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13th October 2009
The nail biting is the medical term that is used to show that some people bite their nails. This habit is especially common during childhood and adolescence, but it might be found in all age groups. Because it is a psychological habit, it can be treated w... Read >
Author: Johny13th October 2009
Can you really use exercise to reduce cellulite? Actually the answer is yes, but it has to be exactly the right sort of exercise. It needs to be a program or routine which is designed to get rid of cellulite. Not a keep fit routine or a weight loss exerci... Read >
Author: Kevin Cooper06th October 2009
Tonsilloliths is the medical term for tonsil stones or tonsil rocks and they are most commonly seen during adolescence, but may come about at any time. If you have concerns, don't worry because there is a tonsil stones treatment available that can help mo... Read >
Author: John Reece06th October 2009
Severe Hair loss can cause lack of confidence, depression and frustration in many men and women. It is a common scene to see people suffering from this, especially men.
Baldness:
This usually occurs in males and it involves the state of deficiency o... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson06th October 2009
This is something that is of a major concern for a large number of men around the world and something that can have a dramatic affect on your confidence in a number of different environments.
You see throughout the world people are becoming more and mo... Read >
Author: Pete Craig06th October 2009
MALE YEAST INFECTION
OUR LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY YEAST.
Yeast is a group of unicellular fungi, a tiny plant-like micro organism that exists all around us. Yeast is a catalyst, it is yeast that leavens the dough of bread, it is yeast that fermen... Read >
Author: richhenderson06th October 2009
Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more embryos or fetuses by female mammals, including humans, inside their bodies. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations (for example, in the case of twins, or triplets). Human pregnancy is the most studied of... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd October 2009
Whether you’re extremely sick or not sick at all is not a predictor of a pregnancy’s success or failure.
Morning sickness has become synonymous with pregnancy in our culture. But certainly not every pregnant woman experiences it. (A medical term u... Read >
Author: aarti01st October 2009
As many as 40-50% of the male population suffer from a condition called gynecomastia, the medical term for women-like breasts. Teenage boys or adult males can be burdened with this condition and typically, self-consciousness and obsessive thinking become... Read >
Author: Graeme Holland01st October 2009
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and constitutes one of the principal important signs. Blood pressure results from two different forces. One is through the circulatory system and created by the hea... Read >
Author: Ketty01st October 2009
Tinnitus may affect more than half of the American population. A curable ailment within the inner ear canal, tinnitus is noticed by continual ringing, hissing & swishing noises in ears that will not subside. When you suffer from tinnitus, you will feel li... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Nail Biting is a habit where a person usually bites their fingernails or toenails. This maybe because a person is feeling bored, nervous, stressed or he/she maybe hungry. The reasons are varied. Excessive nail biting is a sign of mental or emotional disor... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Whether you’re extremely sick or not sick at all is not a predictor of a pregnancy’s success or failure.
Morning sickness has become synonymous with pregnancy in our culture. But certainly not every pregnant woman experiences it. (A medical term u... Read >
Author: aarti.adate22nd September 2009
Before an intervention is called, I will go ahead and openly admit that I have a problem. I am addicted to over the counter nasal spray. Not because I have a killer sinus problem but because every time I fall off the wagon, the congestion returns with ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Onychomycosis is the medical term for nail fungus. This is a medical condition that affects over seven hundred million people worldwide and unfortunately the number is rapidly increasing, because in addition to all the other unpleasant apects, toenail fun... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th September 2009
A bunion is a protrusion of bone and tissue found on the inner border of the foot just behind the big toe joint. This area is called the first metatarsal head. Hallux Valgus is the medical term used for a bunion and describes when the great toe deviates t... Read >
Author: sanjay16th September 2009
Men dealing with male pattern baldness (the medical term is Androgenic Alopecia) do not all have the same experiences nor do they come to the same conclusion about how to deal with their baldness. Some men are content to let the male pattern baldness do w... Read >
Author: Kendra Robinson15th September 2009
Man boobs are awkward and upsetting condition. There are many men who suffer from this awkward condition and have tried to cure without success. This is because it can sometimes be a serious problem, which may need more than just a little diet and exercis... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt15th September 2009
Whether you’re extremely sick or not sick at all is not a predictor of a pregnancy’s success or failure.
Morning sickness has become synonymous with pregnancy in our culture. But certainly not every pregnant woman experiences it. (A medical term u... Read >
Author: aarti15th September 2009
Acne is the most common of all skin diseases. The medical term for acne is - Acne Vulgaris. It occurs when the pores of the skin are blocked by oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. Acne usually begins in adolescence, between the ages of 14 to 25 years. Acne... Read >
Author: Hement Verma14th September 2009
Excess belly fat is almost always a byproduct of being overweight since it is very rare to see someone with a belly fat problem that does not also struggle with obesity. Obesity has become one of the deadliest plagues of the 12st century and countries suc... Read >
Author: alfred11th September 2009
One of the complications that are associated with diabetes is diabetic eye disease and it is critical that you know proper eye care for this eye condition.
