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In a culture that has become increasingly focused on unrealistic body standards, eating disorders such as bulimia, binge eating, and anorexia are more prevalent than ever before. In addition to having devastating physical effects, they also present many psychological and emotional challenges for both patients and their families. While...
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Earaches are common and can affect all ages, although they are more common among young children. They are usually mild, but can sometimes be very painful and can occur in one or both ears. Here are 10 terms you should know to further your understanding of earaches. Otalgia Otalgia...
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The recent increase in bed bug invasions has caused quite a stir. Not only are these crawling insects getting into people’s homes and businesses, they are also becoming quite the nuisance for hotel operators and hospital administrators. Bed bugs do not carry disease, but they are certainly considered a...
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Tumors in the brain or spinal cord that develop in the areas surrounding and supporting nerve cells fall under the glioma category. Depending on which glial cells are responsible, astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, or glioblastoma tumors may form. Glioblastomas are the most malignant and swiftest growing of these tumors, making them extremely dangerous....
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Total hip replacement, which is also known simply as hip replacement or hip arthroplasty, is a long-term surgical treatment for reducing your hip joint pain and increasing your hip’s range of motion. Hip replacements are performed by orthopedic surgeons, physicians who specialize in treating diseases and conditions relating to the...
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The human brain operates by transmitting electrical signals via neurons (nerve cells). When there is a surge in these electrical signals, an individual will suffer an epileptic seizure. Seizures can impact the entire brain, but a partial seizure affects just a small portion of the brain. Epileptic seizures can...
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As a man, you will eventually have to undergo a prostate exam. It is recommended by the American Cancer Society that men get screened by the age of 40. This is because the development of prostate cancer in middle-aged men has increased in recent years. It is important to...
-
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of virtually body-wide pain. Although it is still not completely understood, it seems to be characterized by poor sleep, cognitive problems, head-to-toe pain and stiffness, and a variety of other physical and psychological symptoms severe enough to interfere with everyday life. Although the exact...
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If you are prone to daytime exhaustion, poor sleep at night, and falling suddenly into a deep sleep regardless of what you might be doing at the time, you might have a sleep disorder known as narcolepsy. While little is known about the cause of narcolepsy, and there is no...
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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia is a plague of the bone marrow, a cancer of the white blood cells, and a destroyer of families. Not many people are familiar with much CML information, thus it needs to be shared. Chronic myelogenous leukemia affects the body’s white blood cells. The meaning of the...
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Having flabby arms can make anyone feel self-conscious. You can’t wear sleeveless nor can you even wear tight long-sleeves without feeling like a tightly-wrapped German sausage. Indeed, having flabby arms is every woman’s bane. If you want to wear want you want to wear and look damn good in...
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Each life has its ups and downs. In any case, when the “ups” are too high and the “downs” are too low, and the swing between the two is excessively unexpected, bipolar disorder may be the diagnosis. Bipolar disorder, otherwise called hyper-depression, is a temperament disorder that causes behaviors,...
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Blood sugar, commonly referred to as blood glucose, is the concentration of glucose or sugar in the blood of an animal or human. It enters the human body through consumption of carbohydrates before being is processed by ; this is a hormone secreted by the pancreas and helps the...
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What is Heartburn? Heartburn is a type of burning sensation that happens in your chest. You will quickly discover that the pain can get worse if you lie down or bend over. Even though it is called heartburn, it has nothing to do with your heart. Rather, it is...
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Walking is among the easiest and most helpful exercise you can engage in to lose weight, relieve stress and stay fit. Taking a brisk walk or run in the morning also refreshes the body and puts it into good shape for the activities throughout the day. If you also...
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Diabetes is a condition that has become the focus of many health experts. Be that as it may, the fact that this condition is caused as a result of sedentary lifestyles makes it easier for it to be managed. One such way is following a diabetes diet. The essence of this...
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Meningitis occurs when the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord become inflamed. The swelling that results is usually what causes the most well-known symptoms of the condition: headache, fever, and stiff neck. Depending on the cause of the infection that triggers meningitis, it can either get better on its...
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Don’t you just hate those little fever blisters on your lips that emerge about 2-3 times a year? You don’t remember when the fever blisters first emerged, and you can hardly tell when they are going to emerge next. You only feel a little burning one or maybe two...
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A heart attack happens when the bloodstream to the heart gets reduced. Medically, another name for a heart attack is a myocardial infarction. Pressure and pain in the heart is a primary sign that an individual is experiencing a heart attack, but there are usually more symptoms involved. Other...
