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29th September 2009
The reasons for hair loss and the causes of thinning hair are many and varied. And whether you're male or female, balding can occur indiscriminately. Even the very young experience hair loss at times. So there's no hiding behind age either! However what c... Read >
Author: Lincoln Yang
28th September 2009
Are you experiencing thinning of hair? Your overall hair density has reduced due to thinning of hair. This could be due to poor eating habits and stress. If you are suffering hair loss due to diet problems then vitamins should be added to your diet. Vitam... Read >
Author: Vijay Koragappa Shetty
22nd September 2009
In order to define cholesterol metabolism we ought to explain several notions for a better understanding. The causes, effects, and possible ways to solve the problems should also be discussed. What do we understand by cholesterol? Medical dictionaries exp... Read >
Author: Henry Fong
22nd September 2009
People tend to sense uncertainty to the real meaning behind the word depression, trying to determine the difference between a depressive illness to that of a miserable mood can be tricky at times. In the medical world doctors use the word depression in di... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
Vitiligo is a relatively uncommon skin disease, estimated to affect about one percent of the entire world popularity. The primary symptom of vitiligo is white patches of skin, which may grow to cover large parts of the body or even the entire body. This d... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
Whilst we may not be able to manipulate the genetic factors that affect our health and longevity there is a lot we can do to improve the environmental factors that impede on us. By that I do not mean the physical environment in which we work or live, (alt... Read >
Author: RobEsmund
22nd September 2009
In these difficult economic times, more and more Americans are suffering from anxiety-related disorders. The most common manifestation of these disorders is panic attacks, which can vary greatly in both frequency and severity.
That is why millions of ... Read >
Author: Daniel P. Martin
21st September 2009
The level of allergies seems to be on the rise all the time. The levels of eczema, hay fever and asthma have risen dramatically in recent times. For example eczema now affects between 10 – 15 % of the population at some time during their lives.
Allergi... Read >
Author: The Natural Way
17th September 2009
‘Alzheimer’s disease’ are those two words which none of us desire to hear from the physician.
Even though medical researches had made and are continuing to make development for finding out the Alzheimer’s disease causes, but the actual causes ... Read >
Author: michellmarriner
16th September 2009
Osteoporosis: How it Develops and Who it Affects
Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by the loss of minerals like calcium, leading to low bone density and abnormally porous bone. Bones are more brittle and prone to fractures, commonly in the hips,... Read >
Author: Chelsi
16th September 2009
We have learned that agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that occurs when a person is not comfortable outside of his or her comfort zone. You develop an agoraphobic personality in response to a frightening or traumatic event. One example could be being rob... Read >
Author: Arman Hansen
11th September 2009
Periodontal or gum disease affects a high proportion of the population. Cosmetic dentists see hundreds of cases of periodontal disease each week.
Gum disease can cause serious smile and health problems and people want cosmetic dentistry to correct the... Read >
Author: M.Singh
02nd September 2009
Skin pores are small openings of hair follicles on the surface of the skin that enable the oils glands underneath to lubricate and protect the skin surface. They play an intrinsic role in the skin structure and allow the skin to breathe.Enlarged pores are... Read >
Author: Marilynn Syrett
28th August 2009
Molds, red dye, genetic factors and diet can contribute to the behaviors associated with an Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis. Listening skills are hindered, impulse control can be nearly non-exi... Read >
Author: Phil Le Breton
28th August 2009
There are a number of people who face anomalous treatment in public because of their height. This is usually seen among teens and people in 20's. If you are short and constantly embarrassed because of the fact then it is quite comprehensible. The answer t... Read >
Author: Alex Kij
26th August 2009
Cells growing in a body and that captures a group of disease and increased out of control is called cancer. An original body part is named after cancer thus; breast cancer refers to the unpredictable growth and multiplication of cells that begins in the b... Read >
Author: Anna Peacocks
21st August 2009
Researchers at the Huntington Eye Infirmary and the Slay Laboratory, Cook Medical School, report how two behavioral factors together alter the genetic susceptibility to age-related macular degeneration, associated with the common coding variant in the com... Read >
Author: Dan
20th August 2009
There are so many reasons why people have back pain. Your particular back pain may be the result of an old car accident or sports injury. Sometimes, people get back pain simply because it just comes with the territory of aging. Certain people may even be ... Read >
Author: Steven Giles
17th August 2009
The vast majority of us often feel a bit blue in the winter, when the days are considerably shorter and the sky is usually gray and miserable. However, a minority of us suffer more than the occasional blue spell. When the months get colder and darker they... Read >
Author: Yodle
10th August 2009
Degenerative arthritis also called osteoarthritis is characterized by progressive degradation of the joints. Sometimes the degradation can also include the articular cartilage and the subcondrilal bone that lies next to the joint. In a joint affected by t... Read >
Author: Mercy
10th August 2009
Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of body tissues. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks it own body tissues. When you have this disease, you produce abnormal antibodies that target tissues w... Read >
Author: Mercy
09th August 2009
Flat Feet (Pes Planus or Fallen Arches)
Now, what does the condition of flat feet have to do with knee pain, back pain and neck pain? Our feet are the foundation of support for the pelvis and spine. In addition, they support the whole weight of the bod... Read >
Author: AJHEELS
08th August 2009
For patients, finding stretch mark treatment in Florida is best accomplished by researching the problem, understanding its solutions and determining which clinic best fits the patient’s needs. Clinics that offer the latest technology and offer a comfort... Read >
Author: Justin DiMateo
07th August 2009
Arthritis information is important because it helps to create awareness about the disease. People need to know what the disease is all about. Awareness is important because some people may be suffering from this disease and yet not know. Early detection i... Read >
Author: Mercy
07th August 2009
Normaly hypertension is a common problem especially with working class people associated with stressful working atmosphere. Genarally hypertension is the health condition in which blood pressure gets higher than normal. It may occur in many forms and its... Read >
Author: steven marks
03rd August 2009
Migraine headaches are brutal headaches which can take place suddenly. They obtain distinct symptoms, such as tingling inside the leg (or arm) or blind spots or flashes of light across your eyes.
You at that time become very sensitive to light, which is ... Read >
Author: gary+holly
03rd August 2009
Migraine headaches are serious headaches which can occur suddenly. They obtain distinct symptoms, such as tingling inside the leg (or arm) or blind spots or flashes of light across your eyes.
You at that time become very sensitive to light, which is call... Read >
Author: gary+holly
03rd August 2009
Migraine headaches are serious headaches which can occur suddenly. They obtain distinct symptoms, such as tingling inside the leg (or arm) or blind spots or flashes of light across your eyes.
You at that time become very sensitive to light, which is call... Read >
Author: gary+holly
03rd August 2009
Asthma, a disease of the human respiratory system, which narrows the airways, commonly in response to a "trigger" such as an exposure to an allergen, exercise, cold air, or emotional stress. This narrowing can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, whee... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
01st August 2009
Osteoarthritis is a group of diseases and mechanical abnormalities that involve degradation of the joints. Sometimes, the degradation can include articular cartilage as well as the subchondral bone that is next to the joint. This condition is the most com... Read >
Author: Mercy
31st July 2009
Obesity, mostly caused by high fat intake, lack of exercises, genetic factors and use of certain drug therapies for medical conditions, can change a curvaceous body into a barrel-shaped one. However, lack of exercises and high fat foods are the worst culp... Read >
Author: Ajay019
31st July 2009
In the year 1986, Michael Jackson - the king of pop, was diagnosed with vitiligo, and in a ninety minute interview by Oprah Winfrey in 1993, Michael Jackson for the first time admitted that he was suffering from an illness, and dismissed allegations regar... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson
30th July 2009
The Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension
Hypertension is relatively normal into people with type 2 diabetes, affecting approximately 20-60% of all patients, varying in age, ethnicity, and body weight. The causes of this type of high-blood pressure are most... Read >
Author: arif@netinsurancequote.com
27th July 2009
Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension
Hypertension is relatively common in people with type 2 diabetes, affecting approximately 20-60% of all patients, varying in age, ethnicity, and body weight. The causes of this type of high-blood pressure are most... Read >
Author: arif@netinsurancequote.com
25th July 2009
Dr. Nelson Mañé Chiropractic Neurologist with a sub specialty training in Childhood Neuro-behavioral disorders who treats ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tampa with a sensory motor integration hemispheric approach stated “Many parents are under ... Read >
Author: drmane
24th July 2009
Migraine headaches are severe headaches which can happen suddenly. They have distinct symptoms, such as tingling in the leg (or arm) or blind spots or flashes of light across your eyes.
