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29th September 2009
Everyone is discussing about H1N1 Influenza. But how many of us really understand about this virus? Basically the abbreviation of H1N1 is the official name by World Health Organization (WHO) by deriving the combination of medical terms of Hemaglutinin typ... Read >
Author: Anna Peacocks24th September 2009
What is Gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or parasites resulting in leakage of fluid from the cell into the intestine(diarrhea),abdominal pain and vomiting.
What are the c... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Liz was furious. She found herself throwing things into her pocketbook and slamming drawers. "What's his problem?" she fumed. "The rent is late again, and all he says is, 'Don't worry, it'll be okay.' I can't take it anymore! Whether the baby runs a high ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Swine flu is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It is believed that this influenza virus is endemic in pigs. The symptoms of the disease are similar to those of influenza with chill, fever, sore throat, headache, coughing and weakness being th... Read >
Author: Roberto Sedycias22nd September 2009
According to the FDA, the drug called Reglan has been found to cause severe side effects including a very serious condition called tardive dyskinesia. This is a serious condition that causes abnormal muscle movements especially in the facial muscles. Most... Read >
Author: Nick Messe22nd September 2009
Flu and cold usually accompany each other when attacking a child's immune system. It is a wide spread viral infection and the harsh truth is that there is no permanent treatment designed for it because of the involvement of many types of viruses which can... Read >
Author: Reed Carney18th September 2009
Aloe vera, also known as the medicinal aloe, is a species of succulent plant that probably originated in Northern Africa. Aloe vera mostly grows in arid areas but can also do well if grown in Canada given the right conditions. The species has been frequen... Read >
Author: Martin Kung18th September 2009
Aloe vera, also known as the medicinal aloe, is a species of succulent plant that probably originated in Northern Africa. Aloe vera mostly grows in arid areas but can also do well if grown in Philippines given the right conditions. The species has been fr... Read >
Author: Martin Kung16th September 2009
Canine parvovirus (parvo) is a specific kind of virus that attacks the intestinal tract of dogs (it does not affect humans or cats). Parvo can be a deadly threat to an unvaccinated dog or puppy. Parvo is extremely hardy; it can survive sweltering heat an... Read >
Author: Dr. Jack Stevens, DVM14th September 2009
Rainy season is here again. The time of year when people love to sleep, eat foods that warm us especially "bulalo" which is my favorite by the way, or hang out with friends on a cup of coffee. But on the other hand, it is also the time of year when mosqui... Read >
Author: mail@fodgeeboi.com11th September 2009
As you know it is quite natural to lose 70-100 hairs a day due to renewal process. But today many people are suffering from hair thinning or severe hair loss. Among them you can find adults (both female and male), teenagers and even children.
But the ... Read >
Author: Rafael Karimov06th September 2009
What is Diverticulitis? By diverticulitis we mean a condition in which diverticuli in the colon suddenly ruptures. This rupture may result in the infection of the tissues that surround the colon
The most common symptoms of diverticular disease include... Read >
Author: gurgsumit03rd September 2009
In most cases male hair loss is caused by a condition more commonly known as "male pattern baldness". This condition is generally inherited and passed through the family. Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) or Androgenetic Alopecia are the commonly used terms to ... Read >
Author: Dr. Maurice Collins02nd September 2009
Arthritis pain is commonly associated with old age. Arthritis pain is an important cause of loss of mobility in your pet as it is in humans. Arthritis pain is caused by: inflammation, the process that causes the redness and swelling in your joints damage ... Read >
Author: William Walters26th August 2009
There are many causes of hair loss. Some are due to high fever, major infections, major surgery, and in some cases emotional and physical stress causes hair loss. Other causes of hair loss include thyroid illness, lack of protein in dirt, low iron, and ... Read >
Author: Marlon Perry18th August 2009
Harmonal imbalances
Stress and tension to some extent
Cancerous cells
Polycystic ovaries
High fever/typhoid
Hair colouring with use of chemicals
Post pregnancy
Medication for other health problems.
Dandruff
Lack of nourishment
Lack of conditione... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty18th August 2009
Is only male hair loss cause for worry? Baldness is though common in men, it is found in woman too. If you hair loss problem is not addressed at the nick of time, then, you may be unable to face your family and friends. Other negative aspects of it, is th... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty18th August 2009
Hair Loss Development
There are many causes of hair loss. Some are due to high fever, serious infections, major surgery, and in some cases emotional and physical stress causes hair loss. Other causes of hair loss include thyroid disease, lack of protei... Read >
Author: Taryek16th August 2009
Swine flu (also known as swine influenza) is referred to as H1N1 virus of A type. This is the recent strain of flu which has affected people all around the world. This virus is a combined effect of bird flu, swine flu and human flu. This new strain is hig... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt13th August 2009
My brother and I always spend at least two weeks camping each year during the summer. This year we chose to use a camping ground near the beach in Western Australia. We had invited some of my brother’s college friends to come along this year and had q... Read >
Author: zander smith13th August 2009
Swine flu this is one of the most common news these days. The reason is that, the swine flu virus has started to spread over the world and it is identified as and deadly virus. However the doctors believe that this virus is originated with the swine. Also... Read >
Author: Andrew01st August 2009
Once an influenza virus such as Influenza A (H1NI), or Swine Flu as it is commonly known, reaches pandemic proportions any one of us could be at risk of catching the virus, including healthy young adults, older people, pregnant women, young children and t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st July 2009
Influenza is an infection caused avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. As bird flu is a viral disease it cannot be cured by antibiotics for that, a proper medication as per specifications of bird flu is highly recommended.
