From My Perspective...

To what lengths would you be willing to go to rid yourself of major depression? Have you tried every possible solution or do you advocate for or know others who have? Personally, I still have some therapies to test out before I can say that I have truly tried them all, but there are moments of desperation. There are times when it feels like I have been going at this, living life with depression, for so long that I am… Continue

Ectopic pregnancies can be difficult to diagnose, but new research shows that help is on the way. A study done in the UK shows that lower levels of a protein called activin-B occurs in women experiencing an ectopic pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancies occur when the fertilized egg, or ovum, develops outside of the womb, typically in the fallopian tubes but also… Continue

The news continues to come in regarding H1N1 and special populations at higher risk. Although there is not a shortage of information available, the news is constantly updating and the focus shifts, from panic to precautions to (in all seriousness) “should I get the vaccine?” As a health activist, I certainly do not want to add to any kind of hysteria but I believe it is important to be well-informed and to share that information.

Now that the vaccine has become available to high risk groups of… Continue

The news has been trickling in lately about the health benefits of chocolate. As if this isn't exciting enough, recently there has been scientific data suggesting women during pregnancy can benefit from the delectable treat as well. A Yale study suggests that women who eat chocolate during pregnancy are at decreased risk of developing preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia is a serious complication. Hypertension (pregnancy induced hyp… Continue