Health

Cancer is described as the malignant growth of cells in the body. Cells in a tissue or organ grow uncontrollably and attack other cells forming a tumor. Lung cancer affects the lungs and is considered to be top killer among cancer diseases. Statistics have shown that those diagnosed with...

Fighting daily exhaustion and bouts of slipping into sleep accidentally can be stressful and wear heavily on everyday life. But for those with narcolepsy, it is simply the way that life is. While doctors may prescribe medication for narcolepsy, there is no guarantee those drugs will work. On top...

Disorders of the digestive tract can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms like stomach cramps, nausea and alternating diarrhea and constipation can indicate anything from anxiety to colon cancer. But there’s one symptom of ulcerative colitis that lets you know that this is the condition you might be suffering from....

At certain points in our lives we may lose our hearing ability. It is in such times that we realize we need a hearing aid. A hearing aid is, as the name suggests, a little device that is often tucked inside our ears that helps us with hearing. This...

It’s estimated that around 60% of the population spends at least six hours each day sitting down, and one of the driving forces behind this statistic is the fact that many people work office jobs. Being seated for so long each day contributes to a whole host of negative...

“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...

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...

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,...

Menopause can be frustrating, irritating, embarrassing, and feel like the end of the world. Not only do the physical and behavioral symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, urinary incontinence, and a dry vagina make it wildly uncomfortable, many women have difficulty accepting this change psychologically. Luckily, there are many...

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...

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....

Plaque psoriasis is an inherited or genetic inflammatory disease. Approximately 2% of America’s population suffers from Psoriasis. Of the 2%, 90% suffer from plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis is caused by an immune system malfunction and results in red, swollen skin. Patients will see effects of the disease mainly on (but...

Depression is something 1 out of every 10 Americans will experience at some point in their life. However, many ignore or misunderstand the signs of depression because of the myths and stigmas that surround the disorder. And the fact that some people often do not take it seriously and...

Myocardial infarction (heart attack) and heart failure are both types of heart illness. While they have some causes in common, they are distinct in certain aspects. Most cases of myocardial infarction transpire abruptly upon an artery to the heart getting obstructed, restricting the blood flow. Without a sufficient supply...

Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin, but the term itself is used to refer to a variety of sub-types of the condition. In many individuals, dermatitis results in patches of red, flaky, dry, and itchy skin. In more severe cases of dermatitis, patients may experience pus-filled sores that can...

Individuals with multiple sclerosis typically begin to experience early signs and symptoms of the disease between 20-40 years of age.  The symptoms may improve but usually recur. Some symptoms appear and then go away whereas others can be more stubborn. MS presents itself with varying symptoms in every patient....

Atopic Dermatitis (eczema) is a skin condition that is caused by intense itching, which forms into patches of raised, red rashes. It can become a lasting condition in some people but is also found in infants, appearing on their cheeks, front of the knees, and the back of the...

Hepatitis C is the top cause of liver cancer and transplants. A person can catch the virus by coming into contact with blood that has been contaminated. Most of the time, it is spread by unclean needles (drug paraphernalia) or through exposure to previously used tattoo needles. However, it...

can be used to treat atrial fibrillation or AFib. Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the heart beats irregularly and increases a person’s risk of stroke. Hence, it is important to treat this condition as soon as possible. What Is ?  is a blood thinner or an anticoagulant...

When one experiences atopic dermatitis, they can sometimes get some relief relying on at-home remedies. Most doctor visits can cost you hundreds of dollars and you only spend all of five minutes with the physician. If you catch it early enough, you can effectively ease your symptoms with at-home strategies....

Interstitial lung disease is an umbrella term for upwards of 100 pulmonary (lung) conditions. This category of diseases also includes pulmonary fibrosis. Thankfully, there are numerous top-notch clinics or pulmonary fibrosis treatment centers that specialize in the care of patients with pulmonary conditions. These clinics usually house physicians who...

Colorectal cancer is a health condition prevalent among men and affects the large intestines. The colon section of the large intestine is where cell growth begins. This condition can lead to fatigue, abnormal bowel activity, and weight loss. Women have also come under increasing threat from colorectal cancer. Patients...

Wrinkles come as creases, folds or ridges in the skin. Most wrinkles associated with aging appear on the parts of the body with a large amount of sun exposure, including the face, neck, the backs of the hands, and the tops of the forearms. There are two forms of wrinkles: fine surface lines...

The most troubling symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis — pain, stiffness, and swelling — stem from the same source: inflammation. Research hasn’t yet established that changing your diet will definitely reduce the severity of those rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms, but some findings suggest that it may indeed help. Read on to find out what foods...

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...

Have you ever experienced skin rashes? If yes, you already know how problematic and painful they can be. But they are not so simple to be ignored. There may be different causes and symptoms related to them. Your skin rash can be one of many types, from scalp psoriasis...

