Diseases & Conditions

Insulin plays an important role in many processes in the body, including helping glucose to enter the cells from the blood so that it can be used for energy. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, insulin resistance occurs when the cells in your liver, fat, and muscles do not […]

Suppose one day you wake up feeling oddly energized and pumped for anything. The world is at your feet. You can do whatever you set your mind to and nothing could possibly go wrong. In fact, you’re so full of energy that you decide you don’t need to sleep. Days, perhaps even weeks, go by — […]

Breast cancer is usually discovered in one of two ways. A woman might find some signs irregularities in her breasts, or her doctor identifies some clinical symptoms during a routine exam or mammogram. If one is experiencing any common symptoms of breast cancer — such as changes in the shape and feel of the nipple or […]