Typical clinical features of ... Read >
Author: Luzia31st July 2009
The main reason behind UTI is bacteria, which when introduced into our urinary system can create different Urinary Tract Infections. For example, if bacteria enter into the bladder then it produces a common UTI called cystitis. If it enters into the kidne... Read >
Author: Robert Henry29th July 2009
Kidneys are bean shaped organs situated near the lower back and below the ribs. This urinary organ plays a crucial rule in eliminating liquid waste (urine) from the body. It is responsible for maintaining adequate concentration of essential nutrients in t... Read >
Author: Robert Henry27th July 2009
Nursing a sick dog is one of the vital measures that a dog owner needs to understand. Similarly, when a dog becomes sick, the dog is in need of more care and affection based activities by the dog owners. Nursing a sick animal is often considered as an ar... Read >
Author: Raul Levine23rd July 2009
It's not often that we have to worry about sunstroke in this country, but this May, has been the driest on record with record numbers of sun hours. It can be quite easy for fair skinned people to become heat exhausted or get sunstroke.
Sunstroke and heat... Read >
Author: The Natural Way23rd July 2009
Chicken Pox is a highly contagious disease that usually occurs in children. For the most part, chicken pox occurs in children ranging from 3-4 years old. The older the child, the worse the attacks seems to occur.
The blisters and crusts are infectious ... Read >
Author: jerry james20th July 2009
Hair loss can be cause by a variety of reasons. A very high fever, serious infections, main surgery, and some emotional and physical stress causes some hair loss. Other causes of hair loss include thyroid disease, lack of protein, low iron, and certain ... Read >
Author: vortex200016th July 2009
There are many causes of hair loss. Some are due to high fever, serious infections, major surgery, and in particular cases emotional and physical stress causes hair loss. Other causes of hair loss include thyroid disease, lack of protein inside dirt, low ... Read >
Author: joewiley16th July 2009
SWINE FLU-WORLD HEALTH
Dr Keiji Fukuda the Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the press conference on July 7 2009 presented the latest reported figures from 137 countries, territories, and areas reporting confirmed lab... Read >
Author: Colin Platt15th July 2009
Kidney infection or Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection that starts will bladder infection. An individual gets inflicted with the disease due to decreased immunity against germs and bacteria. The acute infection starts with minor symptoms which disapp... Read >
Author: Robert Henry09th July 2009
As the monsoons set in, the weather changes for the better and provides some respite from the summer heat. However, though we enjoy this good weather, there is one thing that it brings with it that causes a nuisance in most households – insects. Most in... Read >
Author: Vinnit05th July 2009
Common Questions Asked During Telephone Triage
Some of the most common calls received from adults requesting telephone triage are concerned with abdominal pain. Insofar as calls regarding children, the two most common situations involve vomiting and h... Read >
Author: callcare30th June 2009
Registered Nurses trained in http://www.callcarenet.com/products-nursecare.asp
telephone triage are exceptional health care providers. Many health care services offer around-the-clock telephone support. It ranges from simple health advice hotlines to... Read >
Author: callcare26th June 2009
An abscess in the tooth refers to an infection that was caused by a pocket of pus residing in the tissue around the tooth. Abscesses are very serious conditions, and can lead to serious matters if they aren't treated immediately. When the pulp of a toot... Read >
Author: Antwan Richardson22nd June 2009
With this new strain of influenza running around, properly called Type A H1N1 swine influenza, but more popularly known as the swine flu, I think it would be nice to give people the 411 on the latest medical emergency that's got the world's attention.
... Read >
Author: Caksut17th June 2009
Hair loss is something that most people fear and hope that this never takes place. A large number of hair on the body and undergoes change in every problem, development and death comes. Every strand of hair in four to five year life, the time and they die... Read >
Author: ayurvedicherbal16th June 2009
Our urinary tract is susceptible to several infections. It gets infected due to bacterial microbes that hamper the functioning of urinary system. This health issue leads to severe complications which reach uncontrollable levels after sometime. The inflict... Read >
Author: Robert Henry16th June 2009
Mesothelioma treatment center provide the best treatment for mesothelioma ever known. Firstly, mesothelioma is one of the deadly cancers which is caused by exposure to asbestos related substances. Mesothelioma directly affects the outer protective coverin... Read >
Author: Jeff Milton05th June 2009
Randy Jackson, famous for being a judge on American Idol and for producing such artists as Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, found out that he had type 2 diabetes in 2001. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the body e... Read >
Author: Dr. Christopher Segler05th June 2009
Most schoolchildren are taught about the fascinating life of Helen Keller. Helen was born in Alabama near the end of the last century. Helen was deaf and blind, but with her Teacher's help she overcame these challenges. She and her Teacher, Annie Sull... Read >
Author: Rosemary Kurtz01st June 2009
Kidney infection is a bacterial disease which is caused due to e-coli bacterium. The bacterium enters inside the urinary tract from the urethra or through blood streams. The condition is accompanied by high fever, back pain as well as symptoms of bladder ... Read >
Author: Robert Henry01st June 2009
Hair does not really serve any important function since a person can certainly live without it! Yet, our hair and how it looks is a very important part of our self-image. So when a person loses their hair, it is a disturbing event.
The life cycle of a ... Read >
Author: Redmund29th May 2009
There are many various types of hernias that people will have and each one is thought to be very irritating and even severe once in a while. There are different methods of amending them and one different method was the use of the kugel mesh patch. However... Read >
Author: nlwest2118th May 2009
Babies usually make their first visit to the hospital by the age of two months. Even if your baby appears healthy, it is important for you to make an appointment for a routine checkup. Visits to the doctor are also necessary to protect the babies from s... Read >
Author: Paul15th May 2009
A single hair follicle grows its hair strand over a period of four to six years (the anagen phase). It then rests for two to four months (the telogen phase), after which it loses the “old” hair as a new hair shaft grows and pushes out its predecessor.... Read >
Author: Redmund14th May 2009
Nowadays, several children's and infants suffer from urine infection. The urinary tract plays a crucial role in the waste disposal system of the body. However, the children get inflicted with UTI due to Vesicoureteral reflux. This activity obstructs the f... Read >
Author: Robert Henry11th May 2009
Hope you can remember the virus which was spreading some time back and this swine influenza also a similar type virus which was originated in swine. However according to the documentary this virus was firs found on 1988 and it was not harmed to the human.... Read >
Author: Wayne08th May 2009
Swine flu -- it's all over the media. What is it? What can I do? And how worried should I be? These are the questions I ask myself, especially as a mother.
