Answers to Your Questions About Candida Infections

Candidiasis Answers to Your Questions About Candida Infections. Candidiasis or Candida is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of fungus belonging to the Candida species. Candida yeasts are normally present in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina without causing symptoms. Sometimes, however, the balance between Candida and normally present bacteria becomes disrupted. What are…

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Andropause

Andropause: The Male Menopause

Men… are you experiencing any of the following symptoms? Fatigue or loss of energy/stamina Depression or negative mood Irritability, quick temper or uncontrolled anger Anxiety or nervousness Memory loss or difficulty concentrating Relationship problems with your spouse or partner Decrease libido or desire to have sex Difficulty maintaining or achieving an erection Decreased intensity of…

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Air Pollution Increases Risk for Heart Attack-HEPA Filter May Help

Air Pollution Increases Risk for Heart Attack-HEPA Filter May Help

January 21, 2010 — Particulate air pollution increases the risk for myocardial infarction, and lowering indoor particulate air pollution levels by using ordinary high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration improves 2 markers of cardiovascular risk: microvascular endothelial function and systemic inflammation. Ryan W. Allen, PhD, and colleagues from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada,…

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