It may have started with a cough and a sneeze, but now your chest is heavy and your cold has evolved into bronchitis. What should you do? Does this warrant a doctor’s visit? And, more importantly, can you treat it at home? According to the American Lung Association, acute...

A balanced diet is the key to being healthy and people who have been diagnosed with diabetes have to take extra special care of what they put into their mouths but it does not mean that you have to give up the good things as there are many diabetic...

Rheumatoid arthritis, commonly known as RA, refers to an autoimmune disease where the immune system (which normally protects the body’s health by attacking foreign substances such as viruses and bacteria), mistakenly attacks the body joints. This, in turn, creates inflammation which causes the tissues that line the inside of...

Leukemia occurs due to development of mutations of DNA in the white blood cells. It’s not yet still clear what causes the mutations to grow. These mutations causes the cells to develop and divide too fast than normal to maintain their life. The most common change in DNA in...

It seems harder and harder these days to turn on the news or scroll through headlines without seeing the words “health,” “diabetes,” or “obesity” jumping out at you. The obesity epidemic is only getting worse, and with that, the number of diabetes victims in our country is climbing. This...

Diarrhea is a condition that causes a person’s stool to be looser and more liquid than normal. While diarrhea affects almost everyone at some point in their lives, its origins are not always identical. Here are ten of the most common causes of diarrhea: Medications that contain magnesium, such as...

Speaking about hemorrhoids may not feel like a positive discussion, however, you will be amazed at the volume of folks who regularly experience hemorrhoids. If a vein in the anus or rectum becomes twisted or enlarged, it most likely turns into hemorrhoid. There are many factors why hemorrhoids originate and...

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...

Tooth decay can happen to the best of us, but educating yourself on this potentially painful dental condition can help you prevent it in the first place. Here are seven important terms that relate to tooth decay: Cavities Cavities are holes in the teeth caused by tooth decay. Left...

Cystic fibrosis is a chronic condition that causes recurring, persistent lung infections that progressively limit your ability to breathe. Approximately 30,000 people in the United States are currently living with cystic fibrosis, with about 1,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Every state in the US is now required to...

As a chronic inflammatory disease, asthma affects the breathing airways and is characterized by recurring symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Physicians diagnose this chronic inflammatory disease based upon the symptoms exhibited by patients and their responses to various forms of treatment over a period of...

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...

The butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck is called your thyroid. When the cells in your thyroid gland become abnormal, this can lead to thyroid cancer. Causes of Thyroid Cancer The exact causes of thyroid cancer are not yet clear, however, all cancer is caused by genetic...

The sciatic nerve runs along the spine and back of the legs and can cause pain and discomfort when inflamed or irritated, a set of symptoms known as sciatica. It is not uncommon to experience sciatica, at least in a mild form, at some point in your life. This...

Glaucoma is a family of eye diseases that slowly reduce vision capabilities by damaging the optic nerve that controls sight. The most common form of glaucoma involves a heightened level of pressure on the eye because the fluids in the eye are not draining because ducts have been clogged;...

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by lapsing into a deep sleep in seconds, regardless of what is going on. It comes with difficult-to-manage symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, disrupted nocturnal sleep, and cataplexy, a condition where sudden weakness affects the body, in part or in whole. Additionally, the entire...

Admitting to your family that you’re struggling with an eating disorder is difficult, but opening up to your closest loved ones can make the recovery process much easier. If you’re unsure of how you should start this conversation with your relatives, use these suggestions to navigate through any potential difficulties....

Ear health is a critical part of your overall well being, and is often not discussed enough. This causes people to fail to acknowledge the detrimental effects of things they may be doing to their ears on a regular basis! Inserting Cotton Swabs You should not be doing to...

Hair loss is a major concern for many men. There have been countless claims of miracle cures that can jump start hair growth immediately. Few of these cures do as they advertise, but there are some solutions that truly improve hair loss. 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors One of the most...

Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. Bladder cancer symptoms can include blood in your urine, pain urinating, and pelvic pain. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or any other symptoms that worry you, see your doctor as soon...

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (or CML) is a cancer of the blood found specifically in white blood cells. CML causes the rapid proliferation and growth of mostly myeloid cells within the bone marrow. These cells build up within the blood and cause numerous problems. CML is a stem cell disorder of...

Gum disease is a bacterial infection that begins as gingivitis, which is an inflammation of your gums. Fortunately, if caught early enough, the infection is reversible and easy to treat. There are several natural remedies that may be effective at treating your gum disease. However, it’s important to note that,...

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...

“What exactly is a UTI?” is such a common question. The term UTI or ‘urinary tract infection’ is a general term commonly used to define body disorders that are characterized by the blood in one’s urine, difficulty urinating, frequent urination or even urinating accidentally. Other interchangeable terms include Feline...