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Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes your body does not use...
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Essentially, hemorrhoids occur when the blood vessels in the anus get strained and swollen. They usually cause an itchy discomfort that’s present during pretty much every activity daily life requires—including sitting, standing, walking, and sometimes even laying down. Although it can feel like forever before they go away (and some are extremely...
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The first thing you should know about Osteoporosis is that it is a common old-age disease of bone due to which bones become more vulnerable to fractures. Bone loss is characterized by a decrease in bone density due to the excessively rapid loss of bone substance and structure. The...
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If you are, or think you are, having heart problems it is important to be checked out by a doctor, because it might be a heart disease and heart disease treatment may help you. When it comes to heart disease there are many types, from Coronary Artery Disease, Heart...
-
Eating disorders are difficult to combat because they incorporate psychological and physical roots. However, they are treatable with the proper guidance and determination. If you suffer from one of the three common types of eating disorder—anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating—and have decided to seek help on your own or as...
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When the healthy tissue of your liver has been replaced with scar tissue, your liver begins to not function properly. This is a later stage of liver damage known as cirrhosis. If diagnosed early and treated correctly, the progression of liver damage can be slowed. Here is a look...
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Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), also known as chronic granulocytic leukemia, is a condition where the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. This article focuses on the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia using standard care procedure. Making a chronic myeloid leukemia treatment plan, patients are encouraged to consider...
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Migraine Headache Information Migraine headaches are caused when blood vessels in the head dilate suddenly. About fifteen to twenty percent of men and twenty-five to thirty percent of women have migraine headache, and more than half of these sufferers have a family history of migraine. Nobody knows the exact...
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Ear infections are very common in infants and small children, and they can be very frustrating for parents when they seem to appear with no apparent cause. However, the cause of ear infections is usually quite simple, and has nothing to do with the environment your child is in....
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How would you guess that you have got shingles? Shingles pain is one of the clear indications, but it occurs in stages and certain patterns. First, you need to know that shingles are a manifestation of the same virus that causes chicken pox. It is known as varicella zoster....
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Schizophrenia is a disease of the brain, the cause of which is not known. This condition creates serious mental issues, and the treatment is aimed at reducing the symptoms and managing the disease. He or she suffers from hallucinations and delusions, becomes detached from reality, and his thought process...
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Allergies are caused by a hypersensitive immune system that flags an otherwise harmless substance in the environment as if it were a disease-causing organism. When your immune system overreacts in this way, it sets off a chain of events with a goal of saving your life from a harmful...
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If you have lupus, obtaining life insurance can be a difficult affair. The disease has various associated risks that make insurance difficult to acquire. However, this doesn’t mean it is impossible. You should, however, know that insurance would be relatively costly for a lupus patient. What is lupus? Lupus occurs in two...
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There is a host of myths surrounding HIV/AIDS when HIV transmission facts are fairly straightforward. By being aware of the facts about how HIV is passed on, you can spare yourself from so many unwarranted concerns and also take an active role in debunking myths when you come across...
-
For patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), the primary purpose of all treatment options is to restore the rhythm of the heart to its normal rate and to keep stroke-causing blood clots at bay. Using medications is typically the best and most effective treatment approach for AFib patients. Medications are most...
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If you have arthritis, you know just how devastating this condition can be. Fortunately, there are many foods that can ease inflammation and may help relieve some of the joint pain associated with arthritis. In fact, one survey found that 24% of those with rheumatoid arthritis reported that their diet had...
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Choosing the right type of shampoo is essential if you want to reduce the frizziness and dryness of your hair and revitalize your hair. Perm dyed hair will cause hair damage, make the hair less nutritious and hydrated, and the hair will become dry and frizzy, and feel rough...
-
Ear gauges have quickly moved from being counter-cultural to being a mainstream fashion trend. However, this is one fad that requires a little extra effort on your part. Keeping your earlobes healthy with gauges is not a difficult task, but it is one that will require some diligence. Use...
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Do you really want to lower your LDL cholesterol? Trying to figure out how to treat high cholesterol? Wondering what foods lower cholesterol? Cholesterol itself is not as bad as the media will convey, but certainly high levels will easily contribute to heart disease and other health problems. This...