There are three different types of diabetic eye disease:
1) Diabetic Retinopathy- Is a term... Read >
Author: Alicia McWilliams10th September 2009
Bruxism occurs in approximately 5% to 20% of adults, and is even more. Bruxism is a subconscious behavior so many people do not realize that.
Definition of Bruxism
One of the main problems related to bruxism outlined above is Tempromandibular Joint Sy... Read >
Author: Candy10th September 2009
While the majority of women want bigger, fuller breasts, let's face it: most men don't. Few men are comfortable with a womanly bosom - unless it belongs to their wife or girlfriend - and passing a a big ole pair of man boobs off as "large pecs" just doesn... Read >
Author: Yodle02nd September 2009
The medical term for an underactive thyroid is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid does not make enough of the hormone thyroxine. The threat of an underactive thyroid disorder increases with age; approximately 1 in 6 adults over 60 have an ... Read >
Author: Marcus Williams01st September 2009
What’s the best hangover cure? Drinking moderately in the first place could be the answer but when moderation is not possible or not an option, getting hangover cures that work are the next best thing.
Hangovers- the medical term is called veisalgia-... Read >
Author: greenherbal1131st August 2009
Diabetes is a health risk that affects 18.9 million people and 6.3% of the population in America today. It is the medical term given to the condition where the body can no longer effectively use insulin to burn sugar and create energy. The condition can... Read >
Author: Jane Morrison27th 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 Mason26th August 2009
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), the medical term for "Acid Reflux" is defined as the product of abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus thus, creating a mucosal damage, likewise known as the chronic symptom.
This disease strikes... Read >
Author: Kelvin Gentry26th August 2009
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), the medical term for "Acid Reflux" is defined as the product of abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus thus, creating a mucosal damage, likewise known as the chronic symptom.
This disease strikes... Read >
Author: Kelvin Gentry20th August 2009
Radiculopathy is the tingling, numbness, severe radiating pain that moves from your lower back down your buttocks and to your legs. The actual medical term and diagnosis of the symptoms above is radiculopathy, sciatica is just one of the manifestation of... Read >
Author: Harry Brewer18th August 2009
Cause of Hair Loss in Teens and Adults
Cause of Hair Loss in Teens and AdultsThere are many causes of hair loss. Both men and women can obtain it. It can be because of nutritional deficiency, hormone imbalance, stress, and diseases. But generally the m... Read >
Author: Taryek18th August 2009
Imagine staring at your television screen and suddenly a squiggly line drifts into your field of vision. When you try to get a closer look at it, it moves away as if it knows you're trying to see it better. What was that? you might wonder. As far as visio... Read >
Author: Dan17th August 2009
Although the medical term for the drug is Clonazepam, it is most commonly referred to as Klonopin in the United States. In Chile, another country where the drug has been much abused, it is known as Ravotril. Klonopin has a whole range of side effects and ... Read >
Author: argiro.mike13th August 2009
The swine flu is reaching the proportions of a global epidemic. Having started in Mexico, it has jumped continents and several cases have been reported in India too. The medical term for swine flu is A-H1N1. It is a new Influenza virus which was detected ... Read >
Author: Sita12th August 2009
Excessive underarm sweating is a condition whereby a person sweats excessively in the armpits. For most sufferers of this condition, unpleasant odor is also experienced. As a result of suffering from excessive underarm sweating, I spiraled into depression... Read >
Author: Josef Vang10th August 2009
Myositis is the medical term for inflammation of muscle tissue. One form of muscle arthritis is dermatomyositis and is characterized by soreness, inflammation as well as pain in the muscles. There could also be an accompanying dry rash that affects the sk... Read >
Author: Mercy08th August 2009
In these modern times, women are not the only ones seemingly pressured to be vain in order to present the image of a perfectly pretty lady. Almost all women, upon going on dates, never fail to befriend the environment of the restaurant’s or concert hall... Read >
Author: CristianStan07th August 2009
Bruxism occurs in approximately 5% to 20% of adults, and is even more. Bruxism is a subconscious behavior so many people do not realize that.
