5.1 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease, a common type of dementia. Changes occur in the brain of an Alzheimer’s disease ...
February 15, 2012 - 8:38am
In the United States, about 210,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumor each year, according to the National Brain Tumor Society. Brain tumors are a growth of abnormal cells in the brain, ...
February 14, 2012 - 7:03am
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke estimated than 200 new cases of multiple sclerosis is diagnosed each week in the United States. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a ...
February 13, 2012 - 7:23am
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons noted that in 2003, about 19.4 million visits to the doctors were due to knee problems. The knee can be easily injured, and one area of the knee that ...
February 10, 2012 - 2:14pm
When you look at your fingernails, do you see small depressions or dents in your fingernail? While they may seem like just a nuisance, they may be indicating there is something wrong. Several ...
February 9, 2012 - 5:40am
In the human body, the urethra transports urine from the body to be expelled. The lining of the urethra can become inflamed, resulting in a condition called urethritis.
Both men and women can ...
February 8, 2012 - 5:25am