You then become very sensitive to light, which is called Photophobia... Read >
Author: gary+holly
21st July 2009
Men fear baldness especially when it comes at an early age. It is perceived as the advertisement that you are already in the age that is crucial in your life that should have little to be celebrated about.
Your life may start changing significantly whe... Read >
Author: Robert Bell
09th July 2009
Obesity is a problem for adults and children across the U.S. Surveys indicate that 31.1% of the male population was considered obese in 2004, which increased to 33.3% in 2006. For women, 33.2% were obese in 2004, which increased to 35.3% in 2006. Addition... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON
06th July 2009
When talking about the best way to lose abdominal fat, the most critical fact that you must know about losing abdominal fat is that there's no magical formula that will make your abdominal fat disappear in a moment. Losing abdominal fat permanently requir... Read >
Author: build abs
04th July 2009
It's hard to say for certain how many Americans have diabetes, since it's been estimated that as many as 6.3 million people are undiagnosed. You might be a diabetic if you are excessively thirsty and hungry all the time, urinate frequently (as often as ev... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON
30th June 2009
Hair loss treatments for women do exist. However, for many menopausal women, hair loss is a gamble depending on the hormonal and genetic factors existent in their bodies. For the millions of women affected by cancer who must go through chemotherapy, ch... Read >
Author: seththewriter
26th June 2009
Once known as teenagers signature acne is now recognized as a condition inspiring us regardless of age, sex, race as our way of life developed changing the frequency and toughness of the acne causing factors on us.According with scientific studies more th... Read >
Author: Brooks Cantu
22nd June 2009
Hypertension is the pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessels as it is pumped by the heart. when the pressure exerted by the blood increased, is known as high blood pressure or hypertension. this high blood pressure develops without showing ... Read >
Author: Dr srinivas gende
18th June 2009
Definition.
" Hypertension is the persistent high blood pressure, in which the systolic is more then 140mm of hg , and diastolic is more then 90mm of hg which are measured in two or more consecutive days in a week".
In patients with diabetes mille... Read >
Author: Dr srinivas gende
18th June 2009
Haven't you always wanted to have a flawless complexion? While make-up can help you camouflage some of the flaws, you need to practice proper skin care to get a naturally healthy glow that lasts forever.Here are five features to make your complexion flawl... Read >
Author: Marilynn Syrett
15th June 2009
High Blood Pressure: Blood is naturally under pressure as the heart forces it around the circulation, with high blood pressure the pressure is above the normal limits. There may be no symptoms with high blood pressure at first but over time can increase ... Read >
Author: Richard Bonney
12th June 2009
TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, a painful condition of the jaw joint. It is moreover labeled TMD for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. The jaw joint, in front of the ear, is a ball and socket joint where the lower jaw (mandible) connects ... Read >
Author: Candy
12th June 2009
Stomach cancer is a type of cancer that can develops in any part of the stomach. It is sometimes called gastric cancer. It can spread to organs such as the esophagus, the lungs and even the liver. It is the fourth most common cancer. It causes about 800,0... Read >
Author: Mercy
12th June 2009
Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is often confused with Rheumatoid arthritis, but the two disorders have different causes and progressions. Osteoarthritis may affect only a single joint and can be triggered by localized wear and tear resulting in painful ... Read >
Author: Richard Bonney
08th June 2009
Lung cancer diagnosis can be done through a number of ways. A chest radiograph is done as a first step in patients who have manifested symptoms that may be suggestive of lung cancer. A chest radiograph may show mass or widening of the mediastinum which ma... Read >
Author: Mercy
06th June 2009
Research has proven it conclusively that smoking is a major cause for vision impairment in smokers.
It is no news that smoking is extremely injurious to your health. Smoking has adverse effects on your lungs and heart. It affects your lungs by lining i... Read >
Author: Thomson
05th June 2009
Lung cancer survival rate refers to the percentage of people with lung cancer who survive the disease for a specific period of time after diagnosis. Often, the statistics are based on a 5-year survival rate. It means the percentage of people who are alive... Read >
Author: Mercy
05th June 2009
Solving the PMS Problem Without Drugs
PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) is NOT a real disease, although many women would disagree with me. It's actually a product of our modern diet, combined with our daily stress, etc.
There are several chemical changes ... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD
02nd June 2009
Fighting cancer can be through treatment after one has been diagnosed with the disease or it can be through prevention especially by those people who are at an increased risk. Fighting the disease through treatment is always a Herculean task and those who... Read >
Author: Mercy
01st June 2009
Cancer is a class of diseases in which cells uncontrollably grow. The cells eventually invade and destroy adjacent tissues. These cells may sometimes spread to other parts of the body via the lymph or blood in a process called metastasis. Oncology is a br... Read >
Author: Mercy
18th May 2009
Losing ones hair unintentionally can be very frustrating especially for people who attach being beautiful to having a head full of long, full and healthy hair. Why do people lose their hair? There are many reasons why people lose their hair, some of these... Read >
Author: Bryan Len
18th May 2009
There are few health subjects that raise as much
controversy and debate as the causes of Autism. Is it caused by genetic factors, or does the environment have a major role to play?
Which ever camp you fall
into, it must be agreed by all that the en... Read >
Author: Dr Chun Wong
18th May 2009
It is quiet common to find teenagers with acne. But, when acne persists way after puberty, it might be more than just acne. There is a condition that is called acne rosacea. This skin condition is also referred to as adult acne. The appearance of this ski... Read >
Author: JoeBlacknight
13th May 2009
Hair loss can be a very disturbing problem for women and men because we live in a superficial world were people judge you by how you look and not how smart you are. Most people are becoming very aware of their overall appearance; a woman’s hair must be ... Read >
Author: Bryan Len
12th May 2009
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) also sometimes known as “Premenstrual Tension”, is a collection or group of symptoms that is linked to a woman’s monthly cycle or period. But these symptoms usually disappear after before or after a woman starts are month... Read >
Author: Bryan Len
12th May 2009
A shaven head could be a voluntary option for an ascetic. Or a movie villain may flaunt a shining head as a sign of machismo. But these are exceptions. A bald pate, or even thinning hair, is an unwelcome insignia for most. As such, any sign of hair loss w... Read >
Author: Sunil Punjabi
11th May 2009
A shaven head could be a voluntary option for an ascetic. Or a movie villain may flaunt a shining head as a sign of machismo. But these are exceptions. A bald pate, or even thinning hair, is an unwelcome insignia for most. As such, any sign of hair loss w... Read >
Author: Sunil Punjabi
07th May 2009
Adult obesity is moving to the top of the list as the nations #1 killer. As Americans continue to eat themselves to death being overweight may soon pass up tobacco the leading cause of death according to a U.S. government study.