Definition of Bruxism
One of the main problems related to bruxism outlined above is Tempromandibular Joint Sy... Read >
Author: Joseph M.03rd August 2009
Are you struggling with excessive underarm sweating problem and thinking for surgery? The medical term of excessive sweating in the armpit of a person is Axillary hyperhidrosis. Underarm sweat is not uncommon but for about 1% of the population suffers fro... Read >
Author: Mona01st August 2009
Hair loss or baldness is surely one of the advantages of getting old. It’s understandably natural for older people but if you’re still young especially if you’re on the prime of your age, hair loss is something to be worried and dreaded about espe... Read >
Author: Cherry B28th July 2009
Man boobs occur for two main reasons. One reason is due to a medical condition called gynecomastia.
Man boobs often occur in men who are overweight or obese; however, they can be a problem from any age.
Unlike true gynaecomastia, which is caused by... Read >
Author: Lose-Man-Boobs-Reviw27th July 2009
Sweating while sleeping is not thought a problem unless you're diagnosed with what is called Hyperhidrosis, this disease tells your body to put your sweat glands into hypermode. If it's 85 degrees in your house and you're sweating in bed you probably just... Read >
Author: Gene Asher23rd July 2009
There are many common early pregnancy symptoms. Discharge from the vagina is almost universal in the early weeks of a pregnancy. This increase in the discharge is due to the increase in the growth of the cells lining the vagina. The walls naturally start... Read >
Author: Tamatha 21st July 2009
There are many common early pregnancy symptoms. Discharge from the vagina is almost universal in the early weeks of a pregnancy. This increase in the discharge is due to the increase in the growth of the cells lining the vagina. The walls naturally start... Read >
Author: Sperier16th July 2009
Pulling out hair is not only a physical impulsive tendency but it is classified as a mental disorder. The medical term is trichotillomania (TTM) or trich for short and is closely related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The onset of the majority of... Read >
Author: Roz Thomas09th July 2009
Diabetes is a medical term that refers to a range of disorders that are characterized by abnormal thirst and frequent weak urination. One of the dog health issues by breed, diabetes in canines comes in of two forms:
Diabetes Insipidus or drinking ... Read >
Author: Thierry babineaux06th July 2009
Understanding the numbers involved with cholesterol level test results can be confusing, to say the least. What do all those total cholesterol numbers mean, anyway? Well, I know it appears confusing; however, I will explain to you what all those numbers m... Read >
Author: Henry Fong05th July 2009
Ok, here is a quick quiz: Which phrase is scarier to you:
Great White Shark or Coronary Heart Disease? If you are like most people, hearing the words Great White Shark brings to mind an image of a terrifying man eating monster that could swallow you wh... Read >
Author: M2FitnessPros28th June 2009
No one really looks forward to having blood drawn. Having blood drawn is usually the result of already not feeling well, and it can be a stressful experience. Luckily there are caring and helpful medical assisting technicians to make the experience as str... Read >
Author: William27th June 2009
You don’t have to be a sports figure to have athlete's foot. It's a condition that will plague you if the environment in your feet is ideal for the micro-organisms that cause it. Athlete's foot is a name given to the itchy lesions that appear in feet, o... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera16th June 2009
Pyelonephritis is the medical term for kidney infections. It leads to sever complications that affect the day to day activities. Hence, the patient undergoes sever pain during the disease. It is mainly found among women due to their anatomy which makes th... Read >
Author: Robert Henry13th June 2009
Tinnitus is the medical term for phantom sounds in the ear or ears. That is, the patient perceives sounds when there is no external source. If you’ve ever lain awake in a very quiet room and heard a high-pitched ringing or whining sound, you’ve experi... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry12th June 2009
What is an ingrown toenail?
An ingrown nail is defined as when the skin on one or both sides of a toenail develops over the nail edges or when the nail itself grows into the skin. The medical term for the condition is onychocryptosis. Although it most ... Read >
Author: Tatiana A. Wellens-Bruschayt, DPM, PhD08th June 2009
Where should I apply natural progesterone cream?
Natural progesterone is fat soluble so it would be easily absorbed by the skin without any trace after a couple of minutes, it is then absorbed into the blood capillary. Progesterone is best applied to ... Read >
Author: Titilayo06th June 2009
Ischemic heart disease is defined as decreased blood flow to the heart due to narrowed coronary arteries. The obstruction results from cholesterol deposits sticking to the artery wall, interrupting the flow of blood to the heart. The deposits harden cau... Read >
Author: Clivir Team06th June 2009
A blackhead (medically known as an 'open comedo' plural comedones) is a yellowish or blackish bump or plug on the skin. A blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. It is caused by excess oils that have accumulated in the sebaceous gland's duct. The substance ... Read >
Author: Rheza06th June 2009
The Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs have been touted as being beneficial for treating many menstruation problems, like irregular menstruation, also for tackling other common menstrual troubles like anger, menstrual cramps, irritating nature and pains of pelvi... Read >
Author: Dr. Mital John05th June 2009
Under the theory that "seeing is believing", people continue to buy books and pills for dramatic weight loss in 7 days, or 4 weeks, or some other rather short interval. What should be checked is how much weight loss remains effective in one year.
