29 January, 2013
According to the information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), Salmonella species certainly constitute one of the common causes that lead to the development of food borne illness. In..
29 January, 2013
A hernia is caused when muscle wall weakens, allowing part of an internal organ or tissue to push through a cavity wall in which it resides. It can be protrusion..
24 January, 2013
Consuming gluten can be a cause for distress in many people. Such people suffer from a troublesome digestive disorder known as Celiac disease. The indigestion of gluten or gluten containing..
24 January, 2013
Liver plays an integral part in the process of digestion by processing nutrients such that they are readily available for apt use by the human body. This unique, solid organ..
23 January, 2013
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that results in severe impairment in many areas of brain function. This disabling mental condition hampers the ability of a person to distinguish or..
22 January, 2013
An autoimmune disease, where the central nervous system and brain gets majorily affected, is called as multiple sclerosis (MS). It causes damage to myelin sheath that protects the neurons. This..
21 January, 2013
Cerebral palsy affects people specially babies of any age. Doctors may detect the symptoms of cerebral palsy in your new born too. To get the best form of health and..
21 January, 2013
Behavioral problems manifest themselves in several forms and one such form is known as Asperger syndrome or Asperger’s disorder. There is no particular symptom or any single symptom that can..
18 January, 2013
A chronic syndrome that leads to widespread musculoskeletal pain, crippling fatigue with stiffed and achy muscles, is referred to as fibromyalgia. The symptoms usually differ from person to person and unlikely..
18 January, 2013
Thrush is an infection caused by candida fungus, forming creamy white, raised lesions in mouth, mainly on tongue and inner side of cheeks. The lesions at times can appear on..
1 January, 2013
Eating disorders can mar your self-esteem to the extent that you have a distorted sense of self. When a woman suffers from an eating disorder, her true worth is measured..
31 December, 2012
An inherited chronic disease affecting lungs and digestive system is known as Cystic Fibrosis. Around 70,000 patients are afflicted with this disease worldwide. It is caused by a defective gene..
27 December, 2012
You wake up early in the morning and discover that your voice sounds like that of a frog. You seem to croak instead of talk! Then you remember that it..
27 December, 2012
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the brain that is associated with memory loss, confusion and disorientation. It becomes progressively worse with the passage of time, forcing patients to..
26 December, 2012
According to doctors there is no proper medicine or drug that can be taken for treating dyslexia. It is necessary to diagnose the symptoms for dyslexia as early as possible..
25 December, 2012
The thyroid gland, one of the largest glands in the endocrine or hormonal system of humans, is located in the thorax region. When this thyroid gland, due to some reasons,..
20 December, 2012
Brain tumor, essentially occurs due to the progressive increase in the abnormal growth of cells within the brain and the spinal canal. Accounting for 2.4% of all cancer related deaths..
14 December, 2012
Commonly occurring functional disorder of the gut is referred as Irritable bowel syndrome. The functionality of gut gets affected, but structurally all parts seem normal, when observed under microscope...
13 December, 2012
Lactose intolerance, also known as hypolactasia, is the inability of a person to digest lactose-a sugar found in milk and milk products. This is due to a deficiency in the..
12 December, 2012
A form of visual impairment mostly occurring in elderly people or those above the age of 50-55 years, age related macular degeneration (AMD) or macular degeneration is characterized by a..
12 December, 2012
A complicated abnormality of eyes, wherein damage of the optic nerve, could lead to loss of vision, is termed as Glaucoma. The two most known forms of Glaucoma are primary..
23 November, 2012
Preeclampsia is a condition during pregnancy, which occurs due to very high blood pressure. It often sets in gradually though in some women it has an abrupt onset especially after..
22 November, 2012
The unsightly scars left behind on the facial skin after the acne rashes heal can be erased with the help of laser treatment. It is one of the latest options..
21 November, 2012
Scleroderma is a rare disease characterized by thickening and tightening of various tissues. It usually affects the skin, and occasionally, multiple internal organs such as the lungs, heart, digestive tract..
21 November, 2012
Destruction of the air sacs in the lungs causes emphysema. It causes severe breathing difficulties. Long-term exposure to tobacco smoke or other chemical irritants destroys the air sacs and the..