-
Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are an uncomfortable difficulty, and over half the population will have dealt with them by the time they reach late adulthood. They are fairly easy to prevent with a few basic lifestyle changes, but knowing what causes them and the populations at risk can help further...
-
When malignant (cancerous) cells arise in the brain tissue to form a tumor, this disease is referred to as brain cancer. Usually, these tumors will grow enough to interfere with essential brain functions including memory, sensations, and muscle control. Other, non-cancerous tumors can develop in the brain as well—these...
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Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic (immune) system. There are several types of lymphoma, one of the most well-known being Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The other types are often referred to collectively as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. With this condition, a white blood cell forms abnormally, and then makes more copies of itself...
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Dealing with alcoholism or an addiction to prescription medications or illicit street drugs is never simple, regardless of the severity of your addiction. If you have become addicted to using any substance or if you have a friend or a loved one in your life you want to help,...
-
Today, many adults have some form of gum disease. Gum disease is referred to as periodontal disease, which affects the bones and tissues surrounding the teeth. Gum disease ranges from a plain gum inflammation to a severe infection resulting in damage to bone and tissue that sustain the teeth....
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Diarrhea is a fairly normal medical condition that happens to most people throughout their lifetime. Diarrhea is when a person has loose bowels, which involves stool being very watery. This process can have varying degrees of pain, and there are a variety of different diarrhea causes. These diarrhea causes...
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Your entire body is made up of cells, which make up the tissues in your body, which a make up your organs. Your organs allow for your body to function and are responsible for various body processes that are necessary for living. Sometimes, however, your cells undergo uncontrolled growth...
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About Hip Pain Torso of the human body is joined with the legs by a joint called the hip joint. Any pain within the joint or around it is referred to as hip pain. This is a common problem and sometimes it does not call for a person to...
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Bipolar disorder is not a new concept in the medical field seeing as many people have been diagnosed with the condition. Awareness, as well as acceptance, has substantially increased. However, very little is known about distinguishing the two existing types of bipolar disorder which entail bipolar I and bipolar...
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What is it? Whether one is enjoying a nice dinner with family or having a barbecue, there is nothing worse than getting heartburn symptoms right after. Heartburn or acid indigestion as some people call it tends to strike about 20% of the American population at least once a week....
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional disorder resulting when the large intestine contracts improperly, either too quickly or too slowly. When these irregular contractions happen it causes a host of symptoms that may include cramps, intermittent pain, gas, and diarrhea or constipation. The cause of IBS is...
-
Hip pain is common ailment suffered by many and unfortunately can be caused by a variety of different problems. Hip Pain Treatment can be managed in several ways depending on the cause and severity of the condition. Non-Surgical Hip Pain Treatment A physical therapist can help hip pain sufferers...
-
Constipation is defined by the slow passage of digesting food through the digestive system, most often in the colon. There are a variety of causes behind the slowing down of digesting food through the digestive tract. In many instances, constipation is caused by medications. The following are common medications...
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Dry eye is a common eye problem that mainly affect people age 50 and older. The majority of people with dry eyes are women, but men also have this problem. Dry eyes are caused bu a lack of insufficient tears in the eyes. Human tears can prevent eye problems...
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Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a lifelong period. There are three major types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. High levels of blood glucose can damage the...
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A Night Eating Syndrome, NES, is an eating disorder that is typically characterized by eating later in the night and very little during the day. According to WaldenCenter.org, it is a disorder that is often characterized by a delayed circadian cycle (biological clock) of consumption pattern. It affects about...
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Typically, symptoms and signs of liver cancer do not usually show up until the disease has advanced into a later stage. This can be especially concerning, as liver cancer that is caught later rather than earlier can be more difficult to treat. When it comes to liver cancer, it...
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Have you or somebody you know dealt with allergy symptoms lately? We live in an increasingly polluted world with loads of foreign substances making their way into our bodies either though inhalation, ingestion, or other forms of exposure- so it’s really no surprise when individuals experience symptoms of allergies....
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Fibromyalgia is a medical condition primarily characterized by chronic widespread pain that lasts for at least three months. It is considered a rheumatic disease because the pain is musculoskeletal, meaning it occurs mostly in muscles and joints. Although it is a patient’s pain that often brings him or her to...
