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07th September 2009
Know one of those brilliant brains that can't have a sustained human conversation because their mind races too fast? They may suffer from a not-so-rare disorder. And you hold the cure - if you print out the following article and hand them a copy.
Entre... Read >
Author: wbdoyle06th September 2009
Hearing loss is defined as the decrease or total loss in the ability to hear and perceive sounds. Although this is more commonly observed in older adults, it can affect anyone regardless of race, age and sex.
In the 1900s, the very first hearing aid wa... Read >
Author: Alicia McWilliams27th August 2009
Although alopecia [al-oh-PEE-shah] is a common disease, its name is not widely known, and even though it is not life-threatening, it’s sporadic nature and tendency toward recurrence often has profound psychological effects on the alopecia sufferer. Alop... Read >
Author: Carol P Mason27th July 2009
Hair loss is an emotive subject so it is no wonder that people are continually looking for something or someone to blame when their hair starts to become thinner. There are a great number of myths surrounding male pattern baldness, the most common form of... Read >
Author: Jackie Dawson06th July 2009
That pair of stiletto heels might look great with your new dress, but wearing shoes that hurt your feet can have serious and painful long-term consequences. Corns - those sore bumps with the hard centers - are caused by ill-fitting shoes that apply press... Read >
Author: kentsmith06th July 2009
That pair of stiletto heels might look great with your new dress, but wearing shoes that hurt your feet can have serious and painful long-term consequences. Corns - those sore bumps with the hard centers - are caused by ill-fitting shoes that apply press... Read >
Author: kentsmith27th June 2009
Dyslexia is now a recognized condition and people who suffered reading and learning disability can now put a name to it. If adult dyslexia testing was available years ago, proper treatment will be put in place to help sufferers cope with the disorder as e... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera17th June 2009
In the eyes of a Manchester Hairdresser, hair is the be all and end all. Hair growth is a major issue particularly with the male generation. What is so wrong with hair loss? And why do so many men feel inadequate without it? In order to answer these quest... Read >
Author: maakumar0905th June 2009
A 72-year-old British man is to donate his sperm to his daughter-in-law, allowing her to become a mother and produce a "grandchild", fertility authorities said.
The unnamed man is donating his sperm because his son and daughter-in-law's attempts at IVF... Read >
Author: Rotunda05th June 2009
While most people relate thinning hair and hair loss to men, women are not immune to this problem at all. Female hair loss is common and most women will experience thinning hair over the course of their loves. There are different patterns, however, when... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry08th May 2009
It is generally accepted that men will tend to loss their hair as they get older but unfortunately this is quite a common condition amongst women as well. As difficult as it is for a man to come to terms with, it is probably harder for a woman to accept.... Read >
Author: Steve S Scott27th April 2009
Human Growth Hormone, or HGH, is a protein-based peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland deep in the base of the brain. HGH stimulates both cell reproduction and growth; children with low HGH levels are noticeably shorter than their peers and may ... Read >
Author: hghacad27th April 2009
Dry skin care options involve good hygiene and the use of effective home treatments. For example, switch to lukewarm baths or showers rather than preparing hot baths. Hot baths can dry out your skin. It is also isn't advisable that you stay soaked in the ... Read >
Author: petersonbran07th April 2009
Research at the New York University School of Medicine suggests that the causes of adult acne could be partly psychosomatic. It has long been understood that stress and fatigue can make adult acne worse, but the latest findings indicate that unpleasant fe... Read >
Author: Lisa Janse04th March 2009
If you own a larger breed of dog or are looking for one, you may have heard the term OFA Certified. This refers to the dog's hip joints and is an indicator of potential problems for your dog. Hip problems for any active dog will cause pain and discomfort ... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol16th January 2009
There are many reasons why baldness occurs and the types of baldness as well. It is standard for an individual to lose fifty to a hundred hairs a day. This loss is mostly counterbalanced by the growth of fifty to a hundred hairs a day. Hair loss only beco... Read >
Author: Thomas Choo16th January 2009
The average person approximately loses fifty to one hundred hairs a day, and grows roughly fifty to a hundred hairs a day. When the rate of loss is the same as the rate of expansion, few folk worry for the health of their hair. Sadly, when the rate of los... Read >
Author: Thomas Choo18th December 2008
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Recently, news from the science and medical communities has reported a new genetic condition that may be the cause of approximately 15 to 20 percent of liver failure among individuals.