The fat is broken down ... Read >
Author: naturalremedies
05th May 2009
Obesity is both an individual clinical condition and is increasingly viewed as a serious public health problem. Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, ... Read >
Author: naturalremedies
01st May 2009
Yul Brynner sailed through his life with a head like a Sahara desert, and was not revered less because of it. That in itself may not mean that every one, who is forced to walk around like a bald coot, is enamored about the idea. However, shared injuries h... Read >
Author: Sunil Punjabi
01st May 2009
Yul Brynner sailed through his life with a head like a Sahara desert, and was not revered less because of it. That in itself may not mean that every one, who is forced to walk around like a bald coot, is enamored about the idea. However, shared injuries h... Read >
Author: Sunil Punjabi
27th April 2009
Cancer is a word same as malignant tumors. Cancer of the brain is caused by abnormal growth of cells in the brain. These growths are the ones known as tumors. Tumors take the space of healthy cells, blood and nutrients. Not all tumors are cancerous. Malig... Read >
Author: Mercy
24th April 2009
Obesity is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat. Obesity is present when total body weight is more than 25 percent fat in boys and more than 32 percent fat in girls. There are various medicines like Phentermine, Adipex etc. which aid in the we... Read >
Author: naturalremedies
23rd April 2009
Diabetes Mellitus is the scientific name for the more commonly known Diabetes. The name perfectly explains the symptoms of this disease. Diabetes has ben derived from the Greek term Diabanein which means "to pass through" in this case referring to the exc... Read >
Author: Ray Smith
16th April 2009
It is a fact that anxiety and panic attacks can strike at any time or any place. For those of us who are prone to them, they can take over their lives. For people who have had more than one panic attack, the fear that another will occur can be debilitatin... Read >
Author: Steve Last
16th April 2009
It is a fact that anxiety and panic attacks can strike at any time or any place. For those of us who are prone to them, they can take over their lives. For people who have had more than one panic attack, the fear that another will occur can be debilitatin... Read >
Author: Steve Last
10th April 2009
Uric acid is one of the causes of kidney stones. Waste materials in the body if not completely dissolved in the urine will crystallize, hence, uric acid becomes kidney stones (calculi).
Hardened mineral deposits like uric acid, calcium oxalate, to name... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson
09th April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Athleticbodysystem
There are genetic factors that decide if one individual will gain muscle faster than another. It will definitely be harder for some men to gain lean muscle fast but it is not impossible. Problem is that the skinny ... Read >
Author: Bryan Kavanagh
09th April 2009
The battle against obesity is hard enough without having genetic factors that are standing in the way of getting thin. Genetics play a large role in weight, from being thin to being overweight. Often, when you see someone who is overweight, his or her p... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry
07th April 2009
A medical condition, termed depressive disorder, affects the normal function of our brains. They say the depression is the gift of modern lifestyle. It may be true in some cases and may not be so in some other cases. In yet other cases, the depression may... Read >
Author: Dshot
07th April 2009
Bipolar disorder which is also known in the names of manic depression, manic depression disorder, bipolar mood disorder, manic depressive illness or bipolar effective disorder, is a long term illness which cause some adverse psychological conditions. It i... Read >
Author: Dshot
31st March 2009
Going bald is a fact of life for millions of men around the world. Adults lose about 10,000 scalp hairs each day. A single strand of hair normally lives for around five years after which it automatically falls out so that a new hair can grow in its place... Read >
Author: Ajay019
31st March 2009
Going bald is a fact of life for millions of men around the world. Adults lose about 10,000 scalp hairs each day. A single strand of hair normally lives for around five years after which it automatically falls out so that a new hair can grow in its place... Read >
Author: ajay
27th March 2009
Acne is nothing to mess around with because it can do serious damage to your face. As for what causes it, it can be caused by genetic factors, and environmental factors. The good news is that both can be conquered with the right care. All acne is, is dirt... Read >
Author: SkinCareResource.org
27th March 2009
Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in the United States as roughly 25 million children are overweight or very close to being so. The experts agree that the health consequences of this can be devastating. This article will show what some of these con... Read >
Author: Sarah McCurdy
27th March 2009
Stammering is a condition in which a person hesitates in the act of speaking and being unable for a time to pronounce certain syllable or repeating the same syllable over and over.
Stammering is not due to any defect in the brain or in the speech or... Read >
Author: shalini
17th March 2009
Obesity has fast become a global concern, most notably in developed countries. In order to reverse the rapidly growing trend, Many believe that governments must take action.
Obesity is the main cause of preventable deaths worldwide
What is obesity?
O... Read >
Author: promotion@myreductil.com
17th March 2009
You must have come across many diet pills that ensure slimming and that too in a less amount of time. These pills are usually suggested by the doctor to the people facing severe health troubles. The diet pills have recently been gaining popularity, especi... Read >
Author: Alien
17th March 2009
Obesity in the United States
• Any adult having a Body Mass Index between 25 and 29.9 is considered as overweight.
• Any adult having a Body Mass Index 30 or higher than 30 is considered to be as obese.
Being overweight and obesity increases ma... Read >
Author: Alien
13th March 2009
Typical symptoms of depression are:
· Constant feelings of pessimism and hopelessness
· Sad or Anxious Moods which persist for days
· Constant feelings of being incapable and of worthlessness
· Major difficulty in concentrating and rememb... Read >
Author: Dr. Arturo Ovies
13th March 2009
Dry skin around eyes is a problem that can arise due to many reasons.
The solution for it is very easy if one uses eye gels that contain natural ingredients that specifically work wonders to cure skin dryness beneath eyes.
Some of the reasons of skin... Read >
Author: Nisha V Kumar
13th March 2009
You can find a lot of excellent anti aging and facial rejuvenator products in the market. But that's not the case if you have sensitive skin. This article shall pave the way for all your questions regarding sensitive skin care and how to choose the best s... Read >
Author: Vijay Raisinghani
10th March 2009
Florence Nightingale once said, "I attribute my success to this - I never gave or took any excuse."
According to recent research the most common justification people don't exercise is:
1. I don't have the time
2. It's genetic, my family is over... Read >
Author: Suzanne Andrews
10th March 2009
A lot of people suffer from sensitive skin and this problem is increasing everyday due to pollution, lifestyle changes, genetic factors, etc. Here is your guide on the best sensitive skin care and how to choose the most effective sensitive skin products.
... Read >
Author: Vijay Raisinghani
10th March 2009
Losing weight in menopause the easier way is possible. When women enter menopause weight shows mostly around the waist and hips. This unwanted body fat is related to several different factors. Trouble with losing weight in menopause simply proves that a w... Read >
Author: josima
02nd March 2009
It's a global phenomenon… Nobody likes age spots and dark spots on their skin, especially on their face, hands and neck. Natural Agespot reducers offer the best solution to this problem. Find out how…
Age spots can occur due to many reasons. The mo... Read >
Author: Anand Kumar Dulhanomal
02nd March 2009
These days we are more aware of how we look than the generations before us used to think. A young and beautiful appearance really matters much to most people - whether men or women. Here is your guide on how to choose the best anti wrinkle face cream that... Read >
Author: Anand Kumar Dulhanomal
26th February 2009
Obesity is a worldwide problem, means it has no geographical favorites and is present everywhere in the world. Lifestyle changes has led to globalization of obesity
Obesity is defined as the excessive body fat, but is difficult to measure directly. For... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt
18th February 2009
Pseudogout is clinically similar to gout, except that the attacks of arthritis are caused by deposits of calcium pyrophosphate crystals into the joints/tissues (Berkow, et al., 1997). Thus, this disease is often called calcium pyrophosphate deposition di... Read >
Author: Vital Ethics
18th February 2009
ADHD is defined as a neurobiological disorder characterized by age-inappropriate features of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Research has shown that the disability tends to affect more boys than girls. ADHD is assumed to be caused by genetic ... Read >
Author: Diana Ketchen
01st February 2009
The phrase ‘Health is Wealth’ gets more significant with age. It’s what we preserve the most, especially after retirement. Most seniors would love to foresee a life of health, fitness and relaxation. Some active seniors would also want to travel a... Read >
Author: liza252
01st February 2009
Cells in general develop and divide simply when they are required to keep our bodies running appropriately. But occasionally, the mechanisms that control cell development end working and cells break up out of control to shape tumors. This is named cancer.... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia
31st January 2009
Many people are pre-disposed to depression because of their own biological makeup making their risk of suffering from this condition much greater then those who do not share these risk factors. There are four main biological factors that can increase a pe... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell
31st January 2009
Cellulite Treatment – How To Treat This In The Best Possible Way
Cellulite happens mostly in women, but some men are affected too. Many other terms are also used to describe the cellulite problem, like cottage cheese skin, orange peel syndrome, ha... Read >
Author: Robert
28th January 2009
The problem of excessive underarm perspiration, known as Axillary Hyperhidrosis in medical terms, is complicated by many factors.
