Archive for the Disease Category
Prostate Disease
In 1993 an estimated 35,000 men died in America from prostate cancer, arrive at an agreement to The American Cancer Society. It is the second leading effect of cancer deaths in men, behind lung melanoma. The news does not get slightly much better. For citizens age 50 to 60, compared to 30-40 years old the [...]
Anorexia
What is anorexia? You’ve probably heard a lot about it all throughout your life, maybe starting in public school health class. They go over how anorexic patients have a distorted reality and think they’re fatter than they really are, or how they will use excessive exercise, laxatives, and extreme dieting to lose weight or to [...]
Migraine Headache Symptoms
Most people would agree that the migraine if the worst kind of headache there is.. Not only are they exceedingly painful, but they also come with a feeling of sickness and disorientation.. I usually lie down in a darkened room with a wet face cloth over my eyes until the symptoms abate. I have known [...]
Diarrhea
Diet and Nutrition Drink lots of water and peppermint tea to replace lost fluid. If symptoms persist, replace lost salts by regularly drinking a mixture of 1 pt/500mlt water to 1 tablespoonful of sugar and 1 teaspoonful of salt. The water strained off boiled rice is also helpful. Eat plenty of live yogurt or take [...]
Fever
What is a Fever? A fever is defined as a temperature 1° or more above the normal 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or 37 degrees Celsius (C). Mild or short-term elevations in body temperature are common with minor infections. High fevers, with temperatures of 103° and above, can signal a potentially dangerous infection. Contact your doctor [...]
Symptoms Of Arthritis
Symptoms of arthritis can be vague and confusing but it is important to recognize them. Some of the early symptoms of this condition are joint pains, joint stiffness and tenderness in and around the joints. Other symptoms include restricted motion in the joints as well as redness and warmth in the affected joints. There are [...]
Warning Your Teenagers Of The Perils Of STD’s
It seems that an increasing measure of teenagers are performing unprotected sex and discovering too late about all of the results that this can have on them. Not only do they run the risk of having an unplanned pregnancy – but they also run an even bigger risk of suffering from one of the different [...]
Swine Flu (H1N1) Virus Apreads Globally in a Rapid Pace
Pandemic alert around the corner ? Swine flu or H1N1 virus spreads globally in a rapid place. WHO called for an emergency meeting to discuss the latest developments in the Swine Flu spreading all over the world. WHO has escalated the alert level to 5, which is the level just below full Pandemic alert – [...]
Breast Cancer Detection
Breast cancer detection can be done through screening. Genetic testing, breast self- examination and X-ray mammography are some of the most common screening methods. Genetic testing is screening method where certain genes are tested for mutations. This type of testing is recommended for women who come from families that have a history of breast cancer. [...]