There... Read >
Author: Dr. Don Miller05th June 2009
Denver, Colorado residents, like many people around the country, work at losing that last five to ten pounds. You can diet and exercise very diligently, and still be left with excess fat around your midsection. If this describes you, there is help avail... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester05th June 2009
There are more and more men and women facing the severe issue of temporary as well as permanent hair loss. The problem of hair loss can happen due to several reasons from change of food habits to workplace stress and from inherited diseases to hormonal de... Read >
Author: BritneySimpson05th June 2009
There are more and more men and women facing the severe issue of temporary as well as permanent hair loss. The problem of hair loss can happen due to several reasons from change of food habits to workplace stress and from inherited diseases to hormonal de... Read >
Author: BritneySimpson05th June 2009
Explosive Anger Disorder/Intermittent Rage Disorder
Explosive Anger Disorder! (EAD). Or, Intermittent Rage Disorder (IRD). Take your pick of labels and/or abbreviations.
These are "new" labels in the lexicon of the psychologists and psychiatr... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD03rd June 2009
Cancer history goes way back. The Greek term carcinoma is the medical term for a malignant tumor. Celsus translated carcinos into Latin cancer. He called benign tumors oncos, which is Greek for swelling and malignant tumors carrions. Celsus later added th... Read >
Author: Mercy19th May 2009
There are several contrasting methods that are able to be utilized to address colon cancer. One of the most frequent method is chemotherapy. This is a medical term that pertains to specified drugs that are utilized to exterminate the cancer cells that are... Read >
Author: nlwest2118th May 2009
Heavy menstrual bleeding is also called menorrhagia. This is a medical term for prolonged menstrual bleeding and for the menstrual periods that are both heavy and prolonged. This condition is also called hypermenorrhea. This also refers to losing 80 milli... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft18th May 2009
There are several treatment options for men suffering from male pattern baldness, as well as certain lifestyle changes that will help. Androgenetic alopecia (the medical term for MPB) is caused by two main factors of genetics. It is also linked to the bo... Read >
06th May 2009
If you have a puppy or a grown-up dog which you had purchased from the pet shop and it has bouts of constant coughing at regular times. It is highly possible that the new pet is suffering from the kennel cough.
The symptoms of kennel cough shall be bouts... Read >
Author: Jeff Nenadic16th April 2009
What are bunions?
A bunion is inflammation of the soft tissues around the outer edge of the big toe at the joint where it is attached to the foot. The medical term for this type of inflammation is 'bursitis' and refers to the bursa or sac near the join... Read >
Author: Sajid Latif08th April 2009
Surgery for bat ears
What are 'bat ears'?
'Bat ears' is the term given to a person's ears when they do not lie flat against the side of the head, and stick out instead. It is not a term of abuse, and is a perfectly acceptable medical term.
What a... Read >
Author: imran2104th April 2009
The contact lens industry is constantly changing with new lens names, types of lenses, and features coming out on a regular basis. While a doctor prescribes the lens that is best for each patient, it's always good to have options so keeping up on these ch... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th March 2009
Imagine your eyelashes growing dramatically longer. Latisse™ is a prescription medication that makes your very own lashes longer, thicker and fuller. Latisse™ is 0.03% Bimatoprost, which is the same active ingredient as Allergan's glaucoma medicati... Read >
Author: Dr. Richard Driscoll27th March 2009
Hair loss is a difficult matter to face for both men and women. It is the thinning of hair on the scalp. The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. Alopecia can be either temporary or permanent. Heredity and hormonal imbalance can cause gradual hair loss... Read >
Author: Ajay01917th March 2009
Bladder infections occur in various types; however, one that is turning out to be a worldwide problem is cystitis. Cystitis is a medical term coined to denote an infection in the urinary bladder. The victims of this infection are mostly women; however, th... Read >
Author: Robert Henry16th March 2009
Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure that can reshape, resize, repair, or relocate and ear, or add an ear. It is generally done when there are deformities afflicting ones ears but others have sought out otoplasty for more vain reason or just because ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry13th March 2009
Wobblers Syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects several large breed dogs, but is especially common in Dobermans and Great Danes. The medical term for Wobblers is Cervical Spondylopathy or Cervical Vertebral Instability or CVI. It is caused by a ... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol11th March 2009
Depression, a mental illness that is often characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy, experts from the field of psychiatry say.