1. Cause of the disorder
Despite research, the world if medicine is yet to determine the exact and specific cause for ... Read >
Author: Ashish
22nd January 2009
Excessive sweating is a problem which causes a lot of mental agony. People go to great lengths to hide the fact that they are sweating a lot. While this is not a solution in the strict sense of the word, people feel relieved that they are able to prevent ... Read >
Author: Tarun
17th January 2009
Going on a diet or some other quick weight loss plan can be a small challenge or a huge insurmountable one, depending on if you’re trying to lose just a few pounds, to being forced to lose 25 or more. Consider this, if you weight more than 147 pounds an... Read >
Author: Kevin
09th January 2009
Stem Cells and the Inflammatory Process
The word inflammation comes from the Latin inflammatio, which means “to set on fire.” Most people associate it with skin that becomes red, painful and swollen after they get a bug bite or a splinter. Those ... Read >
Author: Delta
08th January 2009
Obesity is an excess of body fat that frequently results in a significant impairment of health. Obesity is a known risk factor for chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetics, high blood pressure, heart attack and various other forms of diseases... Read >
Author: Alma Orozco
07th January 2009
Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) that affects many systems of the body, including the muscles, heart, nerves, and digestive system. Beriberi literally means "I can't, I can't" in Sing-halese, which reflects the crippli... Read >
Author: Alien
19th December 2008
Have questions about Clinical Depression? Clinical Depression is a serious illness. This illness can affect the way you feel, the way you act and the way you think. Having this illness does not make you a loser. It simply means that you have a medical pro... Read >
Author: Kalidas
19th December 2008
Many of the external causes of aging skin are determined by the health and lifestyle decisions you make every day. Anti-aging skin care supplements work in complete synchronization with the body, complementing and supplying the necessary anti-aging nutrit... Read >
Author: Carole Parker
15th December 2008
What are we going to do with grandpa? Grandpa doesn't have Alzheimer's yet, but last year he didn't remember much of anything except to tell the same old stories. It's obvious his short term memory is fading fast and he often struggles with remembering t... Read >
Author: Dr Doughman
08th December 2008
The word inflammation comes from the Latin inflammatio, which means “to set on fire.” Most people associate it with skin that becomes red, painful and swollen after they get a bug bite or a splinter. Those are common symptoms of acute inflammation.
... Read >
Author: aneesah
08th December 2008
Buried in the basin, the ovaries are difficult to examine. Thus, cancers affecting them are often discovered late. If improvements are to provide treatment, the prognosis remains closely linked to early care.
Ovarian cancer is the fifth largest female ... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft
04th December 2008
What are we going to do with grandpa? Grandpa doesn't have Alzheimer's yet, but last year he didn't remember much of anything except to tell the same old stories. It's obvious his short term memory is fading fast and he often struggles with remembering th... Read >
Author: Dr Doughman
26th November 2008
Psoriasis as a word derived from the Greek word "psora" - "itch".
Psoriasis is the most wide spread chronic dermatitis. According to statistics, about 2-3% of the total population of the Earth has psoriasis - approximately 120 - 180 million people! Fo... Read >
Author: Psoriasis Aid
25th November 2008
Allergy is a disorder of the immune system often also referred to as atopy. Allergic reactions occur to environmental substances known as allergens; these reactions are acquired, predictable and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensit... Read >
Author: appsnes505
25th November 2008
Allergy is a disorder of the immune system often also referred to as atopy. Allergic reactions occur to environmental substances known as allergens; these reactions are acquired, predictable and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensit... Read >
Author: appsnes505
18th November 2008
Have questions about Clinical Depression? Clinical Depression is a serious disease. This illness can affect the way you feel, the way you act and the way you think. It doesn't mean you're a loser. It simply means that you have a medical problem that h... Read >
Author: Chokyi Ooi
12th November 2008
Fibroids are tumours that grow in the uterus (womb). They are benign, which means they are not cancerous, and are made up of muscle fibre. Fibroids can be as small as a pea and can grow as large as a melon. It is estimated that 20-50% of women have, or wi... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick
11th November 2008
Hair plays a significant role in enhancing the appearance of an individual. Who doesn’t want to be recognized with one of those trendy hair styles and flowing lusty locks?
But, in the age of pollution, stressful professional and personal lives and i... Read >
Author: Anirban Bhattacharya
11th November 2008
Whether it's clumps of hair coming out as you brush or visible thinning of your hair on your scalp, discovering that you're losing your hair can be extremely distressing. It can also have a negative effect on your self-confidence. Although hair loss and... Read >
Author: BerryJohnson
31st October 2008
The obesity that makes so much trouble for people across the whole world may be caused by a common virus, according to recent studies. So far, experts proved that obesity may be caused by overeating, the lack of physical exercise, genetic factors, certain... Read >
Author: Alex Baran
30th October 2008
The size of your breasts is largely predetermined due to genetic factors but can of course be affected by changes in your weight, changes in the level of your hormones, pregnancy and of course breast feeding.
There could be many reasons for considerin... Read >
Author: james
23rd October 2008
Losing weight is important for anyone but it can hold an especially high importance for people with diabetes. Managing you weight and diet cam be the difference between feel healthy and being extremely ill so find out more about dieting with this conditio... Read >
Author: frankwoodford
17th October 2008
Metabolic disorders are genetic conditions where enzymes used to digest food do not function properly. They can lead to mild to severe brain damage, physical disability, organ failure and even death. Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
17th October 2008
Microcephaly is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Microcephaly is a condition that is present at birth in which the baby's head is much smaller than normal for an infant of that age and gender. Microcephaly can be present at birth or it may develop in the fi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
10th October 2008
Aging is a natural sequence of life, yet many of us can’t face it gracefully. Grey hair, sagging skin and ugly wrinkles are by products of the aging process. Every one of us hates wrinkles and wish they would never occur, but aging and wrinkled skin are... Read >
Author: Allen Jesson
10th October 2008
Aging is a natural sequence of life, yet many of us can’t face it gracefully. Grey hair, sagging skin and ugly wrinkles are by products of the aging process. Every one of us hates wrinkles and wish they would never occur, but aging and wrinkled skin are... Read >
Author: Allen Jesson
25th September 2008
Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. During an asthma attack, the lining of the bronchial tubes swells, causing the airways to narrow and... Read >
Author: rosy
15th September 2008
Have you noticed that every other person we know or meet either has high blood pressure or showing signs and symptoms of it? Displaying alarming statistics, high blood pressure sometimes referred as HBP and medically termed as hypertension has become so w... Read >
Author: Samuel
09th September 2008
The most common causes of impotence are arteriosclerosis and diabetes. Less common causes include low levels of the male hormone, testosterone, or a brain tumor. So every man who is impotent before age 60 should check with his doctor and get blood tests f... Read >
Author: homeremedies
08th September 2008
To most people they associate gray hair with aging and even though many people start going gray at a very early age it is generally older people who have graying hair.
From a lack of specific nutrients to genetic factors there are several reasons why... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield
04th September 2008
Are you looking for reliable type 2 diabetes cure data? Do you have questions about type 2 diabetes cure that you need answers to? Find out the truth about type 2 diabetes cure.
The Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes may be classified as either type 1 or ty... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley
03rd September 2008
Many parents make their children obese unknowingly by taking extra care of their babies. They overfed their babies and do not allow them to participate in sports and other physical activities. They fear that their child will be hurt if he indulges in any ... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt
03rd September 2008
Obesity is mainly the result of overeating and excess consumption of sweet and processed foods accompanied by the lack of adequate physical activity. An average healthy person generally takes food just enough to meet the requirements of his energy expendi... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt
27th August 2008
Deep wrinkles are, arguably, the most problematic premature skin aging concern for women. Rest assured that is no shortage of deep wrinkle creams claiming to be the answer to your anti aging skin care prayers. The real reasons for such difficulty in trea... Read >
Author: Stephen Cauldry
22nd August 2008
For many years, doctors have been working hard to determine what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Due to the complex nature of the disease, the exact causes are not yet fully understood. However, strides are being made on a daily basis, and researchers have ... Read >
Author: Susan Nickerson, DC
22nd August 2008
Obesity is when a person is carrying too much fat for their height and sex. Obesity can happen when you eat more calories than you actually burn off over a period of time.
Childhood obesity is a major health problem worldwide and is increasing by the d... Read >
Author: Rich Jammes
22nd August 2008
Obesity is when a person is carrying too much fat for their height and sex. Obesity can happen when you eat more calories than you actually burn off over a period of time.
Childhood obesity is a major health problem worldwide and is increasing by the d... Read >
Author: Rich Jammes
22nd August 2008
For many years, doctors have been working hard to determine what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Due to the complex nature of the disease, the exact causes are not yet fully understood. However, strides are being made on a daily basis, and researchers have ... Read >
Author: Susan Nickerson, DC
22nd August 2008
Definition
Morbid obesity is a clinically severe obesity or extreme obesity; it is a chronic disease. If compared with Alzheimer’s disease it is over twice the size of the total population with Alzheimer’s disease. There are a large number of peop... Read >
Author: johnanne
29th July 2008
If your body had a secret to losing weight naturally, wouldn’t you want to know about it? In fact, your life may even depend on it!
The deadliest diseases, heart disease, diabetes, circulatory disorders, hypertension, cancer, and stroke have all b... Read >
Author: Ivan S. Pullicino B.Pharm. (Hons.) M.Sc.
24th July 2008
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the large bowel better known in medical circles as colon. Irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease. It can be defined as functional disorder, meaning that certain organs do not function correctly. IBS is a ... Read >
Author: Sharon Samraj
18th July 2008
Essential hypertension is referred to hypertension. There are two broad categories of primary(essential) of hypertension and secondary hypertension. Essential hypertension is a medical state in which the blood pressure is chronically high. Essential hyper... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
15th July 2008
The procedure of using a black skin bleaching cream is a popular method that is done either for cosmetic reasons or often to reduce skin pigmentation problems such as melasma, and is also excellent for reducing,lightening and getting rid of freckles an... Read >
Author: igr40
14th July 2008
From teenagers to the elderly, we all want to be able to have beautiful, healthy looking skin. In today's world you can find that there are many anti aging facial skin care products that work to help keep the skin looking young and fresh.
If you are se... Read >
Author: ray
09th July 2008
Hypertension is the health condition in which blood pressure gets higher than normal. It is a common problem especially with working class people associated with stressful working atmosphere. It may occur in many forms and its symptoms do not show until t... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews
09th July 2008
Hypertension is the health condition in which blood pressure gets higher than normal. It is a common problem especially with working class people associated with stressful working atmosphere. It may occur in many forms and its symptoms do not show until t... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews
09th July 2008
The root causes of dermatitis are poorly understood and remain the focus of active research. It is shown in the current research that it comes about due to interactions between our immune system, the environment, and genetics. The immune systems of suffer... Read >
Author: David Clinton
06th July 2008
Asthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation (IN-fla-MAY-shun) makes the ai... Read >
Author: peterhutch
01st July 2008
The heart is a powerful organ that works constantly, without ever pausing to rest. Stopping to function for a few seconds means disaster. Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in developed countries. Each year 1.5 million people suffer a he... Read >
Author: Raphaelo
25th June 2008
Buy Propecia Finasteride – An effective hair loss treatment drug
The most common form of hair loss in men is known as male pattern baldness and occurs mostly due to genetic reasons. Some environmental factors also play their role in boosting the baldin... Read >
Author: Sarah
19th June 2008
The problem with a hair loss cure is that if it works, why are there so many different products on the market. If an actual cure for baldness were found, it would be in the headlines of all the major newspapers and magazines. While these so-called hairlos... Read >
Author: Sander Bel
19th June 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 BrainFit For Life
The title question may be a bit of a stretch, but you only need to connect a couple of research dots to get from childhood obesity to reduced brain fitness in older age.
Belly Fat and Brain Fitness are Related
... Read >
09th June 2008
Glucagonoma is a rare type of endocrine pancreatic tumor. This means it is a cancer of the glandular endocrine cells of the pancreas rather than the exocrine digestion-related pancreas cells. A "glucagonoma" is a cancer that produces too much production... Read >
Author: James Sameul
09th June 2008
Glucagonoma is a rare type of endocrine pancreatic tumor. This means it is a cancer of the glandular endocrine cells of the pancreas rather than the exocrine digestion-related pancreas cells. A "glucagonoma" is a cancer that produces too much production... Read >
Author: James Sameul
21st May 2008
Being over weight is a serious matter of concern for a large number of people. A person gains weight when excess of body fat is accumulated in the body. The consequences of being over weight can be traumatic as it not only make people look unattractive bu... Read >
21st May 2008
Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder in which audio enters the inner ear usually but the infection of signals from the inner ear to the mind is impaired. An individual with auditory neuropathy may be capable to learn sounds, but would yet get trouble... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
21st May 2008
Antisocial personality disorder is a condition in which people show a pervasive disregard for the law and the rights of others. Basic characteristic which considered chaotic is the deceit and the operation. Therefore it is essential in making the diagnosi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
20th May 2008
Recognised in Japan in the 1960s, this is a progressive occlusive cerebral arteritis affecting the distal internal carotid arteries near the Circle of Willis. Moyamoya is Japanese for "puff of smoke" and describes the appearance of the resultant network... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown
15th May 2008
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. It can be destructive and disfiguring. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cutaneous malignancy in humans. These tumors typically look on sun-exposed skin, are slow growing, and rarely metastasize. Basal ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
14th May 2008
Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. There is good news though, eating disorders can be beaten. This causes dramatic weight fluctuation, interferes with normal daily life, and damages vital body functi... Read >
Author: Sander Bel
14th May 2008
Cellulite describes a condition that occurs in men and women where the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled after puberty. The reason cellulite is rarely seen in men and widely appeared in women. There are many different sec... Read >
Author: Sander Bel
14th May 2008
Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. There is good news though, eating disorders can be beaten. This causes dramatic weight fluctuation, interferes with normal daily life, and damages vital body functi... Read >
Author: Sander Bel
11th May 2008
Is your shiny pate peeping through thinning hair? Welcome to the ever expanding club of the nearly hairless!
Hair loss has many reasons. You could lose hair due to nutrient deficiency, stress, genetic factors, hormonal imbalance, heredity, medications ... Read >
Author: Dhaval Suthar
11th May 2008
Asthma has dramatically risen worldwide over the past decades, particularly in developed countries, and experts are puzzled over the cause of this increase. The mechanisms that cause asthma are complex and vary among population groups and even from indivi... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick
08th May 2008
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder which is characterized by the presence of chronic widespread pain. There is no particular cause known for the development of fibromyalgia. It might develop due to some kind of trauma like an accident, disease or any major s... Read >
Author: Rashmi Shrma
08th May 2008
A common complaint of women in the age group of 40 to 50 after their menopause is weight gain. Menopuase and weight gain seem to go hand in hand in many women. During this time maintaining present body weight becomes very tough for the woman. Interestingl... Read >
Author: James Liow
28th April 2008
Aplasia cutis congenita is region of a heterogenous group of disorders. The reason is not sure as it is the outcome of much than one disease procedure. Genetic factors, teratogens, compromised vasculature to the rind, and injury are all implicated. Exogen... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
28th April 2008
Many people depend on multiple sclerosis research to manage the symptoms of this disease. MS attacks the central nervous system, and patients suffer from pain and fatigue, vision and hearing impairment, and problems with coordination.