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Alcohol Abuse Information Alcohol has long been known as the thief of the mind. Its abuse is one of the worst problems of the 21st century. Although alcohol had already been known in Biblical times (check many references to it both in the Old and New Testaments), it has...
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Tinnitus is recognized as ringing in the ears. It is a common problem that is estimated to affect around 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus is not considered a condition, but instead is a symptom of an underlying condition. For example, it often occurs with hearing loss. It is also common for...
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What are the Causes of Brain Cancer? Brain cancer is possibly one of the scariest forms of cancer because it has limited treatment options and can affect the body in multiple ways. Since the brain controls all of the actions of the body, cancer can play a large role...
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Do you really want to lower your LDL cholesterol? Trying to figure out how to treat high cholesterol? Wondering what foods lower cholesterol? Cholesterol itself is not as bad as the media will convey, but certainly high levels will easily contribute to heart disease and other health problems. This...
-
When something breaks loose into the bloodstream and travels around, it’s called an embolus. When the embolus comes to a place too small for it to pass through, it creates a blockage called an embolism. The cells on the other side can no longer receive blood flow and begin to...
-
Constipation is a disorder whereby bowel movements become difficult. Most people experiencing this tend to go for laxatives or fiber. However, they forget that there is a way, free from adding drugs to your body that can perfectly treat constipation without any side effects. This method is called Poop...
-
High blood sugar, better known as hyperglycemia is a grave health issue for individuals who have diabetes. High blood sugar occurs, as the name suggests, when there is just too much sugar in the blood. If a person is diabetic there are two different types of high blood sugar...
-
You wake up every morning to hit the tracks in order to prepare yourself for an hour of rigorous strength training exercises. This is your favorite part of your day. By staying active, you have become physically stronger and nothing could derail you from making noticeable progress. In the...
-
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the defensive white blood cells in the body. It is also known as chronic granulocytic leukemia and is caused by the increased and unchecked growth of primarily myeloid cells in the bone marrow and the accumulation of these cells in the...
-
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder. The exact reason for the disease is unknown and may be a combination of multiple factors. IBS causes several symptoms such as a change in bowel habits, cramping, abdominal pain, an intolerance to food, and distention. A diagnosis of IBS is...
-
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is thought that over 1 in 6 people between the ages of 14 and 49 have the disease in the United States. It is caused by two types of virus: Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex...
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Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations, or genetic defects, that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. Skin cancer is by far...
Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes your body does not use...
Essentially, hemorrhoids occur when the blood vessels in the anus get strained and swollen. They usually cause an itchy discomfort that’s present during pretty much every activity daily life requires—including sitting, standing, walking, and sometimes even laying down. Although it can feel like forever before they go away (and some are extremely...
The first thing you should know about Osteoporosis is that it is a common old-age disease of bone due to which bones become more vulnerable to fractures. Bone loss is characterized by a decrease in bone density due to the excessively rapid loss of bone substance and structure. The...
If you are, or think you are, having heart problems it is important to be checked out by a doctor, because it might be a heart disease and heart disease treatment may help you. When it comes to heart disease there are many types, from Coronary Artery Disease, Heart...
Eating disorders are difficult to combat because they incorporate psychological and physical roots. However, they are treatable with the proper guidance and determination. If you suffer from one of the three common types of eating disorder—anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating—and have decided to seek help on your own or as...
When the healthy tissue of your liver has been replaced with scar tissue, your liver begins to not function properly. This is a later stage of liver damage known as cirrhosis. If diagnosed early and treated correctly, the progression of liver damage can be slowed. Here is a look...
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), also known as chronic granulocytic leukemia, is a condition where the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. This article focuses on the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia using standard care procedure. Making a chronic myeloid leukemia treatment plan, patients are encouraged to consider...
Migraine Headache Information Migraine headaches are caused when blood vessels in the head dilate suddenly. About fifteen to twenty percent of men and twenty-five to thirty percent of women have migraine headache, and more than half of these sufferers have a family history of migraine. Nobody knows the exact...
Ear infections are very common in infants and small children, and they can be very frustrating for parents when they seem to appear with no apparent cause. However, the cause of ear infections is usually quite simple, and has nothing to do with the environment your child is in....
How would you guess that you have got shingles? Shingles pain is one of the clear indications, but it occurs in stages and certain patterns. First, you need to know that shingles are a manifestation of the same virus that causes chicken pox. It is known as varicella zoster....
