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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) as the name suggests is a condition where multiple small cysts develop in the ovaries of a woman. It is a hormonal imbalance usually evident in women of reproductive age. The syndrome is a serious issue as it can deprive a woman of her child bearing capabilities. Till date, the exact cause for the problem is not clear, but insulin resistance is considered to be one of the major causes for this condition.

The symptoms

All victims will not face similar kinds of symptoms. The symptoms keep varying from person to person. The most common of the symptoms experienced by women with PCOS include irregular period, very less or excessive flow during period, feelings of pain or discomfort in the pelvic area, sudden growth of excess facial or chest hair, development of extra skin flaps in the armpit and neck area, male pattern baldness, heart and liver problems, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and other problems.

The cure

Seek the help of your doctor. It is also good to strive towards getting rid of the symptoms. So eat food that is not rich in carbohydrates, calories and saturated or trans-fats. Substitute sugar with honey if you have to. Do not forget to exercise well. Make sure you include in your diet food and herbs that help you lose excess weight and regularise your periods.

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Ovaries for a woman are the means to have a baby, so these organs in the body of a woman are highly important. About 5-10% women all over the world experience multiple small cysts in their ovaries; the condition is known in the medical world as polycystic ovarian syndrome. This syndrome can lead to infertility, but is not always fatal. Sometimes, though rare, it can be fatal when a woman develops ovarian cyst cancer.

Ovarian cyst cancer is a condition found to affect women in their 50s, though it is quite rare. If the cysts are not too large, the victims do not experience any pain. Normally, the condition is detected when the cysts grow too large and the victim starts experiencing pain; this is bad as treatment then starts at a late stage.

The cancer starts developing at the cell. When old cells do not die and new cells develop, there is a load of cells forcing the development of a tumor, which can be cancerous. Only malignant tumors are cancerous, not the benign ones.

Complicated ovarian cysts can pose to be a big problem. So, it is always ideal to see a doctor immediately for treatment. The victim should state clearly the symptoms that she is facing, so that the doctor is able to prescribe the right treatment for her.

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Every one of us wants to look good and slim and get rid of all those excess fat that bulges at our waists and hips. The problem is we all want to shed the extra kilos but do not want know how. There are certain tips to losing weight steadily.

Most obese and overweight people either overeat or sit before the television, or sit at the computer working or doing Facebook all day. So, weight is gained due to overeating and due to lack of motion mainly. Taking care of these two factors helps reduce weight.

Feed yourself the right food

Opting for crash diets is not a wise thing to do as it makes you weak and besides it is unhealthy. The key is to eat less and at short intervals; this will kill your appetite and refrain you from overeating. When you are chewing food, always chew very slowly, this will help you eat less. Do not have snacks whenever you want to instead develop a good habit of drinking water and fruit juices when you think it’s time for a snack. Abstain from food rich in fat, switch over to leafy green vegetables and fruits.

Keep moving, don’t sit for long

This goes for all who have to sit before their computers for a long time or are in the habit of watching TV for hours. Do not sit with the remote control in your hand, for surfing channels, get up and change the channels each time.

If you can, use the stairs instead of the elevator. If your office is at a walking distance from your home, you will do good to indulge in brisk walking every morning when going to work. At the office also, take some time to stretch yourself and walk around the room instead of sitting for hours before the computer. Take your dog for a walk, play with it, or dance to some foot tapping music. The idea is to move a lot and be active.

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With the advent of Christmas holidays in the schools, doctors in United Kingdom are predicting that the second wave of the deadly H1N1 flu could be wrapped. According to the Health Protection Agency, the consultations of Swine flu like illness have dropped below the periodic flu level. In the second and third week of December, as many as 9000 cases were reported in England; which however, is 2000 less than the numbers that were reported in the first week of the month. Overall, 532 patients are hospitalized in England currently and the number is fast declining.

“The first influenza pandemic of the 21st century is considerably less lethal than was feared in advance,” stated Chief Medical Officer for England, Sir Liam Donaldson.

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With new cases of swine flu being reported all over the world, taking precaution against the pandemic has become an integral part of modern day lifestyle. Measures like washing the hands often, staying away from mass gathering, increasing the level of immunity by taking fruits rich in Vitamin C, and avoiding body contact have become a part and parcel of living. We have compiled a comprehensive swine flu guide, which will help you in fighting against the new threat of the millennium called swine flu!

Swine flu official site: http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/
Flu surveillance: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

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