At some level, we all know that becoming riddled with fear doesn't help. So let's take action whe... Read >
Author: Jaycee Fox05th May 2009
The kidneys are bean shaped organs that are responsible for secreting the body waste in form of urine. They are located below the ribcage and maintain the concentration of essential nutrients in the body. They filter the waste products from the body befo... Read >
Author: Robert Henry17th April 2009
Natural Remedies Bronchitis and Bronchitis - Another 5 Useful Tips
Accurate bronchitis information is not always easy to find on the Internet.
I struggled to find a reliable source myself, so I decided to collate some tips for you, along with other ... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
Is your canine companion suffering from a particular ailment or disease? Did he injure a part of his body recently? Bringing him to the vet, of course, should be the most essential step towards his recovery. But when it comes to supplementing your pet... Read >
Author: david hobson17th April 2009
8 Top Bronchitis and Cure For Bronchitis Tips
Here are 8 tips about bronchitis.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 8 tips are useful reminders.
I struggled to find a rel... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
Another 6 Useful Tips - Bronchitis and What Is Bronchitis
The following article contains 6 tips about bronchitis.
There is a lot of information about bronchitis and what is bronchitis online, so we thought that it would make sense to give you just ... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
Treatment Of Bronchitis and Bronchitis. The Top 6 Things You Should Know
Here are 6 tips about bronchitis.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 6 tips are useful reminders.
... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
Bronchitis and Treatment For Bronchitis. The Top 8 Things You Should Know
The following article contains 8 tips about bronchitis.
There is a lot of information about bronchitis and treatment for bronchitis online, so we thought that it would make se... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
8 Reasons To Know Why Bronchitis and Treatment Of Bronchitis Is So Interesting
Here are 8 tips about bronchitis.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 8 tips are useful remind... Read >
Author: Coran Levison02nd April 2009
Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting a... Read >
Author: shalini01st April 2009
If you are like me, you probably want to know the treatment for urinary tract infections and how to prevent it from recurring. Before treating UTI, you should know the Symptoms and Signs. Treating a urinary tract infection can be simple. Outlined in deta... Read >
Author: Wayne McDonald01st April 2009
Hair loss can affect any one of us at anytime in our life - young or old. There are several known causes for why we lose our hair which have been researched over the years. Some of the causes are listed below:
1. Medical reasons - such as major surger... Read >
Author: Max Shana01st April 2009
There may be several reasons to get a nose job. One is simply to be comfortable with your own appearance. Some people have large noses or they want to change the shape of their nose. Rhinoplasty, a nose job, can be the answer for these people.
There a... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry13th March 2009
If you've spent any amount of time outdoors, especially in remote areas, you may have been bitten by a tick at some point. Often times this is completely harmless while other times a tick bite may turn into something much worse. It's important to know how... Read >
Author: Brent Parker10th March 2009
Baldness is a very common occurrence in men, but hair loss treatment for women? Not as common or so we'd like to think! In this day and age, women should be made aware that baldness can occur in women too. Knowing more about the types, causes and possib... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold10th March 2009
UTI is urinary tract infection that is caused due to attack of Ecoli bacteria on the urinary system of the human body. The infection is quite common among women, due to short size of urethra. However, some men and children also suffer from the infectious ... Read >
Author: Robert Henry10th March 2009
UTI is urinary tract infection that is caused due to attack of Ecoli bacteria on the urinary system of the human body. The infection is quite common among women, due to short size of urethra. However, some men and children also suffer from the infectious ... Read >
Author: Robert Henry10th March 2009
Mud pack is widely used clay therapy due to its several health benefits. The nature cure therapists are adopting mud therapy to body in wounds, boils, bruises and other diseases along with suitable diet and therapies. It is more useful than the cold packs... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt05th March 2009
At present, there are more than 25 million women in the United States who are suffering from hair loss and it causes them great grief. The most common causes of women's hair loss are related to pregnancy, poor nutrition, major surgery, severe stress, thy... Read >
Author: sudiekram05th March 2009
At present, there are more than 25 million women in the United States who are suffering from hair loss and it causes them severe depression. The most common causes of women's hair loss are related to pregnancy, poor nutrition, major surgery, severe stres... Read >
Author: sudiekram03rd March 2009
The 8th House rules diseases and death. This is the most important malefic house in a horoscope. The 8th lord is the most malefic planet and he can destroy any Bhava or House. The 8th lord in the 8th is considered to be good for longevity, but a weak cons... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar28th February 2009
Mosquitoes are common flying insects that are closely related to the flies; that is they belong to the family Culicidae. They are mostly known for transmitting malaria but they also transmit a variety of other diseases too.
Malaria
This is a vector bo... Read >
Author: John Sern26th February 2009
a is one of the most effective natural cures for jaundice. It is extracted by pounding and squeezing through a cloth. It should be placed on the patient's palm and made to draw through the nostrils. This causes the expulsion of a yellow colored fluid thro... Read >
Author: dr mony20th January 2009
Coffee has become part of our every day meals. In fact, most Americans wouldn't be able to wake up properly without a jolt of caffeine to their systems. They need that steaming cup of coffee to start the day with energy.
While coffee boasts of several... Read >
Author: Jennifer Seaton18th January 2009
Wayne, NJ- Maureen Taylor almost let go.
It had been years since she started suffering bizarre symptoms no doctor could explain or diagnose correctly, and only a week since she found a doctor who had gotten it right. Her hands had hardened into swollen... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Barry Lycka
An anxiety attack is a disorder that affects millions of people. Studies have shown up to 5% of the American population is affected However it can be treated successfully, often without drugs.
