Health

Atrial Fibrillation (or AFIB) is an irregular heartbeat, and the most common heart arrhythmia, affecting over 2.7 million Americans. There is an existing connection between AFib and stroke, with 20% of strokes being attributed to atrial fibrillation. Stroke, which is the number four cause of death in the U.S.,...

Meningitis is a disease that occurs when the meninges (coverings of the brain) become inflamed. The disease is caused by a bacterial or viral infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. The disease causes symptoms such as intense pain, sensitivity to light, convulsions, fever, stiff neck,...

Bayer’s Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System This device makes it easy and convenient for continuous glucose monitoring. You can even store your test results for up to two weeks and the test only takes five seconds each time! Notably, this device offers optimal and accurate results in that the...

It’s not exactly clear what exact factors contribute to someone’s chances of getting liver cancer. There are some statistically significant correlations, however, that give us an idea of what can increase your susceptibility to the disease. Because there aren’t many clear-cut answers about what causes liver cancer, the best...

The common cold is an unpleasant condition marked by symptoms such as congestion, sore throat, headache, fatigue, muscle ache, and a persistent cough. Unfortunately, medical science has yet to discover a cure for this nuisance, which means that most people suffering from it will have to endure a week...

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...

Nearly all people will experience heartburn at some point in their lives, and it’s estimated that for 40% of people, this problem will recur at least once a month. Fortunately, there’s lots you can do to reduce your symptoms or even stave off heartburn completely. Aside from the obvious...

If you are one of the 37 million people in the United States who suffers from migraines, consider all of your options before starting a drug regimen. Some home remedies can be just as effective and cheaper than prescription pain medicines, and they have the added benefit of no...

An overactive bladder is no fun but quite commonplace. Luckily, there are overactive bladder treatment options available to you that don’t involve going to the hospital or taking medications. It gets annoying very fast, and it can also get pretty embarrassing if you’re not careful. If this is something...

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...

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...

Glaucoma is an eye condition that is characterized by optic nerve damage that ultimately gets worse over time. This optic nerve damage is usually caused by an increased pressure in the eye due to fluid build-up. Improper Drainage Improper drainage can occur from blockage of the structures that allow...

Psoriatic arthritis (PSA) is a condition that affects people who have psoriasis, an immune system disorder that appears as reddish or silvery skin lesions. Symptoms of PSA include periodic inflammation of the joints and body tissues, including the heart, eyes, kidneys, lungs, and spine. A person may have symptoms of...

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...

Alcoholism is a chronic disease that results from an addiction to alcohol. This disease is characterized by symptoms such as uncontrollably drinking, continuing to drink alcohol even when it causes financial or relationship problems, physical dependence to the substance, and experiencing withdrawal symptoms when drinking is slowed or stopped. People who...

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...

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...

Liver damage in the form of liver disease is one of the few diseases that has an incidence rate that continues to climb annually. The femur is the longest bone in the human body, the aorta is the largest artery, and the largest and heaviest internal organ is the liver....

Understanding a Hernia A hernia is a displaced organ protruding through the wall of its container. They are most common in the abdomen area. There are various types of hernias, some more common than others depending on genders. There are umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, femoral hernia and hiatal hernia....

Gynecomastia involves the enlargement of male breasts to the point of resembling female breasts. This condition usually occurs due to a hormone imbalance or during hormone therapy. The condition can occur at any age and is not confined to those who are overweight. While often embarrassing, it is a...

When it comes to acne, there is no simple answer. While one treatment may work for one person it may do nothing for another. Unfortunately that is not an answer so what we’ve done is put together several different treatment options that are available to people who are suffering...

Ladies, we all know the overwhelming feeling of trying to live up to everybody else’s expectations. No matter how good we are, no matter how good we feel somebody, somewhere expects us to be more. Between a career, our kids and/or our spouse we barely make time to take...

Overactive bladder affects millions of men and women. Symptoms include feeling an overwhelming, uncontrollable urge to urinate, increased frequency, urine leakage, and waking to urinate several times during the night. Overactive bladder is a frustrating condition for many people. It can also be embarrassing if symptoms such as leaking...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly common disorder that causes distress in the large intestine. Its symptoms can be potentially embarrassing and painful and include constipation, diarrhea, cramps, and gas. While there is no cure for IBS, there are certain steps you can take to manage the condition,...

The A1C reflects the average person’s blood glucose levels over the past 3 months. It is measured in percentage form; hence the A1C level is the percentage of your red blood cells that have sugar molecules attached to them. It is also known as glycated hemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin, hemoglobinA1C...

When HIV/AIDS first arose in North America, its transmission was mostly confined to gay men, but since then, it has been made amply clear that HIV/AIDS is not a homosexual disease and can also affect heterosexual people. Individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicity, and sexual orientations are at a...

