12 September, 2012
Juvenile Diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is a condition that is associated with elevated levels of sugar in the blood. The ‘Journal of the American Medical Association’ states..
5 September, 2012
The pancreas is a pear shaped organ located between the stomach and the liver. When cancer occurs in this gland it is called pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer can be noticed..
4 September, 2012
All vitamins should be maintained in a balanced level in our body. If there is a deficiency in the vitamins then it leads to various diseases. These vitamin deficiency symptoms..
31 August, 2012
Everyone experiences stress and anxiety, but some people experience this more than others and this can make everyday unbearable as these people tend to get stressed and anxious even at..
29 August, 2012
This is the most common of all the liver infections. The liver infection is caused by a typical virus called as Hepatitis A virus which affects the liver and retards..
27 August, 2012
Eruption of milk or deciduous teeth in an infant’s oral cavity is an essential process that marks the initiation of transition from the edentulous state (without any teeth) to a..
27 August, 2012
The term ‘Pleuritis’ can be broken down into two separate words for better comprehension of the condition being discussed. The word ‘Pleura’ refers to the two membranes namely, Parietal and..
27 August, 2012
Of all the silent killers in the world, poisoning caused by Carbon monoxide definitely forms a distinct one. Being non-irritating in nature, sans colour, taste as well as odour it..
27 August, 2012
Conjunctivitis is commonly called as the pink eye. The major culprit of Conjunctivitis is the virus and the bacteria. The symptoms include irritation and inflammation in the eyes. This infection..
23 August, 2012
Hiccup, which refers to a sudden contraction of diaphragm muscle, can occur any time and is usually a temporary condition, which lasts for a short period of time. However, in case..
23 August, 2012
Swelling in the ankle is often accompanied with pain and inflammation in the ankle. The sufferer of ankle swelling loses his or her mobility due to severe pain...
23 August, 2012
The pink eye is a seasonal disease which spreads highly during rainy season. In this period of the year people get infected with pink eye. Conjunctivitis is otherwise referred to..
22 August, 2012
Calcium is known to play an important role in the functioning of the nervous and muscular system. The National Institute of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements states that almost 99..
22 August, 2012
Sleep apnea is known to be a term that encompasses a number of sleep disorders. Lack of oxygen is known to be the primary reason behind this condition, which leads..
22 August, 2012
Blocked Arteries are known to develop as a result of the accumulation of plaque or blood clots. Certain factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, obesity, coronary heart..
22 August, 2012
A block in the flow of blood leads to blood clot. Blood clots usually occur in the blood vessels thus making the flow of blood blocked, so that blood does not flow..
21 August, 2012
Eczema, which refers to the inflammation of the skin’s outer layer, can be treated in an effective manner with the help of several natural products. There is no need to..
21 August, 2012
Acne scar refers to a mark on the skin left behind after the treatment of acne. Acne in itself is an unsightly and irritating problem, in which an individual has..
21 August, 2012
Bursitis refers to the inflammatory condition of sac (bursa) lying between bone and tendon or between skin and tendon. The affected joint area may have symptoms of pain, tenderness, stiffness,..
21 August, 2012
Tennis elbow refers to the condition of the elbow, in which an individual faces immense pain in the elbow. This pain in the elbow basically occurs due to wear and..
20 August, 2012
Eyes play a vital role to bring the distance objects in focus. Nobody can imagine a world without eyes. The muscles in the eyes are considered to be the most..
20 August, 2012
A heel spur is often confused for plantar fasciitis. It is also called as osteophyte. In a heel spur, collections of bony growths occur on the back or underside of..
20 August, 2012
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating and a complex disorder that is characterized by intense and crippling fatigue. This fatigue is not easily alleviated with bed rest. It is worsened..
20 August, 2012
Most insect stings and bites are relatively harmless. Spiders are rarely poisonous and do no harm with the proper medical first aid. Non-toxic spiders do little harm. The spiders, which..
18 August, 2012
Pneumonia, which refers to the inflammatory and unhealthy condition of lungs, causes fever, chest pain, cough and cold as its symptoms. There are several pneumonia treatment options, which may or..