It is characterized: 1.) ... Read >
08th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Karen Friedman
So, the day has finally arrived. You've earned it. You've fantasized about it. You're expertly qualified which is why you've been selected for the job. But you walk into that executive suite and start to sweat. Yes, yo... Read >
31st December 2008
Occasionally, dogs require extra attention when they are sick. If they have acquired an illness, an injury or have been through surgery, nursing will help his recovery. There are certain methods to effectively nursing a sick dog. It is a vital service you... Read >
Author: Alex Rocklane17th December 2008
Kidney Infection recognized medically as pyelonephritis. It typically initiate in the bladder. If your resistance is low, germs from the bladder could move up the tubes (ureters) that lead to the kidneys, take up residence, and multiply. An acute kidney i... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia14th December 2008
Hair loss is a common problem that can be caused due to several reasons. Some common reasons are stress, medication, hormonal imbalance etc. High fever, severe or prolonged illness, pregnancy and childbirth, or extreme stress can also cause hair loss. Poo... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt14th December 2008
Jaundice treatment with Bitter Luffa:
The juice of bitter luffa is considered as an effective remedy for jaundice. It is obtained by pounding and then squeezing the bitter luffa through the cloth. The juice must be placed on the palm of the hand and dr... Read >
Author: shalini11th December 2008
The mosquito is a major cause of a number of serious diseases throughout the world. Five of the most prevalent mosquito borne diseases are Malaria, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, and West Nile Virus.
Malaria is the most common of ... Read >
Author: Dorothy Yamich11th December 2008
Symptoms
High fever, vomiting, headache, prostration, pain in the back, legs, and neck, and convulsions, are the most frequent symptoms. Drowsiness, irritability, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, and sometimes a rash may also be present.
This d... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin11th December 2008
The Causes:
The direct cause of pneumonia is usually infection with some form of bacteria, virus, or fungus. Exposure to cold and dampness, with lowered resistance, is a contributing factor.
Treatment
Proper treatment, given at the first signs of a col... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin03rd December 2008
There are lots of things that can create health related problems. However, there is nothing as problematic as mosquitoes. Malaria is one of those diseases that have really jolted the world in a big way.
It was caused by a mosquito. Today, scientists ha... Read >
Author: Dr. Maria02nd December 2008
Hair on the body comes in great numbers and every strand undergoes changes, growth and death. The lifespan of every hair strand is four to five years, after which time they die and fall away. Because of this, every individual sheds approximately 100 stran... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON02nd December 2008
There are lots of things that can create health related problems. However, there is nothing as problematic as mosquitoes. Malaria is one of those diseases that have really jolted the world in a big way.
It was caused by a mosquito. Today, scientists ha... Read >
Author: Deepti Man30th November 2008
Bladder infections can be debilitating and painful. You will know it if you have one. The best thing to do is to catch it early on, by recognizing the symptoms. There are many of symptoms of bladder infections. The most common symptom is a frequent desire... Read >
Author: Ash27th November 2008
Dog coughing can occur for many different reasons, some of them serious and others minor. Your dog can cough if he drinks water too fast, or he can cough due to lung or heart conditions. Other common causes include parasites, allergies, and distemper. Thi... Read >
26th November 2008
Infectious canine hepatitis is a highly contagious disease. The virus that causes this disease can cause damage to your dog's liver as well as other organs. If treatment isn't sought quickly, the disease is usually fatal. Puppies are especially susceptibl... Read >
Author: D Swain17th October 2008
The 8th House rules diseases and death. This is the most important malefic house in a horoscope. The 8th lord is the most malefic planet and he can destroy any Bhava or House. The 8th lord in the 8th is considered to be good for longevity, but a weak cons... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar13th October 2008
The 8th House rules diseases and death. This is the most important malefic house in a horoscope. The 8th lord is the most malefic planet and he can destroy any Bhava or House. The 8th lord in the 8th is considered to be good for longevity, but a weak cons... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar07th October 2008
Mosquitoes are a major cause of a number of serious diseases throughout the world. Five of the most common mosquito-borne diseases are Malaria, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, and Dengue Fever.
Malaria is the most common serious ... Read >
Author: Dorothy Yamich06th October 2008
Mold is a fungus that occurs naturally in the environment and it enters your home as tiny spores. The spores need moisture to begin growing, digesting and destroying and you will find they start in damp or moist areas. Mold can digest what it grows on a... Read >
Author: jt5324th September 2008
Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia. Legionnaires' disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. The bacteria that reason Legionnaire's disease have been found in water delivery systems and can live in the hot, moist, air conditionin... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of the sandfly. Leishmaniasis is caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus leishmania. Leishmania are tiny protozoa. Their parasitic life cycle includes the sandfly and the right host. Humans are imp... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Japanese Encephalitis is caused by a virus. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne Flavivirus that is closely associated to West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on domestic pigs and wild birds ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd September 2008
Xiao Huo luo wan is a formula which has been used to expel cold wind and to remove dampness. Traditionally it has been used to treat rheumatic ache and pain in the extremities, Xiao Huo luo wan is beneficial for kidney yang and disperses according to Chin... Read >
Author: herbalspan19th September 2008
German was born with the umbilical cord wrapped twice around his neck. He was a small and quiet baby and his mother was advised to place him on his back, so for months he lay immobile.
When German was seven months old, his mother attended The Institute... Read >
Author: Dinkum Interactive18th September 2008
In order to get rid of toxins from your body Dieters Tea is a good option. It is a herbal tea that has no side effects and unlike any other medicines available in the market for slimming. The main reason to recommend Dieters tea is it has only 4 calories ... Read >
Author: herbalspan09th September 2008
What causes us to sweat? First of all, it's very normal as all humans have sweat glands that release a salty liquid. Sweating is what helps us stay cool. The amount that each person sweats varies depending on how many sweat glands you have, and we have mi... Read >
Author: Karen Kristofler09th September 2008
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by a metabolic imbalance resulting from overproduction of thyroid hormones (thyrotoxicosis). Graves' disease is rarely life-threatening. Graves' disease is more common in women and usually starts afte... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen05th September 2008
WHAT AND WHY: Pain in the stomach area can be caused by many things . Most commonly, the pain will be caused by constipation and gas, or infections caused by bacteria and viruses. The most important thing, is to determine whether you need to seek prof... Read >
Author: Rich Fan05th September 2008
Many health experts worldwide believe that the H5N1 strains of bird flu could mutate into a further form, one which can easily infect and pass from human to human resulting in a pandemic unparallel by anything seen historically.