A multitude of factors can result in nasal congestion (or a stuffy nose) such as viral infections, colds, and contact with allergens. Everyone’s triggers are different, but they all experience the same bothersome nasal congestion symptoms. The primary cause of that stuffiness is that when you are fighting a...

Hives are a considerably prevalent skin condition that is characterized by breakouts of irritated, bumpy, and itchy spots that look similar to patches of insect bites. In patients with mild symptoms, hives typically form in small sections of the body with moderate itching. On the other hand, in individuals...

Atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, is a persistent condition which causes itchy rashes due to a person’s skin’s inability to retain moisture. The condition is not contagious but is fairly common as 20% of the world’s population suffers from it. Atopic dermatitis symptoms can vary from unnoticeable...

Hepatitis C treatments formerly involved months of strenuous injections of s with serious side effects and up to only 50% cure rates. The new medications are now oral combination therapies with a duration of several weeks. The side effects are mild and have a success rate of removing the virus...

() is an antiviral medication that patients with shingles can take orally. Doctors typically prescribe to individuals who are suffering from cold sores (herpes simplex virus) or shingles. Using for Shingles Treatment Patients may take with or without food. It is important to have a discussion with your primary...

Hand dermatitis is a common disorder that occurs when chronic eczema affects the palmar and dorsal aspects of the hand. It is also known as hand eczema. It can be extremely debilitating as it causes the hands to become extremely painful and cracked. Hand dermatitis accounts for 25% of all dermatitis....

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, primary-progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is marked by deteriorating brain function. It often results in disability when patients begin to exhibit symptoms without any relapses or periods of remissions. Primary-progressive multiple sclerosis may also be classified as active or inactive at differing times....

Many people associate spring with blooming trees and flowers. But, the season of spring also brings about seasonal allergies such as hay fever and allergic rhinitis. The former derives its name from the hay-cutting season, which traditionally occurred in summers. It becomes an affliction that necessitates seasonal allergy treatment...

Wouldn’t it be boring if you walk into a drugstore and test out all different types of mascara? Unfortunately, all of those affordable formulas are usually tightly wrapped with plastic and cardboard. And professional beauty analyst don’t make it easier to try before you buy. Some shops let customer try on mascara using disposable spoolies,...

In order to reduce the effects of narcolepsy and control its symptoms, it is absolutely necessary to change the diet and meal time in your daily lives. A healthy diet can support brain function, promote repairing process and trigger the normalization of the sleep cycle. Some foods are quite...

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...

Angina is caused by arthrosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Risk factors include family history, genetics, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol diet and other underlying medical condition. Arteries are hardened because of accumulation of fats that are calcified and turned into plaque. This will block oxygen supply to the...

When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? If you are a man over the age of 45 or a woman aged 55 and above, then hypertension poses a real threat to your health. According to data from the Center for Disease Control, at least half...

Before knowing how to deal with treatment-resistant depression, it is important to know what depression really is. It is true that every person gets down at a given from time to time, but when sadness lasts up to two –or even more –weeks, it may exhibit clinical depression. It’s very...

The prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation is set to increase in the coming decades. Thus, physicians are trying to formulate an action plan to circumvent the growing crisis. But what is the root of the coandition?While the exact cause of Atrial Fibrillation remains unknown, the disease is more prevalent in...

According to the CDC, there are two types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States. The first is the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine or Menomune. The second is the meningococcal conjugate vaccine, which is otherwise referred to as Menactra, Menveo, and MenHibrix. Both vaccines work to prevent four types of...

It is a traumatic experience to watch someone have a seizure and is often a memory that would last with you for a lifetime. Being informed on how to deal with the situation and offer assistance to this person is absolutely invaluable. You could potentially save their life with...

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...

Many people use the term flu when describing various types of illnesses such as a cold or a stomach bug. The word flu is short for influenza and is different than a typical cold or stomach sickness. Real influenza is caused by either virus A or virus B and...

It is still unknown exactly what causes most cases of pancreatic cancers. However, some risk factors have been linked to an increased chance of being diagnosed with the disease. Recent research has shown that some of these risk factors, such as smoking or heavy drinking, can affect the DNA...

Going to the bathroom for a #2 can be pretty liberating. Unfortunately that is not the case for a person suffering from constipation. Constipation causes one to be in pain and/or strain during defecation. They may experience hard stools and irregular bowel movements. In children, it mostly occurs after...

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....

Are you a woman suffering from a bladder control issue? Well, it is not just you, there are dozens and dozens of other women who suffer from the same problem. Urine control isn’t something you can ignore. In fact, it leads to embarrassment if you don’t find ways to...

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...