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One of the most common side effects of taking medications is constipation. There are different ways you can combat opiate constipation. It may require some lifestyle changes, such as changes in diet, but this alone might not be enough. In these cases, there are medications you can take to...
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Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In fact, according to Medical News Today, it is thought that over half of the United States population has herpes type-1—also known as oral herpes—while around 15.5% have herpes type-2—also known as genital herpes. As such, people should...
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Bed bugs are wingless oval-shaped insects that are feed exclusively on blood. Their bodies are small and flat and can very hard to detect in your home. Killing bed bugs quickly can be difficult but it is possible to treat a bed bug infestation with some methods effectively. Here...
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Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells which invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Mouth caner can occur anywhere in the mouth, on the surface of the tongue, the lips, inside the cheek, in the gums, in the roof and...
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Taking good care of your health is a daily routine that you should always strive hard to achieve and make sure you look healthier, smell good, smart and perfect all the time. Apart from daily upkeep, there are a lot of things that you need to put in mind...
-
Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can cause severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. Just trying to get through the day can be overwhelming. According to a research, depression is one of the most common mental...
-
Sweat—everybody does it, and virtually no one likes it. Because of the social taboo that surrounds this bodily function, there is a wealth of information about what causes it and how to stop it. Unfortunately, not all of this information is 100% correct. Here is a look at five...
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Blood clots can range from mild and easily treatable to very severe. Whatever your situation and urgency may be, it’s important to know your options before starting any medication or your blood clot treatment plan. Blood clots can have a variety of symptoms, depending on where in the body...
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It might be considered by some as nothing but an annoyance, but if you have been diagnosed with Plaque Psoriasis chances are that you would prefer that you could get rid of it. Since a cure has not yet been discovered for Plaque Psoriasis, patients must do everything in...
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder passed from parent to child. When both parents have a mutated CF gene, any offspring has about a 25% chance of inheriting it. Although all newborns are now tested for CF, symptoms may not appear until later in life. While recent medical advents...
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Dealing with cancer is difficult, but when the verdict is pancreatic cancer, the survival rate is only 25 percent for the first five years after the diagnosis. Like all other cancers, staging occurs from the beginning. The oncologist will base the stages upon various factors, such as if the...
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Having an overactive bladder is an embarrassing condition. Bladder control problems can cause issues like interruptions to your daily life and make you miss out on special moments that could be lasting memories. Overactive bladder can cause symptoms such as incontinence, the urge to urinate, or the inability to...
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A hernia is a common medical issue occurring when tissue or a portion of an internal organ bulges through an opening or weak spot in muscle tissue. Although the majority of hernias occur in the abdomen, they can occur in other parts of the body as well. Hernias are...
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When it comes to prostate cancer, about one in every seven men will be diagnosed with this illness. It can be a devastating diagnosis to have to deal with because treatment for this type of cancer can be rigorous. Thankfully, there are many things that you can do as a...
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What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is a classification of cancer. Cancerous tumors are classified according to the type of cell the tumor originated from. Lymphoma develops from cells that originate in the bone marrow and mature into the various components of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system part of the...
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You’ve probably heard all about eating disorders and the horrific effects they can have on the people who suffer from them. There are a few things you should probably know about eating disorders though; if you or someone you love could be suffering from one. Remember that eating disorders...
-
Menopause, the process of a woman’s body ceasing menstruation, is a natural event that every woman’s body goes through. It can happen naturally or can surgically be started for a woman through the removal of her ovaries and or uterus. When it happens naturally, it usually occurs in women between the ages...
-
“I’m so stressed out.” While practically everyone has muttered this at least a few times, some feel that way constantly. They may even be completely debilitated by it, both physically and psychologically. An occasional bout of stress is totally normal; it can even be healthy and helpful. But for some...
-
Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, is caused when the tissue and bones surrounding the teeth become swollen and infected. The two stages of gum disease are known as gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease in which the gums become swollen, red,...
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Hernias occur when an organ is able to push through a gap in the muscles that hold it in place. While many hernias are painless and are typically not dangerous, they do require surgery to correct. For this reason, it’s best to try and prevent them before they happen....
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There are various types of epileptic seizures, and understanding the nuances of this condition requires that one knows the many kinds involved. After all, not all types of epilepsy are the same. Some types of epilepsy are far more severe than others, requiring innovative treatment methods to help remedy...