An article from Science Daily re... Read >
Author: LegalView15th December 2008
There are several different causes of hair loss in men and women alike. However, for many women suffering from this disease the cause of thinning hair can often be elusive, therefore delaying treatment, and leaving the woman with progressively thinning ha... Read >
Author: Cris Peck13th December 2008
Down syndrome children are a lot of work. Parents will need a team of doctors, including a cardiologist, a gastroenterologist, a pediatrician and other specialists, like speech therapists. Babies with Down syndrome may have trouble learning to roll over, ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON04th December 2008
One in 1,000 American babies is born with the Down syndrome genetic condition, although it is estimated that 90% of the mothers who receive an early diagnosis choose abortion. There are many fallacies about people with Down syndrome that scare parents int... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON26th November 2008
A recent press release from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) that surprised me. NIMH is providing grants for two research projects on what they term novel and innovative approaches to treating children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivit... Read >
Author: Doug Cowan31st October 2008
There are times when adopting that shaggy non-descript mutt at the neighborhood shelter is an advantage over purchasing an expensive AKC model. The first advantage is the start up cost, AKC registered pups seldom start at less them three hundred dollars f... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler 23rd October 2008
Dry skin
In order to function properly, skin should be adequately moisturized. Oil glands of the normally balanced skin produce enough natural oils to prevent skin from losing its moisture. These oils act as a barrier trapping moisture within. When the o... Read >
Author: atechnocrat17th October 2008
Marinesco-Sjogren syndrome (MSS) is a rare disorder that is genetic as an autosomal recessive genetic condition. The main accentuates of this disorder are a loss of muscle coordination as a effect of an affect on the cerebellum (cerebellar ataxia), cloudi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen07th October 2008
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are different because they are both affected by insulin deficiency differently. A Type 1 diabetic is unable to produce insulin altogether whilst a Type 2 diabetic is ether not able to use insulin at they should be able to, or th... Read >
Author: Guna09th September 2008
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic condition. Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of uncommon diseases that cause muscle fibers to weaken and break down. MD affects the skeletal or voluntary muscles that manage movement in the arms, legs, and trunk. It a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Fraser syndrome is a uncommon genetic syndrome with abnormalities of the head, lungs, kidneys, and limbs. Fraser syndrome is also referred to as crytophthalmos with extra malformations because over 90% of the people born with this syndrome have hidden (cr... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th July 2008
If it seems that more folks in Palm Springs are suffering from macular degeneration, it’s only because of an aging population. Palm Springs has become a popular retirement destination, and macular degeneration, while being a genetic condition that can o... Read >
Author: Susan Slobac21st July 2008
Similar to the Siamese except for the contrast in the color of markings, Colorpoint Shorthair is a pretty cat breed. The cat originated in the nineteen forties when breeders in United Kingdom and United States set out to develop a cat that resembled the S... Read >
Author: Ailurophile18th July 2008
The number one vital secret about facial skin care you need is cure dry skin.
