The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the throat. It makes hormones out of iodine and knows how much to release because of the pituitary gland. Once released, the hormones are then sent throughout the body to control your metabolism. Your metabolism is more than just how fast your burn...

What is Adult ADHD? Although it remained unacknowledged for many years, adult ADHD is becoming widely known throughout the world, particularly since this condition affects millions of individuals. ADHD, a term used to describe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a mental health condition that affects many children. When it...

is an antibiotic. It is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world today. Under most circumstances, can be a life-saving antibiotic and at the same time a deadly poison to those who suffer an allergic reaction. Approximately 10% of the population experiences an allergic reaction when...

The symptoms and signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) include a heavy wheezing cough or a cough that brings forth large amounts of mucus (often called smoker’s cough); shortness of breath, especially with sports and chest tightness. Some of the symptoms and signs of COPD are identical to...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a progressive disease that usually makes it difficult to breathe. “Progressive” simply means that this illness gets worse with time. COPD might cause coughing which produces large amounts mucus, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Cigarette smoking is currently the...

Muscle pain, or “Myalgia” is a symptom of a larger condition or disease. This type of pain is usually localized, affecting just one or more muscles or parts of the body. Almost everyone experiences sore, aching muscles now and then. Muscle pain can range from mild to excruciating, and...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD, refers to a chronic inflammatory disease which causes an obstructed airflow from the lungs. It is caused by a long-term exposure to particulate matter or irritating gases, more so from cigarette smoke. Individuals with COPD are usually at an increased risk...

Asthma is a serious condition that affects the lungs and the ability to breathe due to inflammation and constriction of the airways of the lungs. Symptoms of asthma are chest tightening, loss of energy, wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. Asthma can be worsened in some people by exercise,...

Asthma in children is commonly associated with wheezing, but symptoms can also include coughing, shortness of breath, and recurrent bronchitis. Diagnosing the exact cause of asthma in children can prove difficult as more than one factor may be present in a child. An allergist will be able to determine...

A migraine headache is more or less defined as a severe headache accompanied by additional symptoms, such as light sensitivity, nausea, sensitivity to sound and strong odors, and sometimes vomiting. The pain can be localized to one side or the other of the head or an allover throbbing pain....

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...

ADHD is a comprehensive disorder that leads to different behaviors among children and adults including hyperactivity, difficulty holding attention, as well as impulsive actions. There is no complete cure for ADHD. However, ADHD symptoms can be greatly reduced by carrying out different treatments based upon the different signs and...

While ADHD continues to be one of the most common neuro-behavioral disorders in children and affect upwards of 4% of adults, this condition is subject to a variety of common myths. Early treatment is key with this disorder, and that is why it is so vital for everyone to...

Congestive heart failure is a progressive condition in which your heart does not pump or fill efficiently. In other words, blood flow through your heart is abnormal. The condition is chronic, which means it cannot be cured. There are, however, many treatment options available to help slow progression and...

So, it might seem like the occasional morning espresso is harmless during the nine months of your pregnancy. And who knows, maybe you weren’t even aware you were pregnant for the first few months of it! And that’s okay. A recent study shows that while the one-in-a-while coffee isn’t...

Lupus is a disorder in the immune system that causes it to attack various parts of the body. A normally functioning immune system creates antibodies to fight disease and infection. The immune system of a person with lupus cannot recognize an antagonist from normal tissue, resulting in abnormal reactions...

Diagnosing lupus can be incredibly difficult. There is a wide variety of symptoms you can develop that could point to lupus. No single test is able to completely diagnose lupus beyond any doubt. Luckily, there are a few different tests that can be performed in conjunction with one another...

Even though medical advancements are made every day, medical researchers still don’t really know what causes prostate cancer. Fortunately, advances in diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer look very hopeful. Possible Causes Some men inherit the hereditary prostate cancer gene 1, or the HPC1 gene. Unhealthy changes in the...

Estheticians and cosmetologists are both types of beauty workers. Both tend to work in salons or day spas, and both must gain a client base in order to be successful. The beauty field currently makes quite a bit of money because people are more and more willing to shell...

Estheticians (also known as aestheticians) are integral parts of spas, salons, and similar places that provide specialized beauty care. Laser hair removal, facials, waxes, chemical peels, among other cosmetic services, are performed by estheticians. Estheticians are not to be confused with cosmetologists, however, who work more in hair cutting,...

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...

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...

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...

A lot of people around the world suffer from migraine headaches every once in a while, and there are those who suffer from this kind of headache almost every day. Some may be able to tolerate this, but there are also many who are completely incapacitated when they suffer...