But just because one person is moping around and just generally hating the world around him or her, does... Read >
Author: Jocelyn Snider10th March 2009
Most people when trying to find a solution to gout will look to cut out or reduce foods high in purine, as metabolizing purine in the body causes increased levels of uric acid, which leads to gout symptoms. However, high purine foods are not necessarily t... Read >
Author: Donovan T10th March 2009
Man boobs also known by its medical term as Gynecomastia which is Greek for women like breasts is a wide spread condition and effects around 40 to 70 percent of all males. It may affect just one breast or both and is an extremely embarrassing condition fo... Read >
Author: Simon Johnsons10th March 2009
Stretch marks or “striae gravidarum” in its medical term are caused by the excessive stretching of the skin. The usual causes of stretch marks are rapid weight loss or weight gain, puberty and pregnancy. Almost all teenagers and expecting mothers will... Read >
Author: Urmann10th March 2009
Pinhole glasses are also known as stenopeic glasses. These are specialty glasses that are designed and intended to increases the depth of field that the retina processes. This ultimately produces a much clearer image. Some studies have stated that if y... Read >
Author: Mike10th March 2009
Eczema is also cited as dermatitis and is a term to depict several contrasting cases of skin conditions that will make the skin to become red. There are numerous other cases of eczema. One of the most popular is atopic eczema. Individuals who hurt from th... Read >
Author: nlwest2110th March 2009
Cystitis is essentially a bladder syndrome that causes inflammation of the bladder. There are four types of cystitis that are the source of untold pain and suffering for human beings. While this disease also takes place in animals and, therefore, there is... Read >
Author: Robert Henry04th March 2009
You might have remembered the moments when you are too scared to answer a question or too embarrassed with a situation. At least you might have experienced a choking feeling in your throat while trying to suppress crying. The feeling is like a lump in you... Read >
Author: johnpolish02nd March 2009
If you are looking for irregular menstruation natural treatment, look no further but herbal treatment. This is because herbs have become an increasingly popular as natural therapy for common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including cramps and bl... Read >
Author: Bryan Len02nd March 2009
When you wear glasses or contacts often people will ask you if you are nearsighted or farsighted. Never do you hear them ask if you have myopia or hyperopia. Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness and hyperopia for farsightedness. Myopia is usuall... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry02nd March 2009
Night eating syndrome, also known as night eating disorder can affect people of all ages and sexes; however it affects young women more than men. People suffering from this sleep related eating disorder have experiences of recurrent eating episodes while ... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt24th February 2009
Abdominoplasty is the medical term for tummy tuck and it is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. It is most commonly used to remove unsightly fat or excess skin from around the abdomen. Many times unsightly fat refers to love handles that s... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry03rd February 2009
The easiest way to make a claim for the personal injuries suffered is by making no win no fee personal injuries claim. Under this agreement, a person need not pay any fee irrespective of the fact a person wins or loses the claims case. If the claimant can... Read >
Author: Sadhana02nd February 2009
Both men and women benefit from highly active combination antiretroviral therapy, or HAART. It can decrease incidences of opportunistic infections, delay the onset of AIDS, and increase lifespan. There is little doubt that HAART therapy is beneficial for ... Read >
Author: JHachko31st January 2009
Hypnosis is when you induce (or someone else) induces a trance like state in your mind with the use of aspects of patterned suggestion organised by professionals, using moving objects and verbal persuasion to induce the subject into a state of sub conscio... Read >
Author: Greg Frost28th January 2009
Liposuction is a medical term for cosmetic surgery that removes fat from different areas of the human body. Some of the most common areas where liposuction surgery is performed include the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, the neck, and backs of the arms. Liposu... Read >
Author: Robert Bell22nd January 2009
There are many causes of hair loss. Both men and women can obtain it. It can be because of nutritional deficiency, hormone imbalance, stress, and diseases. But generally the most common cause of it is called adrogenetic alopecia. It is the medical term fo... Read >
Author: Jorge20th January 2009
What Are piles? Piles are a dilatation of radicles of rectal veins within the anal canal is called piles.The medical term for piles is hemorrhoids.Compared to arteries veins are weak due to thin walls and hence any backpressure in the veins can make them... Read >
Author: suegold20th January 2009
Saw palmetto benefits are numerous and diverse, which is why saw palmetto is considered one of the most versatile herbal medicines available. Here we explore just some of them, so you can decide if you should consider taking saw palmetto supplements.