-
Gingivitis is one of the leading causes for dentist and doctor visits every year. Though the condition can present with little to no symptoms, others find that it leaves them with bad breath and some mild tooth or gum pain. Gingivitis affects the gums and may affect the teeth....
-
New data sheds light on the mechanism behind stress and heart health. Many heart attacks occur due to the coronary arteries being blocked by blood clots that have been formed when plaques of cholesterol have ruptured. When blood is not flowing in the blocked arteries, it leads to the...
-
An embolism occurs when an embolus, or moving particle within the blood vessels, gets stuck somewhere in the cardiovascular system. Blood can’t move past the embolus, and the cells on the other side become oxygen deprived, or “ischemic.” Embolisms can occur anywhere from the foot to the lungs to...
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There are many reasons why a person may have certain health problems and unless they go to the doctor and have an overall physical check up, he/she can’t know what’s wrong for sure. For instance, cancers are already affecting millions of people around the world and most cases are only detected due...
-
There’s nothing more borderline debilitating or aggravating than tooth irritations. And together with the pain comes the very daunting reality that one could have dentist appointments in their near future consisting of Novocain, root canals, and a three-day recovery. However before one calls out of job, line up your...
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Bipolar disorder is an emotional instability that includes quick change of temperament conditions. As the name infers, “bi” implies two or double and “polar” indicates extremity. By application, this implies a man with manifestations of bipolar disorder tends to suddenly change polarities from amazing joy down to extreme misery...
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When health care professionals make any diagnosis of cancer it is taken seriously due to the severe and possibly life-threatening complications that may come with the disease. Patients are not typically screened for liver cancer, although those with high risks of developing it may be screened. High-risk patients include people with...
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Acid reflux is a condition when some of the strong acids from the stomach and other stomach contents flow up into the oesophagus via the LES, lower esophageal sphincter. The LES allows the food to enter the stomach once it is swallowed. The LES then would close to prevent...
-
A diagnosis of diabetes can have a great impact on your life, changing the way that you can live. However, it does not have to be the end of the world. But how can you manage your diabetes? With simple changes, especially to your diet, you can help to...
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Did you know that over 18 million adults and children in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes? Common signs and symptoms of diabetes include: Always needing to urinate Always being thirsty Unexplained weight gain or weight loss Fatigue Prone to infections Slow healing of minor injuries (cuts,...
In a culture that has become increasingly focused on unrealistic body standards, eating disorders such as bulimia, binge eating, and anorexia are more prevalent than ever before. In addition to having devastating physical effects, they also present many psychological and emotional challenges for both patients and their families. While...
Earaches are common and can affect all ages, although they are more common among young children. They are usually mild, but can sometimes be very painful and can occur in one or both ears. Here are 10 terms you should know to further your understanding of earaches. Otalgia Otalgia...
The recent increase in bed bug invasions has caused quite a stir. Not only are these crawling insects getting into people’s homes and businesses, they are also becoming quite the nuisance for hotel operators and hospital administrators. Bed bugs do not carry disease, but they are certainly considered a...
Tumors in the brain or spinal cord that develop in the areas surrounding and supporting nerve cells fall under the glioma category. Depending on which glial cells are responsible, astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, or glioblastoma tumors may form. Glioblastomas are the most malignant and swiftest growing of these tumors, making them extremely dangerous....
Total hip replacement, which is also known simply as hip replacement or hip arthroplasty, is a long-term surgical treatment for reducing your hip joint pain and increasing your hip’s range of motion. Hip replacements are performed by orthopedic surgeons, physicians who specialize in treating diseases and conditions relating to the...
The human brain operates by transmitting electrical signals via neurons (nerve cells). When there is a surge in these electrical signals, an individual will suffer an epileptic seizure. Seizures can impact the entire brain, but a partial seizure affects just a small portion of the brain. Epileptic seizures can...
As a man, you will eventually have to undergo a prostate exam. It is recommended by the American Cancer Society that men get screened by the age of 40. This is because the development of prostate cancer in middle-aged men has increased in recent years. It is important to...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of virtually body-wide pain. Although it is still not completely understood, it seems to be characterized by poor sleep, cognitive problems, head-to-toe pain and stiffness, and a variety of other physical and psychological symptoms severe enough to interfere with everyday life. Although the exact...
If you are prone to daytime exhaustion, poor sleep at night, and falling suddenly into a deep sleep regardless of what you might be doing at the time, you might have a sleep disorder known as narcolepsy. While little is known about the cause of narcolepsy, and there is no...