One bird flu expert i... Read >
Author: Jweslystifen05th September 2008
The dog parvo virus is probably the most common viral illness of dogs at the moment. The virus is extremely small (the Latin word for small is "parvo") - just a few grams of stool can contain millions of virus particles. The dog parvo virus has been known... Read >
Author: Steven Gray04th September 2008
Infectious mononucleosis, glandular fever or sore throat is initiated by a kind of herpes germ or virus well
known as the Epstein Barr germ. As we already said it is a glandular fever so in our survey we found that it is very
commonly found in you... Read >
Author: Lesley03rd September 2008
The 8th House rules diseases and death. This is the most important malefic house in a horoscope. The 8th lord is the most malefic planet and he can destroy any Bhava or House. The 8th lord in the 8th is considered to be good for longevity, but a weak cons... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar22nd August 2008
Influenza is commonly known as flu, it is an infectious disease of birds that can cause by RNA viruses. It is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by influenza virus. Actually it is a viral infection that affects throat, nose, bronchi and in so... Read >
Author: johnanne20th August 2008
Reported by: Apurwand
Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. These mosquitoes bite during daylight hours and are common in urban areas.
Dengue fever causes high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, ... Read >
Author: Apurwand15th August 2008
As with any illness you need the diagnosis of it to happen quickly so that your treatment isn’t delayed and you are given the best chance of a full recovery. We leave all of this up to the medical professionals who are responsible for taking care of us,... Read >
Author: Helen25th July 2008
Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis, which you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth a... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch24th July 2008
Naturopathy is widely used now days in healing several major and minor ailments. The main reasons are its effectiveness and simplicity. It is also free from harmful side-effects. One of the popular and widely used naturopathic procedures is clay pack.
... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt24th July 2008
A boil is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. At first, the skin turns red in the area of the infection, and a tender lump develops. After four to seven days, the lump starts turning white as pus collects under the skin.The most ... Read >
Author: Jenelia Dsouza22nd July 2008
Since the products of the Lida DaiDaihua are getting popularized day by day, it is important for the people to know about the uses and ingredients used in these products. Lida DaiDaihua products are chiefly known for the weight loss and Lida is now the mo... Read >
Author: Alien21st July 2008
Information on Losing Your Hair
If you want to know how to stop hair loss, you must look for an immediate solution. This is a very common and often serious problem, one that unfortunately, affects both men and women without regard to age or sex... Read >
Author: Kristie11th July 2008
West Nile Virus has spread rapidly across North America, affecting thousands of birds, horses, and humans, since it was discovered in the Western hemisphere. WNV swept from the New York City region in 1999 to almost all of the continental U.S., 7 Canadian... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st July 2008
Herb therapy
Pneumococcal pneumonia which is termed Heat Disease in traditional Chinese medicine and is divided into three types.
The wei (defense) phase of the lung. The clinical features at early stages are chills and fever, thirst, perspir... Read >
Author: jackyluo18th June 2008
Bed rest is important to reduce complications, and analgesics and sedative cough mixture may be used. Antibiotics should be reserved for treatment of bacterial complications. Antihistamines are of value only in allergic or vasomotor rhinitis.
In traditi... Read >
Author: jackyluo18th June 2008
Most of them get headache often than others from time to time. There are various forms of headache and there are many other reasons that initiate the trouble of headache. They are even listed as a side effect by few medications whereas they can be the rea... Read >
Author: Sukhdeep09th June 2008
Infection usually is spread by fecal-oral contamination, although occasionally the virus is spread by droplets expelled by infected individuals. Items like utensils, diaper-changing tables, and toys that come in contact with body fluids that contain the... Read >
Author: James Sameul09th June 2008
Infection usually is spread by fecal-oral contamination, although occasionally the virus is spread by droplets expelled by infected individuals. Items like utensils, diaper-changing tables, and toys that come in contact with body fluids that contain the... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown03rd June 2008
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. Cholecystitis is usually caused by a gallstone in the cystic duct, the duct that connects the gallbladder to the hepatic duct. Infection or trauma, such as an injury from a car accident, can also cause cho... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
Encephalitis lethargica is an atypical form of encephalitis. The exect cause of encephalitis lethargica is not known for certain. Encephalitis lethargica might be an autoimmune disease, where the body's immune system is triggered by a throat infection (pe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th May 2008
Influenza is an infection caused avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. As bird flu is a viral disease it cannot be cured by antibiotics for that, a proper medication as per specifications of bird flu is highly recommended.
Typical clinical features of... Read >
Author: Anthony08th May 2008
Brucellosis, also called undulant fever, or Malta fever, in humans is a highly contagious zoonosis (infectious disease transmitted from animals to humans) caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. Brucella spp. are small, gram-negative, non-motile, non-sp... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Yellow fever is a viral disease that has caused large epidemics in Africa and the Americas. It can be recognized from historic texts stretching back 400 years. Infection causes a wide spectrum of disease, from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. Th... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung. Frequently, it is described as lung parenchyma/alveolar inflammation and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid. (The alveoli are microscopic air-filled sacs in the lungs responsible for absorbing oxygen fro... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Mumps in adolescent and adult males may also result in the development of orchitis, an inflammation of the testicles. Usually one testicle becomes swollen and painful about 7 to 10 days after the parotids swell. This is accompanied by a high fever, shakin... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Meningitis is a rare disease, our brains have what is called a blood brain barrier that protects are brain for contamination by the blood. However, some infections can trick the barrier, which then decreases its ability to work properly.
Meningitis is ... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Yellow fever, which is also known as sylvatic fever and viral hemorrhagic fever or VHF, is a severe infectious disease caused by a type of virus called a flavivirus. This flavivirus can cause outbreaks of epidemic proportions throughout Africa and tropica... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Q fever is an infectious disease that spreads from animals to humans. Q fever is caused by a microbe called "Coxiella burnetii." This microbe can survive for months and even years in dust or soil.
