Vaginal pain: Causes and how to treat it
Vaginal pain can be a temporary symptom of infection or injury. Or, it can be a chronic symptom with no known cause. Persistent vaginal pain with no clear cause is called vulvodynia. It is a…
The link between insomnia and cardiovascular disease
Sleeping problems can affect both mental and physical health. Now, a large-scale analysis in China highlights how insomnia might lead to potentially life threatening cardiovascular diseases. New research points to concerning links between insomnia and…
connections between depression, anxiety, and PTSD
A new study looks for the neural links between a range of mental disorders. In the largest study of its kind, researchers identify similarities in the brain activity of people with major depressive disorder, post-traumatic…
Rare diseases more common than we think
Rare diseases are by their very nature obscure and unknown, falling through the cracks when it comes to research budgets and treatment development. But now, a study has shown they are more common than we…
How can I stabilize my blood pressure?
Blood pressure should be basically stable. If it regularly changes from very high to very low, a range of complications can result. It is normal for blood pressure to vary slightly throughout the day, but…