Schizophrenia is a disease of the brain, the cause of which is not known. This condition creates serious mental issues, and the treatment is aimed at reducing the symptoms and managing the disease. He or she suffers from hallucinations and delusions, becomes detached from reality, and his thought process...
Allergies are caused by a hypersensitive immune system that flags an otherwise harmless substance in the environment as if it were a disease-causing organism. When your immune system overreacts in this way, it sets off a chain of events with a goal of saving your life from a harmful...
If you have lupus, obtaining life insurance can be a difficult affair. The disease has various associated risks that make insurance difficult to acquire. However, this doesn’t mean it is impossible. You should, however, know that insurance would be relatively costly for a lupus patient. What is lupus? Lupus occurs in two...
There is a host of myths surrounding HIV/AIDS when HIV transmission facts are fairly straightforward. By being aware of the facts about how HIV is passed on, you can spare yourself from so many unwarranted concerns and also take an active role in debunking myths when you come across...
For patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), the primary purpose of all treatment options is to restore the rhythm of the heart to its normal rate and to keep stroke-causing blood clots at bay. Using medications is typically the best and most effective treatment approach for AFib patients. Medications are most...
If you have arthritis, you know just how devastating this condition can be. Fortunately, there are many foods that can ease inflammation and may help relieve some of the joint pain associated with arthritis. In fact, one survey found that 24% of those with rheumatoid arthritis reported that their diet had...
Choosing the right type of shampoo is essential if you want to reduce the frizziness and dryness of your hair and revitalize your hair. Perm dyed hair will cause hair damage, make the hair less nutritious and hydrated, and the hair will become dry and frizzy, and feel rough...
Ear gauges have quickly moved from being counter-cultural to being a mainstream fashion trend. However, this is one fad that requires a little extra effort on your part. Keeping your earlobes healthy with gauges is not a difficult task, but it is one that will require some diligence. Use...
Do you really want to lower your LDL cholesterol? Trying to figure out how to treat high cholesterol? Wondering what foods lower cholesterol? Cholesterol itself is not as bad as the media will convey, but certainly high levels will easily contribute to heart disease and other health problems. This...
Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are an uncomfortable difficulty, and over half the population will have dealt with them by the time they reach late adulthood. They are fairly easy to prevent with a few basic lifestyle changes, but knowing what causes them and the populations at risk can help further...
When malignant (cancerous) cells arise in the brain tissue to form a tumor, this disease is referred to as brain cancer. Usually, these tumors will grow enough to interfere with essential brain functions including memory, sensations, and muscle control. Other, non-cancerous tumors can develop in the brain as well—these...
Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic (immune) system. There are several types of lymphoma, one of the most well-known being Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The other types are often referred to collectively as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. With this condition, a white blood cell forms abnormally, and then makes more copies of itself...
Dealing with alcoholism or an addiction to prescription medications or illicit street drugs is never simple, regardless of the severity of your addiction. If you have become addicted to using any substance or if you have a friend or a loved one in your life you want to help,...
Today, many adults have some form of gum disease. Gum disease is referred to as periodontal disease, which affects the bones and tissues surrounding the teeth. Gum disease ranges from a plain gum inflammation to a severe infection resulting in damage to bone and tissue that sustain the teeth....
Diarrhea is a fairly normal medical condition that happens to most people throughout their lifetime. Diarrhea is when a person has loose bowels, which involves stool being very watery. This process can have varying degrees of pain, and there are a variety of different diarrhea causes. These diarrhea causes...
Your entire body is made up of cells, which make up the tissues in your body, which a make up your organs. Your organs allow for your body to function and are responsible for various body processes that are necessary for living. Sometimes, however, your cells undergo uncontrolled growth...
About Hip Pain Torso of the human body is joined with the legs by a joint called the hip joint. Any pain within the joint or around it is referred to as hip pain. This is a common problem and sometimes it does not call for a person to...
Bipolar disorder is not a new concept in the medical field seeing as many people have been diagnosed with the condition. Awareness, as well as acceptance, has substantially increased. However, very little is known about distinguishing the two existing types of bipolar disorder which entail bipolar I and bipolar...