To become a permanent resident, any undocumented person physically within the USA may apply for an adjustment of status to that of an immigrant without returning to their country of origin. A foreign national outside the USA, however, may not apply for adjustment but must go through immigration processing at...

Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that is transmitted through contact with infected blood. This virus affects the liver of an infected individual. Over time, hepatitis C can cause significant damage to the liver as well as lead to the development of cancer. Many people who are infected with...

Whether you’re going on a vacation or doing some traveling for business purposes, car rentals are a common method of transportation. However, it can be difficult to deal with the expenses of car rentals. When you factor in the costs of fueling the car and the extra fees that...

Many people struggle with the problem of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth react to abrasive substances and hot or cold temperatures that normally do not bother the average person. You may also have trouble with certain brands of toothpaste, experiencing shooting pain from the tooth to the nerve whenever you...

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....

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...

Root canals have a nasty reputation, and it’s no wonder as tooth pain can be not only difficult to minimize but excruciating. The end goal of a root canal is to get rid of that tooth pain once and for all, and making it through the recovery process isn’t...

Lung cancer is a type of disease that starts in the small tissue of the lung. In many cases, it begins by forming in cells that are lining a person’s air passages. Lung cancer comes in two different forms known as small and non-small cell. In order to diagnose...

For proper functioning, your body requires lipids, also known as cholesterol which is produced by the liver or contained in some foods. Cholesterol on its own doesn’t cause any health symptoms, though in excess it could cause complications like heart disease. To move around the body, cholesterol combines with proteins,...

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...

The basics of private branch exchange (PBX) are clear to anyone who has ever called a doctor’s office. You get a receptionist, a recording, or a chance to search for your contact by name and perhaps leave a voicemail. While not complex nor tremendously expensive, a virtual PBX system...

When it comes to treating pancreatic cancer, there are three main options for those suffering from this disease. Depending on the advancement of the cancer, these treatments can be used individually or in conjunction with one another. Treatment options include: Surgery Radiation Therapy Chemotherapy Surgery Surgery is generally used for...

Being a big proponent to diesel engine cars made me convert my truck from a gas engine to a diesel engine. I have also been able to steer quite a number of my friends to also buy diesel engines. Although these diesel engines are very efficient, and they have...

Stool or fecal matter is usually what absorbs fluids into the intestine. When this is all combined with the inside movement of the intestine, this is what gets the fluids through without difficulty. If the fecal matter remains in the colon area for too long, or takes its time...

Permanent residency in the United States is only granted in certain circumstances and can often take years to get. While your permanent resident status does not expire, your green card does. It is the document that proves your residency status. Your green card will need to be renewed every...

Hepatitis C Information Hepatitis C is a liver disease that causes the organ to be inflamed. This inflammation is red swelling caused by injury or infection. This inflammation can cause organs to stop working properly. The liver is a very important organ. It has a lot of functions such...

An overview of Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a disease that is caused by a virus in which affects your liver. Over time it can cause permanent liver damage, liver cancer, and even liver damage. Most people are unaware that they have hepatitis C until it has already caused...

A green card is a Permanency Resident Card or USCIS Form I-551 which allows a non-US citizen to live and work in the United States legally. It is not an ID card that enables you to be a US citizen but it is a step in the right direction....

Heartburn is a very common problem, over seventy million people suffer from this. It starts in the upper abdomen and works its way up into the back of your throat. Some people mistake this, or heart ache, with angina. Laying down or leaning forward can make the symptoms of...

Constipation is the inability to have regular bowel movement. This condition can be downright inconvenient and uncomfortable for the individual experiencing it. If you have difficult or irregular bowel movements, chances are you have constipation. Fortunately, it is a condition which can be easily treated. Nearly everyone experiences constipation...

It may be easy to share how much you’re suffering from your sore throat but not so easy to do the same when it comes to your digestive issues. If you haven’t relieved yourself in a few days it can start to feel like a dirty little secret. However,...

If you’re looking for a new car, you might wonder which is better: an electric car or a hybrid car. Well, there are certain benefits and drawbacks to both types of vehicles. To help you better understand which would be the best fit for you, here is a general...

Let us be very honest: Many of the car designs throughout the 90’s were plain, even bordering on mundane. These cars had no special designs compared to those released in 2000’s. Undeniably, there is no exact comparison between these cars and the latest cars since many people would not even...

While the topic of the day at the just concluded 2016 Consumer Electronics Show were autonomous cars, you may be forgiven for thinking they will be launched for public use next year. That is highly unlikely if not improbable. Even as production vehicles promise to produce more reliable semi-autonomous...

PBX is a telephone system service separate from what the telephone company provides. It is a network that provides connectivity to your phone lines, and to each telephone set. These networks save companies money by allowing them to purchase one dedicated line from their phone service provider instead of...