Many infections are asymptomatic. Common symptoms resem... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd May 2008
Strep throat, also called acute streptococcal pharyngitis, is an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria that causes a sore throat. Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, but it affects people of all ages. In addition ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown01st May 2008
A urinary tract infection ( UTI ) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. The most common cause of UTI are bacteria from the bowel that live on the skin near the rectum or in the vagina which can spread and enter the urinary t... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st May 2008
The nine months of your life are crucial; it launches a new episode of your life. Therefore you must act seriously enough to cut down on unhealthy food habits. Most importantly you must make yourself aware of the different disorders that might occur. If p... Read >
Author: aaron nimocks24th April 2008
Eczema is a progressive yet treatable skin disease that is the form of dermatitis or inflammation of upper layer of skin.
Eczema is broad term applied to the different type's skin condition. Skin becomes dry and there are frequent skin rashes that init... Read >
Author: Tony Seruga, Yolanda Seruga and Yolanda Bishop18th April 2008
What is Smallpox?
Smallpox is a very serious infection which is caused by a virus named variola, which is a member of the poxvirus family. Smallpox has been a greatly feared disease because it was responsible for huge epidemics. Smallpox gets its name ... Read >
Author: peterhutch18th April 2008
What is Dysentery?
Dysentery is an infection that usually causes diarrhea. The infection is often passed on through improper hygiene. One of the most common causes of dysentery is not washing the hands after using public toilets.
It is a condition c... Read >
Author: peterhutch16th April 2008
Eczema is a progressive yet treatable skin disease that is the form of dermatitis or inflammation of upper layer of skin.
Eczema is broad term applied to the different type's skin condition. Skin becomes dry and there are frequent skin rashes that init... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
Eczema (also known as dermatitis in medical terms) is a skin disease which causes coin shaped patches on the skin. It is an allergy that affects the outer layer of the skin. There are various forms of eczema and is a common disorder that can affect people... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
Eczema is broad term used for the number of different skin conditions like dry, red, irritating skin. Eczema can occur anywhere on body but babies mostly manifest it on scalp, forehead, and chest and around joints.
* Reddening, cracking, swelling, o... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
Baby acne eczema is common and mostly starts by about 3 weeks of age. In this case the delicate face of newborn baby covers up with the red bumps which look like pimples. There may be number of reasons behind the skin irritation of your baby. Baby acne mo... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu03rd April 2008
Strep throat, also called acute streptococcal pharyngitis, is an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria that causes a sore throat. Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, but it affects people of all ages. In addition ... Read >
Author: peterhutch03rd April 2008
Kawasaki disease is the most common form of vasculitis that primarily affects children. The disease produces irritation and inflammation of many tissues of the body, including the hands, feet, whites of the eyes, mouth, lips, and throat. High fever and sw... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
Summer is great time for Labrador Retrievers! Imagine all the fun they will experience retrieving balls or sticks outdoor. But as much as it is fun, it is also the time when the temperature rises. With all the fun and excitement summer brings, you must no... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons02nd April 2008
Meningitis is a viral.It's means the cause is infection with a virus. Bacterial meningitis is quite rare but it can be very serious and needs urgent treatment with antibiotics.It is a inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord cal... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
Meningitis is a viral.It's means the cause is infection with a virus. Bacterial meningitis is quite rare but it can be very serious and needs urgent treatment with antibiotics.It is a inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord cal... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
Salmonella is a bacterium that causes one of the most common enteric (intestinal) infections in the United States – Salmonellosis. In some states (e.g. Georgia, Maryland), salmonellosis is the most commonly reported cause of enteric disease, and overal... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
“All healing powers are within your body”- is the core content of all naturopathic treatments.
Naturopathy teaches that the cause of all illness is the toxins that persist in the body a person. Complete healing is possible by the expulsion of thes... Read >
Author: Dev Sri27th March 2008
Pneumococcal is a serious disease that causes much sickness and death. In fact, pneumococcal disease kills more people in the United States each year than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined.
People with infectious pneumonia often have a c... Read >
Author: peterhutch27th March 2008
A decrease of blood flow to the distal toes regularly results in the development of nail dystrophy. The nail changes found in these circumstances are nearly identical with those seen in onychomycosis; the two diseases can be correctly identified only when... Read >
Author: David Jones27th March 2008
Pneumococcal is a serious disease that causes much sickness and death. In fact, pneumococcal disease kills more people in the United States each year than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined.
People with infectious pneumonia often have a... Read >
Author: peterhutch27th March 2008
"Meningitis" and "encephalitis" are two words that pop onto most people's radar screens from time to time, and usually in some scary context, like hearing of a cluster of cases in their child's school, or reading media reports of epidemics occurring natio... Read >
Author: Alien27th March 2008
Whether your Labrador Retriever is out in the field working or just right beside you enjoying the dog show, chances of contracting parvovirus exist. Parvovirus is a contagious virus affecting dogs, more frequently puppies. Canine Parvovirus or CPV is a hi... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons25th March 2008
Meningococcemia is the presence of Neisseria meningitidis (also known as meningococcus), a severe bacterical infection, in the blood stream. It is demonstrated by blood culture.
