2014

Important Factors When Pregnant

Finding out that you are pregnant can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also give you a bit of anxiety. You are now holding the fate of another life inside your own body. You will want to do whatever possible to make sure that you take care of yourself, so that your chances of having a healthy baby are increased. Here are some of the main things that you should make priority when you have found out that you are pregnant.

Back Pain In Teen Years May Lead To More Severe Pain In Adulthood

Adolescence is a time of rapid physical growth, so it's not unusual for a teenager to experience a myriad of body aches and pains. However, studies indicate that back pain in the teenage years may set the stage for more serious pain when the teen reaches adulthood. Here's more information about this study and what teens can do to maintain a healthy back as they grow into adults. Study Results

Is Proton Beam Therapy Effective For Treating Prostate Cancer?

If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may have heard about one of the latest methods to treat it – proton beam therapy (PBT). Because of its relative newness as a way to treat prostate tumors, you probably have questions about it. Here's what you need to know: What is it? PBT is a type of radiation treatment that uses energized protons, which are hydrogen atoms whose electrons have been removed.