What is it? Whether one is enjoying a nice dinner with family or having a barbecue, there is nothing worse than getting heartburn symptoms right after. Heartburn or acid indigestion as some people call it tends to strike about 20% of the American population at least once a week....
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional disorder resulting when the large intestine contracts improperly, either too quickly or too slowly. When these irregular contractions happen it causes a host of symptoms that may include cramps, intermittent pain, gas, and diarrhea or constipation. The cause of IBS is...
Hip pain is common ailment suffered by many and unfortunately can be caused by a variety of different problems. Hip Pain Treatment can be managed in several ways depending on the cause and severity of the condition. Non-Surgical Hip Pain Treatment A physical therapist can help hip pain sufferers...
Constipation is defined by the slow passage of digesting food through the digestive system, most often in the colon. There are a variety of causes behind the slowing down of digesting food through the digestive tract. In many instances, constipation is caused by medications. The following are common medications...
Dry eye is a common eye problem that mainly affect people age 50 and older. The majority of people with dry eyes are women, but men also have this problem. Dry eyes are caused bu a lack of insufficient tears in the eyes. Human tears can prevent eye problems...
Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a lifelong period. There are three major types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. High levels of blood glucose can damage the...
A Night Eating Syndrome, NES, is an eating disorder that is typically characterized by eating later in the night and very little during the day. According to WaldenCenter.org, it is a disorder that is often characterized by a delayed circadian cycle (biological clock) of consumption pattern. It affects about...
Have you or somebody you know dealt with allergy symptoms lately? We live in an increasingly polluted world with loads of foreign substances making their way into our bodies either though inhalation, ingestion, or other forms of exposure- so it’s really no surprise when individuals experience symptoms of allergies....
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition primarily characterized by chronic widespread pain that lasts for at least three months. It is considered a rheumatic disease because the pain is musculoskeletal, meaning it occurs mostly in muscles and joints. Although it is a patient’s pain that often brings him or her to...
Alcohol Abuse Information Alcohol has long been known as the thief of the mind. Its abuse is one of the worst problems of the 21st century. Although alcohol had already been known in Biblical times (check many references to it both in the Old and New Testaments), it has...
Tinnitus is recognized as ringing in the ears. It is a common problem that is estimated to affect around 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus is not considered a condition, but instead is a symptom of an underlying condition. For example, it often occurs with hearing loss. It is also common for...
What are the Causes of Brain Cancer? Brain cancer is possibly one of the scariest forms of cancer because it has limited treatment options and can affect the body in multiple ways. Since the brain controls all of the actions of the body, cancer can play a large role...
Do you really want to lower your LDL cholesterol? Trying to figure out how to treat high cholesterol? Wondering what foods lower cholesterol? Cholesterol itself is not as bad as the media will convey, but certainly high levels will easily contribute to heart disease and other health problems. This...
When something breaks loose into the bloodstream and travels around, it’s called an embolus. When the embolus comes to a place too small for it to pass through, it creates a blockage called an embolism. The cells on the other side can no longer receive blood flow and begin to...
Constipation is a disorder whereby bowel movements become difficult. Most people experiencing this tend to go for laxatives or fiber. However, they forget that there is a way, free from adding drugs to your body that can perfectly treat constipation without any side effects. This method is called Poop...
High blood sugar, better known as hyperglycemia is a grave health issue for individuals who have diabetes. High blood sugar occurs, as the name suggests, when there is just too much sugar in the blood. If a person is diabetic there are two different types of high blood sugar...
You wake up every morning to hit the tracks in order to prepare yourself for an hour of rigorous strength training exercises. This is your favorite part of your day. By staying active, you have become physically stronger and nothing could derail you from making noticeable progress. In the...
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a cancer of the defensive white blood cells in the body. It is also known as chronic granulocytic leukemia and is caused by the increased and unchecked growth of primarily myeloid cells in the bone marrow and the accumulation of these cells in the...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder. The exact reason for the disease is unknown and may be a combination of multiple factors. IBS causes several symptoms such as a change in bowel habits, cramping, abdominal pain, an intolerance to food, and distention. A diagnosis of IBS is...
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is thought that over 1 in 6 people between the ages of 14 and 49 have the disease in the United States. It is caused by two types of virus: Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex...
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations, or genetic defects, that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. Skin cancer is by far...