Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. About 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most miscarriages occur because the fetus isn't developing as expected. About 50 percent of miscarriages are associated with extra or missing chromosomes. In a few cases, a mother's health condition (e.g diabetes or uterine conditions) might lead to miscarriage . Miscarriage is a traumatic loss, not only of the pregnancy. Women may torment themselves with the f...

Iron is a mineral that babies and children require for proper development and health. Hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, transports oxygen to all cells in the body. Our bodies require iron to produce hemoglobin. Iron is required for normal brain development in babies and children. Babies who do not get enough iron ("iron deficiency") may be less active and develop at a slower rate. How much iron do kids require? When babies begin eating solid foods, the amount of iron they r...

  A CA-125 test is a blood test that quantifies your body's levels of the protein CA-125, also known as cancer antigen 125. CA-125 is a form of biomarker, or a substance in your blood that could be an indication of a disorder or disease. Ovarian cancer may be indicated by a high CA-125 level. Your ovaries are a pair of reproductive glands that make hormones, store, and release eggs.   This test is also used by doctors to identify ovarian cancer early in high-risk patients. This m...

The kidneys are among the most vital organs of the human body. We must understand what are the functions of the kidneys, as well as how to take care of the kidneys to avoid various diseases. Improved lifestyle changes (e.g. healthy eating)  and  get tested for renal function regularly will help  to keep kidneys healthy   Here's a quick guide to the tests used to measure kidney function:   Urinalysis A urinalysis can help to detect a variety of kidney and urinary...

The BAD Effects of Energy Drinks on Kidneys Let’s talk about the effects of energy drinks. Energy drinks' high caffeine content has been shown to raise blood pressure. Your kidneys can suffer from high blood pressure, which further decreases their filtering capacity. People with Type II Diabetes often have renal damage or kidney failure. Since most energy drinks have a lot of added sugar, this can lead to blood sugar imbalances and eventually damage kidney health. Energy drinks ca...

Kidneys are a pair of organs shaped like kidney beans. Each kidney is about the size of an adult fist. The kidneys are located along the muscular wall of the back of the abdominal cavity. Kidneys play an important role in the human body. The main functions of the kidneys are: Filtering the blood Remove waste products from the body Responsible for regulating the content of the blood by controlling water volume and maintain electrolytes balance in the body.. This kidney organ is equip...