I... Read >
Author: peterhutch16th January 2009
The pathological conditions in which there are high levels of fats in the blood. The medical term for these conditions is hyperlipidemia, which is made of three parts; hyper-, is a prefix meanings more or extra, lipid is fat, and emia is a suffix indicati... Read >
Author: India Internet09th January 2009
The vast majority of bad breath cases are attributed to the presence of bacteria that resides within a person’s mouth. Basically, a person’s mouth has a number of oxygen deprived spots such as the back portion of the tongue, or openings in between the... Read >
Author: Info Spreader07th January 2009
Bipolar Violence - May Occur Without Properly Treated Bipolar Patients
This could be a self-caused treatment failure. The medical term used to describe for this self faliure is called "noncompliance."When you fail to take your medications, you could be c... Read >
Author: personalwino6907th January 2009
Once prostate cancer has been diagnosed, the oncologist will categorise it into stages. The staging system for prostate cancer standardises the extent to which the cancer has spread. There are various staging systems for prostate cancer and the type most ... Read >
Author: suegold07th January 2009
Mesothelioma is a medical term refers to the development of cancer cells in the mesothelial tissue due to inhalation of asbestos fibers. This is a severe form of cancer that can be caused uniquely by asbestos fibers. Depending on the organ affected and it... Read >
Author: Raphaelo05th January 2009
If you're a woman, chances are you've dealt with menstrual cramps — even if you've never heard of "dysmenorrhea," the medical term for them. Menstrual cramps are dull or throbbing pains in the lower abdomen. Many women experience menstrual cramps just b... Read >
Author: Alien04th January 2009
The pathological conditions in which there are high levels of fats in the blood. The medical term for these conditions is hyperlipidemia, which is made of three parts; hyper-, is a prefix meanings more or extra, lipid is fat, and emia is a suffix indicati... Read >
Author: India Internet02nd January 2009
What are Painful Joints?
Arthralgia is the medical term for pain in the joints and there can be several different causes. The name arthralgia (literally: "joint pain", from "arthros" = "joint" and "-algia" denoting "pain") and may have numerous underlyi... Read >
Author: painrelief19th December 2008
Chronic halitosis is the medical term for recurring offensive or foul breath, the worsened state of bad breath. It has a number of causes and is sometimes a sign of some other more serious, potentially systemic illness, including uremia, liver failure, an... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th December 2008
Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer. Statistics on asbestos diseases show the odds for living more than a few years after diagnosis of the cancer are slim. But some people beat the odds.
Mesothelioma patients know death is imminent – with or without c... Read >
Author: Jacqui Q14th December 2008
Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer. Statistics on asbestos diseases show the odds for living more than a few years after diagnosis of the cancer are slim. But some people beat the odds.
Mesothelioma patients know death is imminent – with or without c... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions02nd December 2008
Glutathione sounds like a medical term and traditionally, very few people know what it is. However, this term is becoming more and more commonly known. It is a type of antioxidant that offers tremendous health benefits.
Glutathione in the body is respo... Read >
Author: Gen Wright01st December 2008
Slimming concerns have been on the mind of many women in our modern society. They want to lose weight due to both health and beauty reasons. Being overweight may lead to various health risks such heart disease, stroke or diabetes.
On top of that, our c... Read >
Author: Gen Wright22nd November 2008
Celiac disease, which is a severe intolerance to gluten (the major storage protein in wheat and similar proteins in barley and rye resulting in intestinal damage) is estimated to affect 1 in 133 people in the U.S. and approximately 1/100 worldwide. Most o... Read >
Author: stbotanica12th November 2008
Gastroenteritis is simply a medical term for inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually due to food poisoning or a viral illness.
It is very common and the usual symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, tummy pain and diarrhoea. Th... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick04th November 2008
There are many common early pregnancy symptoms. Discharge from the vagina is almost universal in the early weeks of a pregnancy. This increase in the discharge is due to the increase in the growth of the cells lining the vagina. The walls naturally start... Read >
Author: Ling Tong03rd November 2008
What one should know about mastectomy?
Breast cancer is reportedly the fourth leading cause of death next to prostate, skin, and lung cancer. The chances of survival remain uncertain as to the number of treatments and prevention involved. However, the ad... Read >
Author: Andrew Beene03rd November 2008
Osteoporosis is a medical term for people with bones that are thin and brittle with lots of holes inside them (like a sponge), rendering them breakable. Osteoporosis can lead to fractures in the hip, spine, and wrist. In turn, these fractures can be disab... Read >
Author: stbotanica30th October 2008
Many people would say that at some point or often they feel dizzy. It's uncomfortable, and sometimes alarming. Determining dizziness causes can be performing in several types of diagnosis. Dizziness may be a symptom that may be directing to other form of ... Read >
Author: stbotanicauk21st October 2008
Myositis is the medical term for inflammation of muscle tissue and one type of muscle arthritis is dermatomyositis. (Without the rash, the condition is called polymyositis.) In this form, there is soreness and inflammation and pain in the muscles but ther... Read >
17th October 2008
The debate has raged for years that diet can affect your skin. This article will explain how diet can make a difference in getting you acne free.