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia is a plague of the bone marrow, a cancer of the white blood cells, and a destroyer of families. Not many people are familiar with much CML information, thus it needs to be shared. Chronic myelogenous leukemia affects the body’s white blood cells. The meaning of the...
Having flabby arms can make anyone feel self-conscious. You can’t wear sleeveless nor can you even wear tight long-sleeves without feeling like a tightly-wrapped German sausage. Indeed, having flabby arms is every woman’s bane. If you want to wear want you want to wear and look damn good in...
Each life has its ups and downs. In any case, when the “ups” are too high and the “downs” are too low, and the swing between the two is excessively unexpected, bipolar disorder may be the diagnosis. Bipolar disorder, otherwise called hyper-depression, is a temperament disorder that causes behaviors,...
Blood sugar, commonly referred to as blood glucose, is the concentration of glucose or sugar in the blood of an animal or human. It enters the human body through consumption of carbohydrates before being is processed by ; this is a hormone secreted by the pancreas and helps the...
What is Heartburn? Heartburn is a type of burning sensation that happens in your chest. You will quickly discover that the pain can get worse if you lie down or bend over. Even though it is called heartburn, it has nothing to do with your heart. Rather, it is...
Walking is among the easiest and most helpful exercise you can engage in to lose weight, relieve stress and stay fit. Taking a brisk walk or run in the morning also refreshes the body and puts it into good shape for the activities throughout the day. If you also...
Diabetes is a condition that has become the focus of many health experts. Be that as it may, the fact that this condition is caused as a result of sedentary lifestyles makes it easier for it to be managed. One such way is following a diabetes diet. The essence of this...
Meningitis occurs when the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord become inflamed. The swelling that results is usually what causes the most well-known symptoms of the condition: headache, fever, and stiff neck. Depending on the cause of the infection that triggers meningitis, it can either get better on its...
Don’t you just hate those little fever blisters on your lips that emerge about 2-3 times a year? You don’t remember when the fever blisters first emerged, and you can hardly tell when they are going to emerge next. You only feel a little burning one or maybe two...
A heart attack happens when the bloodstream to the heart gets reduced. Medically, another name for a heart attack is a myocardial infarction. Pressure and pain in the heart is a primary sign that an individual is experiencing a heart attack, but there are usually more symptoms involved. Other...
One of the most common side effects of taking medications is constipation. There are different ways you can combat opiate constipation. It may require some lifestyle changes, such as changes in diet, but this alone might not be enough. In these cases, there are medications you can take to...
Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In fact, according to Medical News Today, it is thought that over half of the United States population has herpes type-1—also known as oral herpes—while around 15.5% have herpes type-2—also known as genital herpes. As such, people should...
Bed bugs are wingless oval-shaped insects that are feed exclusively on blood. Their bodies are small and flat and can very hard to detect in your home. Killing bed bugs quickly can be difficult but it is possible to treat a bed bug infestation with some methods effectively. Here...
Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells which invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Mouth caner can occur anywhere in the mouth, on the surface of the tongue, the lips, inside the cheek, in the gums, in the roof and...
Taking good care of your health is a daily routine that you should always strive hard to achieve and make sure you look healthier, smell good, smart and perfect all the time. Apart from daily upkeep, there are a lot of things that you need to put in mind...
Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can cause severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. Just trying to get through the day can be overwhelming. According to a research, depression is one of the most common mental...
Sweat—everybody does it, and virtually no one likes it. Because of the social taboo that surrounds this bodily function, there is a wealth of information about what causes it and how to stop it. Unfortunately, not all of this information is 100% correct. Here is a look at five...
Blood clots can range from mild and easily treatable to very severe. Whatever your situation and urgency may be, it’s important to know your options before starting any medication or your blood clot treatment plan. Blood clots can have a variety of symptoms, depending on where in the body...
It might be considered by some as nothing but an annoyance, but if you have been diagnosed with Plaque Psoriasis chances are that you would prefer that you could get rid of it. Since a cure has not yet been discovered for Plaque Psoriasis, patients must do everything in...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder passed from parent to child. When both parents have a mutated CF gene, any offspring has about a 25% chance of inheriting it. Although all newborns are now tested for CF, symptoms may not appear until later in life. While recent medical advents...
Dealing with cancer is difficult, but when the verdict is pancreatic cancer, the survival rate is only 25 percent for the first five years after the diagnosis. Like all other cancers, staging occurs from the beginning. The oncologist will base the stages upon various factors, such as if the...