Meningococcal disease is an infection caused by the Neisseria meningitidis... Read >
Author: Alien25th February 2008
Home Remedies for Sore Throat
Sore throat is so common a problem that almost brings life to a half. Sometimes it can lead to severe cases like rash, blood in saliva, high fever, excessive drooling in children, etc. Medical attention is a must in such c... Read >
Author: Dev Sri19th February 2008
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory arthritis of the spine. It may be a systemic disorder, and it affects males more often than females. Diagnosis is usually made during young adulthood. The disorder is characterized ... Read >
Author: Peter sams15th February 2008
Diverticulitis occurs from a condition called diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is bulging abnormal pouch like structures present in the intestine. These pouch like structures occur mostly on the colon. Many people having diverticulosis may not even know it ... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson11th February 2008
A fever is higher-than-normal body temperature. It is a symptom caused by a variety of illnesses. Fever is most accurately characterized as a temporary elevation in the body's thermoregulatory set-point, usually by about 1–2°C. Minor infections may cau... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th February 2008
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi. Bronchitis usually caused by infection but sometimes caused by irritation from a gas or particle. It occurs when your trachea (windpipe) and the large and small bronchi (airways) in your lungs become inflamed.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st February 2008
Symptoms of Cat Scratch Disease
Cat scratch disease is a malady spread by cats, but that affects only humans; it's also called cat scratch fever. Cat scratch disease symptoms are most often diagnosed in the colder winter and fall months of the year for... Read >
Author: ron king01st February 2008
How To Treat Cat Scratch Disease
Cat scratch disease is a malady spread by cats, but that affects only humans; it's also called cat scratch fever. Cat scratch disease symptoms are most usually diagnosed in the colder winter and fall months of the year ... Read >
Author: ron king23rd January 2008
West Nile Virus was first seen in the United States at the end of last century, and has since received a high profile due to extensive media coverage during the summer to autumn when it is prevalent. The virus can be fatal in a very small percentage of ca... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught23rd January 2008
The West Nile Virus is a potentially fatal mosquito-transmitted virus that affects parts of the USA from early summer deep into autumn. The disease was first discovered in Uganda, Africa in women in 1937 and the first diagnosis in the USA was in 1999. Sin... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught22nd January 2008
Flu and cold usually accompany each other when attacking a child’s immune system. It is a wide spread viral infection and the harsh truth is that there is no permanent treatment designed for it because of the involvement of many types of viruses which... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru22nd January 2008
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. It is caused Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. In rare cases certain strains of these bacteria can produce toxins (poisons) that cause TSS Toxic shock syndr... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease. Diphtheria usually attacks the throat and nose. In more serious cases, it can attack the heart and nerves. Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a bacterium. The bacterium produces a toxin (poison) ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st January 2008
Pleurisy is an infection of the pleura, the delicate membranes separating the lungs from the chest wall. It is usually the result of a virus infection, but it can also be caused by pneumonia, a chest injury, inflammation of the pericardial heart lining, a... Read >
Author: Alien21st January 2008
An abscess in the tooth refers to an infection that was caused by a pocket of pus residing in the tissue around the tooth. Abscesses are very serious conditions, and can lead to serious matters if they aren’t treated immediately. When the pulp of a to... Read >
Author: Deanna Mascle18th January 2008
The H-shaped thyroid gland in the lower part of the neck produces the hormone thyroxine, which in turn controls a person's metabolic rate. An essential part of this hormone is the chemical iodine, and therefore an iodine-rich diet (containing seafood, she... Read >
Author: Alien21st September 2007
Dry skin is most common in your lower legs, arms, flanks (sides of the abdomen), and thighs. More serious dry skin conditions, such as the inherited group of disorders called ichthyosis, can sometimes be disfiguring enough to cause psychological distress.... Read >
Author: Alien18th September 2007
Dry skin is most common in your lower legs, arms, flanks (sides of the abdomen), and thighs. More serious dry skin conditions, such as the inherited group of disorders called ichthyosis, can sometimes be disfiguring enough to cause psychological distress.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. Toxic shock syndrome is a rare but potentially serious illness that can develop quickly in anyone – men, women and children. Other risk factors for toxic shock syndrome include skin wou... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd August 2007
Roseola is a viral illness in young children, most commonly affecting those between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. Roseola is probably caused by more than one virus. The most common cause appears to be human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6). It occurs mostly in c... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th July 2007
Can you stop the leap of the snake which intends to bite you?
Can you force the murderer who has come to kill you to drop the knife?
Can you stop the tsnumani from wrecking your house?
You might be surprised ,but the answer to all the above thre... Read >
Author: vishjohn25th July 2007
Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as 'parvo,' is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cit... Read >
Author: Jonni Good02nd July 2007
Hair loss is something that worries a lot of people. The average person should lose between 50 and 200 hairs per day. If you are losing a lot more, you should check into it. It could be temporary hair loss, hair breakage, or permanent hair loss.
Br... Read >
Author: Nadine Visscher11th June 2007
Pregnancy can be uncomfortable in many ways throughout the nine months period. But some aspects are within normal range, others can signal serious issues. Only your physician can provide you with definitive answers, but knowing some of the common risk sig... Read >
Author: Kenneth Elliott11th June 2007
Streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome is defined group A streptococcal infection. It is associated with the early onset of shock and organ failure. It can be caused by one of two different types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th May 2007
Vitamin C - a very potent antioxidant which can protect us from harmful free radicals, is not synthesized by our body.
Some mammals like rats, have their own manufacturing plant for Vitamin C. No wonder they can live in dirty places because they have a... Read >
Author: jezzbb30th May 2007
Vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant which can protect us from harmful free radicals, is not synthesized by our body.
Some mammals like rats, have their own manufacturing plant for Vitamin C. No wonder they can live in dirty places because they have a re... Read >
Author: jezzbb09th May 2007
Appendicitis is a common digestive condition that can occur at any age. It is known that few of the children younger than 2 years can develop appendicitis. The most common age for developing this condition is between 10 to 30 years.
It is known that a... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th April 2007
It is almost time again to book those flights and head off to some fascinating destination on the other side of the world. Before you go, a quick malaria primer should be considered and here it is.
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. The parasi... Read >
Author: John Grimes14th March 2007
Although not the primary cause of male-pattern hair
loss, genetics does have a significant role in male-
pattern hair loss. It is, however, polygenic, in that
there is more than one factor at work. It is unclear
whether having an affected mother or... Read >
Author: Gary Heron01st March 2007
Chicken pox, as any other contagious disease, is contracted if getting in direct contact with the persons infected. The virus that causes chicken pox, called varicella, also spreads through air, causing the rash development. The other way of catching chic... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
In the winter time, the most common disease that one can develop is bronchitis. This is the result of an infection with a virus, most of the times. There is always the possibility that symptoms of bronchitis carry out for some time even after bronchitis h... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
A sore throat occurs in most persons one or more times a year caused by different mechanisms and germs. The most common cause is viruses leading to great throat pain and fever; these infections cannot be treated with antibiotics. Colds and coughs may lead... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola07th February 2007
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can start as a swollen knuckle or a high fever or an unexplained rash and whatever be the symptoms; arthritis symptoms can cause much confusion in the minds of the patient. Arthritis is really an inflammation of the joints ac... Read >
Author: John Ugoshowa01st February 2007
There are many symptoms for gall bladder disease, but there are three significant symptoms that indicate if you have gallstones.