Avoid the use of tap water when cleansing dry skin as the deposits are too drying for the best facial skin care. Use mineral water to freshen your face. Don't use a washclot... Read >
Author: John Russell11th July 2008
Autism effects every child differently, so it is difficult to find the exact treatments your child needs to cope with his or her symptoms. One thing that effects some autistic children (though, not all) is problems with visual perception. By using some st... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan21st May 2008
Bare lymphocyte syndrome is a disease resulting from severely receded gene conditions. Bare lymphocyte syndrome, which results from deficiencies in the major histocompatibility complex, is broken down into Type 1 and Type 2. Major histocompatibility compl... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Haemophilia is a blood condition in which an essential clotting factor is either partly or completely missing. This causes a person with haemophilia to bleed for longer than normal. Cuts and grazes are not great problems as a little pressure and a plaster... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th April 2008
Through our diet, a lot of us can obtain our nutritional needs, but there are times throughout our lives that we may have to take multivitamins. Pregnancy is a good example; during pregnancy, a woman's body goes through a number of tremendous changes; to... Read >
Author: Paul Zayer14th March 2008
Dry skin is also realted to the person's age as we grow up the skin becomes more drier. Dryness is exacerbated by wind, extremes of temperature and air-conditioning, all of which cause the skin to flake, chap and feel tight. This type of skin is tightly... Read >
Author: Peter sams26th February 2008
Having a healthy pregnancy requires taking good prenatal care of you. This is important and the earlier you start, the better. Start off by planning your pregnancy. Planning your pregnancy can mean that you and your partner have a special and beautiful ... Read >
Author: apurva19th February 2008
Having a healthy pregnancy requires taking good prenatal care of you. This is important and the earlier you start, the better. Start off by planning your pregnancy. Planning your pregnancy can mean that you and your partner have a special and beautiful ti... Read >
Author: apurva11th February 2008
For both the individual and family owner the German Shepherd puppy is an excellent pet since they are athletic, energetic and bonding. The breed is also trained for search and rescue roles as well as police dogs. When you are choosing between German Sheph... Read >
Author: Jan Ryan23rd January 2008
You may or may not know that the most widespread, life-threatening inherited disease is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Across the world, in the region of 7 million people suffer from this genetic condition. Before we look at the most common Polycystic K... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught22nd January 2008
A Gift of Sight: Visual Perception Treatment for Autistic Children - By Gordon Moss
Autism effects every child differently, so it is difficult to find the exact treatments your child needs to cope with his or her symptoms. One thing that effects some a... Read >
Author: Gordon Moss The World's Greatest Networker17th January 2008
Nobody is happy to discover they are losing their hair. The question that immediately comes to mind is, “why do we lose our hair?”
The human hair has a two to six year growth cycle. At any given time, 90% of the hairs are actively growing. They gro... Read >
Author: Aazdak Alisimo29th August 2007
Researchers have found certain variables play an important role in a person's chances of developing heart disease. These variables are called risk factors. In recent years, researchers have found that some of these heart disease risk factors cluster toget... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong08th August 2007
Food intolerance has become a major health issue today, dividing conventional and alternative medicine.
1. Are we a bunch of hypochondriacs?
"An astonishing 45% of us believe we are allergic to basic foodstuffs such as wheat and dairy - causing anyt... Read >
Author: info@3dpts.com04th May 2007
Our skin is the largest area that covers the body us making how you feel inside important. Our diet, climate, environment, stress, hormone levels, age and genetic condition can have effect on our skin. The skin can influence us in terms of confidence and ... Read >
Author: CharleyHwang19th February 2007
Labradors [“Labs”] are one of the more popular family dogs and rightly so. If you own one or are considering getting a pup, there are some health issues you need to know about.
Labs are great dogs. They are friendly and have an excellent temperame... Read >
Author: John Grimes22nd January 2007
As its name implies, sudden cardiac death is sudden and unexpected, with death occurring within minutes after collapse. It is more common in older folks with serious heart problems, but it can also happen to young and healthy people with no sign of heart ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock01st April 2006
Know one of those brilliant brains that can't have a sustained human conversation because their mind races too fast? They may suffer from a not-so-rare disorder. And you hold the cure - if you print out the following article and hand them a copy.
Entre... Read >
Author: Dave Crenshaw20th November 2005
"Fashionably late" is no longer in fashion. In today's heavily scheduled world, it is the punctual who are respected and admired. Even though most of us know this, some people are always late, no matter how much time they have to get ready. You may be one... Read >
Author: Pauline Wallin18th November 2005
Coeliac disease is a genetic condition that is caused by an inability to digest gluten. Hence the reason that this disease is also known as gluten intolerance.
It appears that genetics predispose some people to coeliac disease. For these people, some ... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski
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