No Change In Mammogram Guidelines

Earlier this month the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of respected experts in primary care and prevention, caused an uproar when they presented evidence that routine mammogram screening for breast cancer should not begin until the age of 50. The group based their recommendation on evidence showing that the "additional benefit gained by starting screening at age 40 years rather than at age 50 years is small, and that moderate harms from screening remain at any age".  Essentially, the number of women we need to screen in order to extend one woman's life is far higher for the group between the ages of 40 to 49 than for the group aged 50 to 59. However, current US Health and Human Services secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, issued a statement yesterday stating that there will not be any changes to government policy on mammography: screening mammograms should continue to start at the age of 40. [via Medical News Today]

Lower Abdominal Pressure

Lower abdominal pressure can happen due to many reasons. Some common reasons of lower abdominal pressure are overeating, constipation and bloating, which can be gotten rid of, with some effective home measures. Keep reading to learn more.

Lower abdominal pressure is an uneasy feeling which can also be accompanied by abdominal pain. This condition can be gotten rid of, with some home treatment, however if not treated on time it can lead to other serious health complications. Below are some of the common causes which lead to abdominal pain and pressure, and the treatment to cure these problems.

Lower Abdominal Pressure Disorders

Lower Abdominal Pain in Men

The cause of abdominal pain is often determined by looking up to other accompanied symptoms. Find out some common causes of lower abdominal pain in men along with a few effective home remedies for the same.

There can be numerous possible causes for lower abdominal pain in men. To determine the exact cause of pain, medical professionals basically depend on characteristics of pain, whether mild or sharp and radiological techniques like X-rays. The findings of physical examination also help them a lot in correct evaluation. Sometimes, some specific symptoms along with the pain in the lower abdomen can indicate the possibility of a particular disease. To get a better understanding of this point, take a look at the following account on 'what causes lower abdominal pain in men'.

Lower Abdominal Pain

Are you suffering from lower abdominal pain? Go through this article to find out what causes lower abdominal pain and how it can be treated.

Has lower abdominal pain become a cause of concern for you? Wondering what causes pain in the lower abdomen? Pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen could be attributed to medical conditions that affect the internal organs located in the lower abdomen. These organs include intestines, appendix, gallbladder, pancreas and liver. Whether the pain is felt in lower right quadrant or the lower left quadrant of the abdomen is an important aspect that is looked into by the doctors to reach a diagnosis. Those of you who have been experiencing recurring lower abdominal pain must consult a doctor soon. Here's some information on some of the causes of pain in lower abdomen.

Magnetism Trumps Morality

Would you believe if I said that magnetism has the potential to alter one's moral perception? Well, an MIT group has just recently demonstrated this by means of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invase means of delivering localized magnetic pulses to the brain. Specifically, scientists honed in on the temporal-parietal junction (TPJ) a portion of the brain that has been known to become active when we make moral judgements. By interfering with the function of neurons in this region, researchers discovered that subjects were not able to accurately infer the harmfulness and morality of a particular situation. For example, one question that was asked in the study was whether or not it was morally permissible for a man to allow his girlfriend to cross a bridge he knows to be unsafe, even if in the end she makes it across safely. Control subjects found the intention to do harm was morally impermissible, while those exposed to TMS largely based their judgment solely on the outcome - that since there was no harm done, the decision to let the girlfriend cross the bridge was of sound moral judgement. So is morality incorruptible? Of course, but who would have thought that something as simple as a magnet could do it.

Lower Abdominal Pain in Women

Lower abdominal pain in women can be for various reasons. However, you can take them as symptoms of health hassles like cysts and kidney stones. Just know more about them by reading this article.

Women have quite a few physical problems. That is probably the reason why we are so strong. Lower abdominal pain in women can happen for various reasons. I mean, we have all been through this pain, haven't we? So, then why don't we use these pains as alarms and symptoms. That way, we can make use of the worst case scenario. The first step to mastering this pain, is knowing about it. These pains happen for a reason. As such, knowing the reason for abdominal pain in women, can help you avert any further distress, and help you brace yourself for what is coming.

Lower Abdominal Cramps

Lower abdominal cramps are a real pain. Read on to find out what are the reasons for sharp lower abdominal cramps.

Waking up to lower abdominal cramps, can be a real screw up for the day. If you are a woman, you have for sure, experienced lower abdominal pain and lower abdominal cramps. The painful stomach ache or stomach cramps are actually stomach muscle spasms, which most often, people interpret as stomach pain, discomfort or abdominal pain. Diarrhea, constipation, digestive infection, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis, food poisoning or monthly menstrual cycle are some of the reasons for lower abdominal cramps. Sometimes, there may not be a serious medical condition causing the pain. However, they do cause a lot of discomfort. Let us understand, lower abdominal cramps causes and types a little in detail.