The first and most obvious is the jaundice. This happens when the liver is not working as it should be and bile are not cre... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd January 2007
Strep throat is a very common affection that is caused by viruses and bacteria that make the throat irritate. It causes pain in the throat, high fever, sometimes a rash, and it can lead to more serious problems if nothing is done to treat it.
The virus ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd January 2007
During the winter period, bronchitis and sinusitis are the most common conditions especially in areas with cold climates. Patients which accuse symptoms like headaches, fever, nasal discharge, difficult breathing and cough are usually diagnosed with sinus... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd January 2007
Appendicitis is a frequent digestive disease, an inflammation of the appendix hanging on incipient part of the intestines called Ilion. The inflammation can be caused by a foreign body obstructing the connection to the Ilion, or by an anatomic obstacle.
... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st January 2007
Strep throat is an annoying contagious illness that makes the throat irritated and can cause serious pain in some cases. It keeps advancing if it's not treated. Strep throat is caused by a bacteria called a streptococcus that can be transmitted through th... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola30th December 2006
Viral hepatitis is a very common infectious disease responsible for causing more than 1.5 million annual deaths among afflicted patients. Despite the fact that extensive data reports on viral hepatitis have been first established at the beginning of the 2... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola02nd December 2006
Crying babies will normally always have a reason why they bawl, scream, yell or kick up a fuss. Getting to the root of the problem of why we have a crying baby in the first place will definitely help mummy and daddy stem the flow of tears.
A baby's cry... Read >
Author: Maisy Day17th November 2006
What we normal folk (as we would like to believe that we are) call a sore throat is referred to in medical terms as pharyngitis. A sore throat can be quite painful when the patient attempts to swallow food or liquids, the soreness from this can be unbeara... Read >
Author: Maisy Day06th October 2006
Acute bronchitis is a common respiratory disease that causes inflammation of the bronchial mucosal membranes. Unlike chronic forms of the disease, acute bronchitis has a rapid onset and generates more intense symptoms. However, acute bronchitis doesn't ha... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola23rd June 2006
The process of diagnosing appendicitis is very challenging to doctors. The symptoms of appendicitis have an unspecific character and don't always indicate to appendicitis. In some forms of the illness, the general symptoms of appendicitis are even impossi... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola23rd June 2006
Chronic appendicitis usually refers to a milder form of the illness. Chronic appendicitis is very rare and its symptoms are less pronounced, in some cases even undetectable.
Judging by its gravity and rate of development, appendicitis can be either ch... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola23rd June 2006
Appendicitis has been labeled as a very difficult to diagnose internal disorder. The symptoms of appendicitis are often vague and unspecific, thus rendering the process of diagnosis very difficult. Appendicitis rarely generates outwardly visible clinical ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola23rd June 2006
Appendicitis is a very common type of internal disorder. The disease involves inflammation and infection of the vermiform appendix, a tube-shaped extension of the cecum. Although the exact role of the vermiform appendix inside the body hasn't been clarifi... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola21st June 2006
Strep throat is inflammation and swelling of the throat, tonsils and lymph nodes due to infection with group A streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat is very contagious and the bacteria responsible for causing the illness can be easily acquired by entering ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola21st June 2006
While sore throat is an ailment that clears on itself within a few days, strep throat often requires medical treatment with antibiotics. Physicians claim that in the absence of an appropriate medical treatment, strep throat can rapidly aggravate and lead ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st June 2006
Bronchitis is a very common respiratory condition and it can be occur in anyone, regardless of sex and age. However, the people who are exposed the most to developing forms of bronchitis are smokers, people with other respiratory illnesses or people with ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola25th May 2006
Pigeons have lived together with human beings for thousands of years. Some pigeons carried posts to help our ancestors and most of them dropped diseases for us to suffer.
Human diseases and health risks associated with pigeon droppings are Histoplasmo... Read >
Author: David Jones21st May 2006
Ticks are not insects like fleas, but arachnids like mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick has a one piece body, harpoon like barbs around its mouth to attach to a host for feeding, crablike legs and a sticky secretion to help hold itself to the host. The... Read >
Author: Brent Jones18th May 2006
Strep throat symptoms are usually easy to spot. Strep throat is a local bacterial infection with group A streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat needs specific medical treatment that consists of antibiotics and analgesics. Unlike the symptoms of sore throat,... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th May 2006
Strep throat isn't considered to be a serious illness. Many people get strep throat on the premises of improper hygiene, decreased body resistance to illness, fatigue or unhealthy diet. All these factors facilitate the development of infections with the b... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola30th April 2006
Going vegetarian these days fearing bird influenza? Ever wondered what exactly is this bird flu (derived from the word influenza). Bird flu or avian influenza is any virus adapted in humans from the bird species. The only known such virus are influenza A ... Read >
Author: Emily Purles09th March 2006
Sometimes you may think that you only have a simple cold. But oftentimes symptoms of your cold begin to worsen and persist for weeks and pain is felt in the sinus region. If the cold is left untreated, excessive mucus may drip down to the back of the thro... Read >
Author: Viojieley Gurrobat21st February 2006
We all had been trying to evade the news of the avian flu threat for some time until Turkey reported cases of H5N1. We can no longer let this pass by as the threat seems to spread around the world in a pandemic way.
It started when a deadly strain ... Read >
Author: Andrew Taylor25th December 2005
Did you know that female hair loss is part of the lives of more than 25 million women in the United States alone? Most of them are not using any female hair loss treatment and only few are aware of the existing hair loss treatments. In almost all the case... Read >
Author: Paton Jackson01st November 2005
The West Nile virus is passed to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The symptoms are: fever, headache, muscle aches, and loss of appetite. The symptoms can last 3 to 6 days. Other symptoms might be nausea, vomiting, rash on the chest, stomach and... Read >
Author: Connie Limon
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