However, thanks ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON
25th April 2008
One of the roles expected to a Boxer dog is being a guide dog to those with physical impairment, more particularly as seeing eye dog to blind or vision impaired people. That role can be best performed by a Boxer dog as long as good health condition exists... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons
24th April 2008
One of the major health concerns of a Weimaraner, as well as other large breeds of dog is hip dysplasia. Cats suffer from hip dysplasia too, but it is seen less commonly and the symptoms are less threatening. Hip dysplasia can also be found in humans but ... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons
17th April 2008
Aggression in a Weimaraner has genetic factors. A Weimaraner is born with the potential to be aggressive being very territorial and aloof to strangers. Despite the reputation as excellent hunter and highly intelligent breed, that doesn't stop a Weimaraner... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons
13th April 2008
The population of most of the developed world is getting heavier each year.
And as a result too many people today are overweight or obese.
More likely, overweight people are prone to chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease,... Read >
Author: Jason Oh
13th April 2008
Propecia (Finasteride) – Medicine for Hair Loss Treatment
Male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss, which can occur due to genetic reasons among men. This problem can annoy and embarrass men when they have to face the outer world. T... Read >
Author: Anthony
06th April 2008
Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. There is good news though, eating disorders can be beaten. This causes dramatic weight fluctuation, interferes with normal daily life, and damages vital body functi... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune
05th April 2008
Cellulite describes a condition that occurs in men and women where the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled after puberty. The reason cellulite is rarely seen in men and widely appeared in women. There are many different sec... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune
25th March 2008
Obesity means being overweight with excess body fat. Everyone needs a certain amount of body fat for stored energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions. Women on the average have more body fat than men. The normal proportion of body fat... Read >
Author: Alien
25th March 2008
Pyloric stenosis (infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis) is a condition that causes severe vomiting in the first few months of life. Pyloric stenosis can occur any time between birth and 5 months of age. Pyloric stenosis is a narrowing of the pylorus, t... Read >
Author: Alien
17th March 2008
Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis (joint inflammation). Gout is condition that results from crystals of uric acid depositing in tissues of the body. Gout usually affects the first metatarsal phalangeal joint of the big toe (hallux) or the ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
12th March 2008
Melanoma is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Melanoma may occur to the people at any age. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer hich usually starts in the skin, either in a mole or in normal-looking skin. About 7000 people in the UK are diagno... Read >
Author: Peter sams
26th February 2008
Whether you are a male or female, you will want to have a strong and healthy hair. However, you need to face the fact that time will come that you too will suffer from hair loss. It has been found that some people are more prone to suffer from hair loss t... Read >
Author: John Tulley
11th February 2008
Obesity
Obesity is defined as the accumulation of extra fat in the body, which is not good for health. The extra fat can cause many health risks such as heart disease and diabetes.
There are different methods, which can tell if a person is obese, or no... Read >
Author: Anthony
11th February 2008
Obesity is an excess proportion of total body fat. It is increased to a point where it is associated with certain health conditions or increased mortality. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person is considered obese ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
11th February 2008
The allergy is a disease of the immune system, which is often called atopy.People suffering from allergies are often sensitive to more than one thing. It is an exaggeration, because these substances are generally regarded by the agency as harmless. Substa... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
06th February 2008
Chuck Norris thinks that Senator John McCain is too old to become the next president of the United States. The actor, who has been actively backing McCain's rival Mike Huckabee, made the statement while hosting a fundraiser at the former Arkansas governor... Read >
Author: Emma
05th February 2008
Eczema is a skin condition that can affects both males and females of all ages. Common symptoms of mild eczema can include dry, hot and itchy skin but more severe forms of the condition can result in the skin becoming raw, broken and bleeding. Eczema is n... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt
30th January 2008
Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Acne develops because of impairments of the functioning of skin glands , notably blocked follicles. Acne vulgaris affects the areas of skin with the den... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
22nd January 2008
An aneurysm is when a blood vessel becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. The abdominal aorta is a large blood vessel that supplies blood to your abdomen, the pelvis, and legs. Normal diameter of the infrarenal aorta is 2 cm. It is caused by a dege... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
19th January 2008
Obesity
In our day-to-day life, we see people of various colours, sizes, and shapes. They may be men, women, or even children. Some people are in good shape, some are thin, some moderate, some are fat and some of them have excessive weight. People with... Read >
Author: Anthony
19th January 2008
Diabetes is caused by a deficiency of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas and necessary for converting glucose to energy. There are two types of diabetes - Type I and Type II.
Diabetes is largely considered a disease of affluence, a product of ... Read >
Author: Alien
17th January 2008
There are many misconceptions of what hypnosis is. Most of these misconceptions are perpetuated by the popular media. The truth is, hypnosis has been used throughout history and continues to be used today, both legitimately and fraudulently. I decided ... Read >
Author: Veda
14th November 2007
Benefits of Vitamin B12The emphasis on healthy nutrition levels to improve the health and wellness of an individual has been the shout of health buffs. More or less, these assertions are true. In a fast-paced lifestyle where stress seems to conquer every ... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes
12th November 2007
The problem with a hair loss cure is that if it works, why are there so many different products on the market. If an actual cure for baldness were found, it would be in the headlines of all the major newspapers and magazines. While these so-called hairlos... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune
10th November 2007
Throughout the years, hair loss has been quite an issue for men. Some will try everything in order to get their hair back. In fact, some even get wigs just to cover their balding spot. Today, science has found a way for men to effectively grow their hair ... Read >
Author: John Tulley
30th October 2007
Asthma is a chronic condition of the lung that cannot be cured completely but can be treated and controlled. Conventional and alternative medications both treat the symptoms and effectively control asthma. But alternative medications with their zero side ... Read >
Author: Alien
30th October 2007
Obesity in children and teens (meaning a BMI-for-age above the 95th percentile) can occur as a result of different combinations of reasons, including environmental and genetic factors. However, it's important to realise that weight gain, whether leading t... Read >
Author: Alien
30th October 2007
Tics are sudden, repetitive, stereotyped, nonrhythmic, involuntary movements (motor tics) and utterances (phonic tics) that involve discrete muscle groups. Tics are often worse with excitement or anxiety and better during calm, focused activities. Tics ar... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
29th October 2007
Schizophrenia begins in late adolescence or early adulthood. People who have schizophrenia may have unusual beliefs, called delusions. Schizophrenia is believed to result from a combination of environmental and genetic factors. A child who has one parent ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
29th October 2007
People with schizoid personality disorder are in touch with reality unless they develop schizophrenia. Genetics and environmental factors both come into play of Schizoid Personality Disorder. Some mental health professionals speculate that a bleak childho... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
27th October 2007
Parkinson's is found all over the world. Exact global figures are not always available, though it is estimated that four million people worldwide have the condition. Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. Parkinson... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
22nd October 2007
Persons aged 18 years and older, approximately 1-2% remain enuretic. Families of bed-wetters can experience disturbed sleep, turmoil, and a drain on energy and resources. Children have never achieved complete nighttime control. They have always wet the be... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
21st October 2007
Alopecia is the pathological loss of hair connected with hormonal disorders, physical or emotional overloads, hereditary predisposition, etc.Causes of Alopecia AreataThere are several different hypotheses as to what causes alopecia areata. Genetic factors... Read >
Author: Alien
19th October 2007
Acne is a skin problem that is disturbing the mental peace of many people, especially youngsters. It is not a serious health disease and infact it is very much possible to get rid of your ugly pimples by sincerely following a few acne cure home remedies. ... Read >
Author: Alien
15th October 2007
Getting older is an inevitable, unavoidable part of the human life cycle. Fortunately, we have some say in how we go about aging. There are two different types of aging: extrinsic and intrinsic. Intrinsic aging is predetermined by our genetics. Unfortuna... Read >
Author: Stephen Cauldry
02nd October 2007
Delusional disorder may arise from a preexisting paranoid personality disorder. Beginning in early adulthood, people with a paranoid personality disorder demonstrate a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others and their motives. Delusions are associ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
02nd October 2007
