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Causes of infertility can be found in about 90% of infertility cases but, despite extensive tests, about 10% of couples will never know why they cannot conceive. Between 10 - 30% of cases of infertility have more than one cause. Male or female infertility each account for about 30 - 40% of cases. In men, sperm defects (their quality and quantity) are usually responsible. Female infertility is more complex.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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"Metabolic Syndrome" Label Misleads...

By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert

Reprinted with permission from Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com.Maybe you already knew that... Read more »

Triglycerides and Healthy Hearts

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

Most people are aware that consuming a high-fat diet can lead to heart disease, but few people... Read more »

A Better Reason to Reduce Salt

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Just when it looked like we could relax about the amount of salt we use, it seems that we may need... Read more »

Heart Disease Diet: Do You Have a "Wheat Belly"?

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

Low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, small LDL particles: the most common triad of... Read more »

High Blood Pressure and the Metabolic Syndrome

By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

Modern life subjects modern humans to stresses our ancestors did not encounter. Early humans (who... Read more »

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Cholesterol Risk Factors

About half of all American adults have total cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL. Over 25% have been told by doctors that they have unhealthy levels. Total cholesterol levels have been... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Prognosis

PrognosisSleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation.Adverse Effects of Sleep Apnea on Heart and CirculationResearchers are... Read more »

Obesity Related Complications

General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes: Risk Factors

Over 19 million Americans have diabetes; up to 95% of these cases are type 2. In addition, 26% of Americans age 20 and older (and 40% of Americans age 65 and older) have impaired fasting... Read more »

Kidney Stones: Risk Factors

The doctor will perform a physical exam. This includes pressing against abdominal areas for tender locations that might indicate the presence of the stone.Medical HistoryThe patient's age is... Read more »

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Another Link to Metabolic Syndrome

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The small portion of LDL (bad cholesterol) that undergoes oxidation may be one of the causes of metabolic syndrome, a cluster... Read summary »

PTSD and Metabolic Syndrome in Veterans

January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome than veterans without PTSD.... Read summary »

Give Your Spare Tire a Break

August 17, 2007

By Kate McHugh, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While it may not make you love your love handles, a recent study... Read summary »

Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome

May 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It was once thought that obesity itself was the cause of metabolic syndrome. But now, new research indicates overeating, and... Read summary »

Fat Causing Diseases

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know obese patients are at an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. But... Read summary »

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