Having an overactive bladder is an embarrassing condition. Bladder control problems can cause issues like interruptions to your daily life and make you miss out on special moments that could be lasting memories. Overactive bladder can cause symptoms such as incontinence, the urge to urinate, or the inability to...
A hernia is a common medical issue occurring when tissue or a portion of an internal organ bulges through an opening or weak spot in muscle tissue. Although the majority of hernias occur in the abdomen, they can occur in other parts of the body as well. Hernias are...
When it comes to prostate cancer, about one in every seven men will be diagnosed with this illness. It can be a devastating diagnosis to have to deal with because treatment for this type of cancer can be rigorous. Thankfully, there are many things that you can do as a...
What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is a classification of cancer. Cancerous tumors are classified according to the type of cell the tumor originated from. Lymphoma develops from cells that originate in the bone marrow and mature into the various components of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system part of the...
You’ve probably heard all about eating disorders and the horrific effects they can have on the people who suffer from them. There are a few things you should probably know about eating disorders though; if you or someone you love could be suffering from one. Remember that eating disorders...
Menopause, the process of a woman’s body ceasing menstruation, is a natural event that every woman’s body goes through. It can happen naturally or can surgically be started for a woman through the removal of her ovaries and or uterus. When it happens naturally, it usually occurs in women between the ages...
“I’m so stressed out.” While practically everyone has muttered this at least a few times, some feel that way constantly. They may even be completely debilitated by it, both physically and psychologically. An occasional bout of stress is totally normal; it can even be healthy and helpful. But for some...
Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, is caused when the tissue and bones surrounding the teeth become swollen and infected. The two stages of gum disease are known as gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease in which the gums become swollen, red,...
Hernias occur when an organ is able to push through a gap in the muscles that hold it in place. While many hernias are painless and are typically not dangerous, they do require surgery to correct. For this reason, it’s best to try and prevent them before they happen....
There are various types of epileptic seizures, and understanding the nuances of this condition requires that one knows the many kinds involved. After all, not all types of epilepsy are the same. Some types of epilepsy are far more severe than others, requiring innovative treatment methods to help remedy...
Gingivitis is one of the leading causes for dentist and doctor visits every year. Though the condition can present with little to no symptoms, others find that it leaves them with bad breath and some mild tooth or gum pain. Gingivitis affects the gums and may affect the teeth....
New data sheds light on the mechanism behind stress and heart health. Many heart attacks occur due to the coronary arteries being blocked by blood clots that have been formed when plaques of cholesterol have ruptured. When blood is not flowing in the blocked arteries, it leads to the...
An embolism occurs when an embolus, or moving particle within the blood vessels, gets stuck somewhere in the cardiovascular system. Blood can’t move past the embolus, and the cells on the other side become oxygen deprived, or “ischemic.” Embolisms can occur anywhere from the foot to the lungs to...
There are many reasons why a person may have certain health problems and unless they go to the doctor and have an overall physical check up, he/she can’t know what’s wrong for sure. For instance, cancers are already affecting millions of people around the world and most cases are only detected due...
There’s nothing more borderline debilitating or aggravating than tooth irritations. And together with the pain comes the very daunting reality that one could have dentist appointments in their near future consisting of Novocain, root canals, and a three-day recovery. However before one calls out of job, line up your...
Bipolar disorder is an emotional instability that includes quick change of temperament conditions. As the name infers, “bi” implies two or double and “polar” indicates extremity. By application, this implies a man with manifestations of bipolar disorder tends to suddenly change polarities from amazing joy down to extreme misery...
When health care professionals make any diagnosis of cancer it is taken seriously due to the severe and possibly life-threatening complications that may come with the disease. Patients are not typically screened for liver cancer, although those with high risks of developing it may be screened. High-risk patients include people with...
Acid reflux is a condition when some of the strong acids from the stomach and other stomach contents flow up into the oesophagus via the LES, lower esophageal sphincter. The LES allows the food to enter the stomach once it is swallowed. The LES then would close to prevent...
A diagnosis of diabetes can have a great impact on your life, changing the way that you can live. However, it does not have to be the end of the world. But how can you manage your diabetes? With simple changes, especially to your diet, you can help to...
Did you know that over 18 million adults and children in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes? Common signs and symptoms of diabetes include: Always needing to urinate Always being thirsty Unexplained weight gain or weight loss Fatigue Prone to infections Slow healing of minor injuries (cuts,...