Bedwetting often runs in families Most kids who wet the bed have a relative that did it, too. If both parents wet the bed when they were young, it's very likely that their child will as well. Generally, bed-wetting before age 6 or 7 isn't cause for concer... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
02nd October 2007
Avoidant personality disorder important environmental factor is parental rejection. Rejection by parents appears to be particularly devastating. Peer Rejection is a 2nd environmental factor implicated ín the emergence of APD. Criticism and disagreement i... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
01st October 2007
Antisocial personality disorder is negatively correlated with all DSM-IV Axis. Fire-setting and cruelty to animals during childhood are linked to the development of antisocial personality. Some antisocial personalities may also possess a considerable amou... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
01st October 2007
ADHD is caused by changes in brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These chemicals help send messages between nerve cells in the brain. The neurotransmitter dopamine (pronounced: doe -puh-meen), for example, stimulates the brain's attention centers. A... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
13th September 2007
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. Approximately 24 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
11th September 2007
What images come to mind upon hearing the word “old”? Maybe one will think of a person who has white hair, has difficulty walking or hearing, and someone with wrinkly skin. Being old usually has negative connotations and some, if not most, people are ... Read >
Author: aseya
23rd August 2007
Obesity means having too much body fat. Obesity can run in families, but just how much is due to genes is hard to determine. Obesity is mainly caused by taking in more calories than are used up in physical activity and daily life. Obesity puts you at grea... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
23rd August 2007
Obesity is both an individual clinical condition and is increasingly viewed as a serious public health problem. Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
01st August 2007
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a classic motor neuron disease. ALS is caused by a genetic defect. ALS is progressive and fatal. The usual causes of death of patients with motor neuron... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
11th July 2007
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, irreversible brain disorder. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Alzheimer' destroys a person's memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carry o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
01st July 2007
Research indicates that around 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of a mental health problem at some point in our lives. We cannot predict who they will be and we cannot identify one single cause but instead it would appear that a combination of bioch... Read >
19th June 2007
About Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto is a considerable treatment for those that are searching for natural ways to assist in hair loss. Problems related to baldness can be resolved with the help of Saw palmetto which is a particular type of fruit that is. Co... Read >
Author: Alien
06th June 2007
If you're extremely overweight or if you've been extremely overweight in the past, then you know that getting rid of excess weight is only one of the challenges you face. Once the fat is gone, you are often confronted with an equally frustrating cosmetic ... Read >
Author: John Kreck
31st May 2007
Cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the lens of the eye. Cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye. The len... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
30th May 2007
In the human body, uric acid is produced from t he metabolic breakdown of purines found in many food items. In normal conditions, the uric acid gets dissolved in the body fluid and is eliminated from the body through the urine. However, when this uric aci... Read >
Author: Arturo Ronzon
24th May 2007
Many of the external causes of aging skin are determined by the health and lifestyle decisions you make every day. Anti-aging skin care supplements works in complete synchronization with the body, complementing and supplying the necessary anti-aging nutri... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
24th May 2007
Obesity in children and adolescents is a serious issue with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood. Obesity is the nominal form of obese which comes from the Latin obesus, which means "stout, fat, or plump." Esus is the pas... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen
21st May 2007
I don't know if childhood obesity is "rampant" or an "epidemic". What I DO know is that it does not have to happen to our children.
However, just to put things in perspective, over a recent 30 year period measured by the National Health And Nutrition ... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin
08th May 2007
Today no one needs to have problems with their skin; there are many products that can use on the market today. Trying to find the best skin products will take research and time. Today the sun is the biggest cause of damaged skin. Proper skin care should... Read >
Author: Bill Carmel
06th May 2007
What is prostate cancer?
Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer of the prostate is the most common malignancy in American men. Malignancy is a cancerous tumor that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and s... Read >
Author: News Editor
30th April 2007
Asthma is an ancient Greek word which means “panting or short drawn breath.” It is the most troublesome of all the respiratory diseases. It affects twice as many boys as girls in childhood; more girls than boys in teenage and in adulthood, the ratio b... Read >
Author: Alien
26th April 2007
Symptoms of schizophrenia appear as early as childhood in humans. They are a perfect indicator of what the future holds for a specific person. Studies done have shown that symptoms can appear as soon as 11 years old, and in many cases they have actually s... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
19th April 2007
For nearly 40 years it has been common knowledge and generally accepted fact that certain minority groups have had a gene that made them predisposed to the awful disease of diabetes.
Just yesterday it was announced that a group of Australian and U.S. ... Read >
Author: Jack Krohn
09th April 2007
According to some studies, certain hormones known as androgens trigger the formation of acne as they enlarge the sebaceous glands in the skin. They then cause these oil-producing glands to increase sebum or oil production, which then leads to the formatio... Read >
Author: Alien
27th March 2007
Statistics say that there are more than a half million people in the U.K. affected by autism, and the number of diagnosed cases is rising rapidly. It was seen that boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism, and twelve times more predispose... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
27th March 2007
A lot of people believe that menopause is a condition that appears in older women, above the age of 60. But, statistics say that about 1% of women between the ages of 15 and 45 are affected by early or premature menopause. This can appear because of many ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
01st March 2007
While a defect in the muscle wall of the abdomen appears, parts of internal organs, especially intestines, are pushed through, developing hernia. The problem is caused either because of genetic factors or because mechanical ones such as heavy lifting. Her... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
27th February 2007
Sinusal infections are a very common disorder of the sinuses, known for causing the patient a high deal of pain and discomfort. The etiopathology of these infections is very multifold as it implies especially all sorts of allergies but also genetic factor... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
07th February 2007
There is still no definite reason that could explain what the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is and why does the immune system turn against itself, though the pieces of this puzzle seem to be falling into place after much research has been done on this sub... Read >
Author: John Ugoshowa
23rd January 2007
Obesity among children in the United States is a national health crisis and a terrifying reality. It can cripple our country for generations to come unless significant changes are made.
Not all obese infants become obese children, and not all obese chi... Read >
Author: Nitin Chhoda
03rd January 2007
Although the exact causes and risk factors of multiple sclerosis are still unknown to modern medical science, it is believed that the disease occurs on the premises of inherited genetic dysfunctions and is triggered by certain environmental factors (eithe... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
13th December 2006
Finding a suitable and effectual hair loss medication for male pattern baldness can be a tough task. Male pattern baldness can be understood as hair loss in men sourced due to the action DHT. DHT weakens the hair follicles, thus impeding the hair growth. ... Read >
Author: Alan Anderson
12th December 2006
Certain factors that contribute to the development of diabetes are
Heredity
Heredity is a major factor. That diabetes can be inherited has been known for centuries. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates t... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne
04th December 2006
Under normal circumstances, we would think that only adults, especially elderly, will have narrowing and hardening of arteries. But, the findings of a study presented at the annual American Heart Association in Chicago last month (Nov 2006) will probably ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock
19th November 2006
Although an exact definition of schizophrenia still evades medical researchers, the evidence indicates more and more strongly that schizophrenia is a severe disturbance of the brain's functioning. In The Broken Brain: The Biological Revolution in Psychiat... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan
18th November 2006
There are many debates over the specific causes of multiple sclerosis. However, in the absence of conclusive evidence, medical scientists can only speculate upon the causes and risk factors behind multiple sclerosis and other similar autoimmune diseases. ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
17th November 2006
AFats QAlthough I'm a vegetarian, I'm on statin drugs because I had a very high cholesterol level. When I started a year ago, my face was totally unlined. Now my cholesterol level is right down but my cheeks have lost their fullness and wrinkles have set ... Read >
Author: Richie Mont
17th November 2006
Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects 1% people from all over the world. It is not linked by sex, age or breed.
