Also termed as degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis is marked by the destruction of cartilage, a smooth and slimy connective tissue that plays a major role in protecting and cushioning joints. Joints act as an articulation point between two...

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is one of the most common neurological disorders, which affects about 7% of children below the age of 7 and more than 4% of adults. While it is quite common to come across...

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common genetically inherited metabolic disorders that occurs due to failure of the immune system to differentiate between self and non-self cells. As a result, the pancreatic beta cells, which...

Wrist, a joint made up of eight bones called carpals, is primarily responsible for joining the bones of the forearm with the hands. Theses joints interact with tendons, fibrous bands, nerves, blood vessels and ligaments and increase...

Even though, pregnancy brings immense amount of joy to a new mother-to-be, it can also be accompanied by several symptoms of pain and discomfort that can have a great impact on your lifestyle and daily activities. Joint...

Did you know that hypnosis can help you reduce weight? Well, it surprisingly does. Hypnosis is a state of trance, where a person is totally conscious about what he/she is talking about, unlike what it is portrayed...

Also termed as insulin-independent diabetes, type 2 diabetes is a condition marked by elevated levels of blood sugar caused mainly by the development of resistance developed by the body cells against insulin. Even though, the pancreas produces...

Breakouts can be a major cause of distress for many, especially during the teenage years. Acne and pimples can disappear with time or with a suitable treatment, but they leave agonizing red spots and scars in the...

Ever struck by an agonizing feeling like your body is being set on fire, after entering the phase of menopause? Marking the end of menstruation and fertility in women, menopause can instill fear in some due to...

Hot flashes are episodes of a sudden and intense feeling of warmth experienced by many, especially by women during the post-menopausal stage. While declining levels of hormones in women is considered as the main culprit behind hot...

Even though, fluctuating levels of estrogen during post-menopausal stage in women is considered to be the main cause of hot flashes, these intense and sudden waves of heat can practically effect any one including men. According to...

Envisaging the fact that post-menopausal hot flashes have been mostly attributed to lower estrogen levels in the body, hormonal replacement therapy seems like a lucrative treatment to many. However, in the recent years, researchers from the Women’s...

Reduced activity of lactase or lower levels of lactase in the body, an enzyme that splits milk sugar-lactose into glucose and galactose, leads to an incapability of the digestive system for digesting and absorbing lactose. Depending on the...

Hot flashes are the most common symptoms experienced by every woman, accompanied by a warm sensation that originates in the head and spreads along the neck to the whole body. With some experiencing about 10 flashes a...