What schizophrenia is not
People with schizophrenia aren't witches as they were considered in antiquity, and isn't either link... Read >
Author: John Conrad
17th November 2006
?I would be able to lose weight if it wasn't for my genetics?
The actual truth is that genetic factors CAN play a role in the speed of weight loss. Why is this? Because from birth everyone has a different hormonal profile and hormones are what determ... Read >
Author: Ray L Burton
16th November 2006
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder. It affects about 1 percent of people all over the world (including 2.4 million Americans) and has been recognized throughout recorded history. As is the case for many other illnesses, sch... Read >
Author: John Conrad
18th October 2006
Millions across the globe share the concern of hair loss, including both men and women. Hair loss can be caused due to various factors including genetic factors amid others. Hair loss has surfaced as one of the most common problem people deal with in the ... Read >
Author: Alan Anderson
10th October 2006
Even the blood pressure of a normal person will increase, when he gets to know that high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attack and stroke in USA. Hence it is not surprising for why it is labeled as the 'silent killer'!
But, what ... Read >
Author: Kanishk manchanda
28th September 2006
Copyright 2006 WomanCentric Inc.
The greatest fear any pregnant woman has is the possibility that she may miscarry the pregnancy. While the actual percentage of miscarriages isn't known, what is known is that the possibility increases with age of the ... Read >
Author: Jacqueline Flynn
19th September 2006
Are you really searching out for some remedies that can bring back your youthful look without putting your skin at risk? The anti aging skin care treatment is the only remedy for you. Here are some tips to guide you with the proper anti aging skin treatme... Read >
Author: Paton Jackson
15th September 2006
Copyright 2006 Radoslaw Pilarski
Dust, cats, peanuts, milk. The incidence of allergies in children has increased significantly in the last two decades. The exact reason behind the rise of allergies in children is unknown. But a growing body of evidence... Read >
Author: Radoslaw Pilarski
08th September 2006
You can you stop smoking if smoking is inherited in your genes. Research shows that whilst genetic factors do play a part in smoking behaviour, this is only a small part. Environment, or nurture as well as nature, plays a part too.
Studies of a corre... Read >
Author: Suzanne Zacharia
12th July 2006
Obesity is a common problem nowadays to the world. It not only restricted to some common countries like US or UK but it is a problem gripping the whole world and in a very dramatic manner. Obesity is a curse in this new generation. People try to escape fr... Read >
Author: Joseph Jones
12th July 2006
PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) is NOT a real disease, although many women would disagree with me. It's actually a product of our modern diet, combined with our daily stress, etc.
There are several chemical changes in the blood of a woman that occur a few ... Read >
Author: Phil Bate PhD
30th June 2006
Children have more energy requirements since they are in the growing stage. A nutritive diet is essential for their healthy development. Unlike adults, children are more prone to diseases. When they consume more number of calories than they actually burn,... Read >
Author: Clarence Carter
25th June 2006
Fibromyalgia is a common neurological chronic disorder that primarily generates recidivating pain in the muscles and interconnected soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Statistics indicate that more than 3.7 million people in the United States are ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
16th June 2006
Anorexia is a very common neuropsychological disorder that has a very high incidence in the young population. Anorexia is not just an eating disorder, it also involves many addictive behaviors and the development of various phobias related to food and bei... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
09th June 2006
Acne, as you may notice, affects additional than ninety percent of the world's population at some occasion in their life. It is in detail the most common skin disease treated by dermatologist and most of its victims are teenagers and adults. According to... Read >
Author: Renato Silva
26th May 2006
Apart from their skin's beauty, women generally take great care of their eyes and limbs. But coming in between skin and eyes is another important part hair. Actually not many women are gifted with great skin. However hair is that one part which when tak... Read >
Author: sai kumar09
22nd May 2006
Leukemia is a disease that is considered to be life-threatening. It requires prompt intervention when discovered, in order to maximize the chances of recovering through specific treatment and therapy. Leukemia is basically a type of cancer of the bone mar... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
15th May 2006
There are many factors that contribute to the development of gout. Genetic factors, age, obesity, metabolism, improper diet, smoking and the abuse of alcohol are all considered to be the causes of gout.
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs due to h... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola
27th April 2006
High blood pressure - or "hypertension" - is a major public health problem that affects up to 1 in 4 Americans.
There are two types of high blood pressure, primary hypertension and secondary hypertension.
Primary hypertension accounts for 95% of hype... Read >
Author: Stephen Holt
13th April 2006
Aging is a natural sequence of life, yet many of us can't face it gracefully. Grey hair, sagging skin and ugly wrinkles are by products of the aging process. Every one of us hates wrinkles and wish they would never occur, but aging and wrinkled skin are i... Read >
Author: Mayur Vibhakar
09th April 2006
Cancer and diet
Step 1: Understanding the relationship between cancer and food
Epidemiologists who have studied the prevalence of cancer amongst the different populations of the world have found that diet determines 40 percent of all cancers. The in... Read >
Author: Fritz Frei
28th March 2006
Doe's you know, that 80 percent of cancers
can be prevented if people were to adhere to
three simple rules:
1. Stay out of the sun 2. Eat healthy food
including lots of fruit and vegetables 3.
Stop smoking
Skin cancer
White Australians an... Read >
Author: Fritz Frei
21st March 2006
To know what to look for in an antiaging skin care product, it's important to understand what causes deterioration in the skin over time. All aspects of aging, including slack skin, wrinkles and uneven skin tone are the result of free radical damage at th... Read >
Author: Jean Bowler
05th March 2006
If you deal with finances in your daily life you've probably realized by now that if the expenditure exceeds the income you suffer a loss and if income exceeds expenditure one can accumulate wealth or at least a little money, in the same way this is how o... Read >
Author: jody taylor
17th February 2006
Presbyopia, also known as "short arm syndrome", is a medical term used to describe a vision defect where the natural lens loses its accommodation power. Accommodation power refers to the ability of the eye lens to change its focal distance, depending on w... Read >
14th February 2006
India, the emerging superpower. India, the resurgent economy.
Well, these are just a couple of headlines that India has made during the recent past.
Questions have been asked about the validity of such optimism. After all, those who have known India... Read >
Author: P K Dasgupta
26th January 2006
Alzheimer's disease, also known as primary degenerative dementia, isn't found exclusive in the elderly. The onset of this disease begins at middle age in 1% to 10% of people effected by it. Also, Alzheimer's disease accounts for more than half of all de... Read >
Author: Larry Champlin
05th January 2006
Antisocial personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by chronic behavior that manipulates, exploits, or violates the rights of others. Antisocial personality disorder is behavior is often criminal.
People with antisocial personalit... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan
01st January 2006
Depression in Teens - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of depression?
Some symptoms of depression include:
Feelings of hopelessness, negativity, and pessimism
Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
Feelings of guilt, worthlessne... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan
24th December 2005
Cardiomyopathy is a rare heart muscle disease over the world, but not in Africa where it is one of the major causes of heart failure, according to experts that reviewed all available cardiomyopathy studies performed in Africa, along with all the informati... Read >
Author: Hector Milla
17th December 2005
People tend to sense uncertainty to the real meaning behind the word depression, trying to determine the difference between a depressive illness to that of a miserable mood can be tricky at times. In the medical world doctors use the word depression in di... Read >
Author: Kacy Carr
11th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Tom Venuto
If you're overweight or if you've been overweight in the past, then you know that getting rid of excess pounds is only one of the challenges you face. Once the fat is gone, you are often confronted with an equally frustrating ... Read >
Author: Tom Venuto
21st August 2005
Male Pattern Baldness:
On average, there are 90,000 to 150,000 hairs on the scalp. The hairs grow from roots called follicles. Blood vessels at the base of each follicle provide nourishment vital for hair and hair growth. Hair growth in each root occu... Read >
Author: andy casasanta
20th July 2005
If you have been diagnosed with astigmatism, myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or presbyopia there are a vast amount of solutions available to correct and treat your specific vision problem. With the medicine and technology available to... Read >
Author: Marci Crane
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