One camp says that certain foods like chocolate and sugar will make you break out and another camp says... Read >
Author: Alan13th October 2008
Halitosis is simply a medical term for a condition we all know as bad breath. In recent years, several revolutionary treatment options have been developed to treat this condition and to help individuals improve not only their health but their social lives... Read >
Author: Kelvin Ho13th October 2008
Ear ache, also known as otalgia or ear pain, is a common problem among adults and children. Ear ache in children is often caused by a build-up of fluid and pressure in the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum), which usually happens when the child h... Read >
Author: k00lit02nd October 2008
Paralysis injury, a very regrettably serious damage that everyone wants to avoid or do not want to experience, ever. It is very devastating for one or for any member of the family to suffer an injury of this sort, which is so severe that it ends dooming o... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group29th September 2008
Hair loss can be defined as the lessening of hair on the scalp. The medical term of hair loss is alopecia, which can be temporary or permanent. Aside Androgenetic Alopecia, there are other forms of hair loss that includes Alopecia Areata (patches of baldn... Read >
Author: Article Manager26th September 2008
Cellulite is perhaps a sensitive issue, but cellulite treatment and cellulite reduction is a big worry for many people, especially for women. For those who may not know, cellulite is a condition where the surface of the skin in the pelvic region, abdomen ... Read >
23rd September 2008
“Mike, you gave everyone a fright,” says a close friend.
Her remark summarized what happened that strange day in January. What started as a routine workday for me, ended as a wild adventure, a test of unwavering faith, and a “frightful” day esp... Read >
Author: Michael Rayel15th September 2008
It’s very possible your MD orders lab work and you have no idea what or why you’re having blood drawn. Well, let’s clear up the confusion when it comes to your cholesterol labs.
The terms “lipid panel”, “lipid profile”, and “lipoprotein... Read >
Author: Lisa Nelson RD08th September 2008
Viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system is known as common cold by common folk. Medical term for this disease is acute viral nasopharyngitis. Among human diseases, this is the most common and contagious disease that affects adults and it... Read >
Author: Alexander Chong02nd September 2008
Leukorrhea (US) or leukorrhoea (Commonwealth) is actually a medical term that denotes a thick, whitish vaginal discharge. It is a natural defense mechanism that the vagina uses to maintain its chemical balance, as well as to preserve the flexibilty of the... Read >
Author: jainish15th August 2008
Bruxism is the medical term given to the ghastly habit of grinding the teeth. Most people who are suffering from this condition don't know about it, for they usually clench their teeth during their sleep. Several studies show that bruxism may be related t... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan29th July 2008
Cholesterol is a very familiar medical term almost to anyone, particularly the middle age group. It is a common thing the word will never be a part of teen-age lingo. The main reason is, most of the dreaded ailments accompanying "high cholesterol" levels ... Read >
Author: Jan Richards25th July 2008
Man boobs is an embarrassing condition. There are many men who suffer from this condition and have tried to correct the situation without success. This is because man boobs can be a serious condition, which may require more than just a little diet and exe... Read >
23rd July 2008
Depression, a mental illness that is often characterized by prolonged periods of sadness and melancholy, experts from the field of psychiatry say.
But just because one person is moping around and just generally hating the world around him or her, does... Read >
Author: John Samson14th July 2008
Angina pectoris is a phrase that comes from Latin and translates as 'tight chest'.People with angina experience pain in the centre of the chest. The chest can feel constricted and tight, but the pain can also be oppressive, as if something is crushing you... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th July 2008
Ear infections are among the most common illnesses of early childhood. Three out of four children have had at least one ear infection by age 3, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The medical term for middle ... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th July 2008
If you think you've sustained a broken wrist or a broken hand, seek prompt medical attention. It's important to treat a broken wrist or broken hand as soon as possible. Otherwise, the bones may not heal in proper alignment, which can affect your ability... Read >
Author: peterhutch11th July 2008
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during your childbearing years. Also called fibromyomas, leiomyomas or myomas, uterine fibroids aren't associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop i... Read >
Author: peterhutch11th July 2008
Quadriplegia : is when a person has a spinal cord injury above the first thoracic vertebra, paralysis usually affects the cervical spinal nerves resulting in paralysis of all four limbs. In addition to the arms and legs being paralyzed, the abdominal and ... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st July 2008
Middle ear infection is an infection that occurs behind the eardrum, in the middle part of the ear. While it can happen in people of all ages, it mainly affects children. The medical term for middle ear infection is otitis media. Middle ear infection is t... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th June 2008
Human body is the ultimate creation and though, science has achieved so much , it can't form a perfect robotic joint comparable to the joints of humans. Joints are incredibly important parts of the body and if one is suffering from any joint pain, it beco... Read >
Author: Andy Rogers05th June 2008
Before you can treat your acne it is vital to know just what sort of acne you have because, despite what many of us think, acne can be more than a simple case of spots caused by trapped skin oil (sebum), dead skin cells, white blood cells and bacteria.
... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders05th June 2008
Fortunately today there are numerous safe and effective treatments for acne and over-the-counter medications can be used to treat mild forms of acne and prescription medications and other advanced treatments can be used to treat moderate and more severe f... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders29th May 2008
Obesity is rapidly becoming acknowledged as one of mankind's worst health problems. Once principally confined to the western world, obesity is now being seen in those countries experiencing a rapid improvement in living standards. Such is the problem tha... Read >
Author: Gareth Black27th May 2008
Ringworm is a fungal infection showing as itchy, red, scaly, slightly raised, expanding rings on the trunk, face or groin area. An infection caused by a fungus (not a worm or a parasite). It is extremely contagious and spreads quickly. The most common sym... Read >
Author: Sander Bel27th May 2008
The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from the low back through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg. The vast majority of people who experience sciatic... Read >
Author: peterhutch23rd May 2008
Right now, hypnosis is used to treat a lot of behavioral problems. And during the recent years, experts are taking advantage of its use for bruxism. Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding. Teeth grinding is that annoying sound people unknowingly m... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan22nd May 2008
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from sensitive skin, you understand how difficult it can be to just live a normal life without worrying about your skin irritation and reactions. The term “sensitive skin” isn’t necessarily a medi... Read >
Author: Farid Mostamand21st May 2008
Bedwetting, also called nocturnal enuresis, is the involuntary passage of urine (urinary incontinence) while asleep. Inherent in the definition of bedwetting is satisfactory bladder control while the person is awake.
The most important thing to remem... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown20th May 2008
Research by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) shows that more men are turning to liposuction in a bid to banish their beer bellies and ‘moobs’.
The research shows that 18 per cent more men had the fat removal surgery in ... Read >
Author: Nikki Rammer15th May 2008
Belching is often caused by aerophagia, a medical term for swallowing air. Everyone carries a certain amount of air and other gases in the gastrointestinal tract all the time. On average, this tends to be slightly less than 1 cupful. Yet the body is co... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown15th May 2008
The medical term used for head lice is Pediculus Humanus Capitis and although it isn’t particularly nice having head lice, they are harmless. Common among children due to interaction with others, if your child has head lice it does not mean that they ar... Read >
Author: David Gilmour14th May 2008
As people age, they begin to complain more of pains in their muscles and joints. They seem to stiffen up with age, and such commonplace activities as bending over for the morning paper can make them wince.
Such pain can grip so fiercely that they are s... Read >
Author: Jill Smi14th May 2008
After obesity, baldness is biggest problem being faced by men today and men get affected by baldness at some or other point in their lives but it becomes more embarrassing to them when it occurs at early age. A vast majority of men is today affected by th... Read >
Author: Anthony11th May 2008
Itch is an irritation in the skin that elicits an urge to scratch. Itches are a common problem and can be localized (limited to one area of the body) or generalized (occurring all over the body or in several different areas). The medical term for itching ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown11th May 2008
Have you ever experienced a feeling of spinning, whirling, or motion either coming from yourself or your surroundings? Those are exactly the symptoms of dizziness, which may occur naturally when one stands up suddenly or over-sleeps. You may be familiar w... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team08th May 2008
A diverticulum (plural: diverticula’s) is medical term for an out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid filled) structure in the body. It usually implies that the structure is not normally present, i.e. pathological. However, embryologically, some normal str... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th May 2008
Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding. It can be considered both as a disease and as an uncontrolled behavior. Bruxism is defined as the act of consciously or unconsciously clenching one's teeth during the day or while sleeping.
People suffer... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan01st May 2008
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates 25% of the reported cases of prostate cancer will occur in the United States in 2008. This is good reason for American men to become more aware of common prostrate disorders and how they can keep good prostrate ... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal30th April 2008
Warts sometimes go away without treatment. You can remove some with over-the-counter medicine. Others may need to be removed by your doctor. The two most common procedures are electrocautery (burning the wart away) and cryotherapy (killing the wart with f... Read >
Author: peterhutch29th April 2008
The medical term for toenail fungus is "onychomycosis," Despite the commonly used term "fungal toenails", onychomycosis describes both fungus and yeast infections in the nail. The prevalence in America is about 2-3%, but some have reported it as high as 1... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th April 2008
Dizziness is a common description for many different feelings. The feeling of dizziness may be very familiar to you, yet difficult to describe.
Vertigo is a medical term to describe the feeling of spinning, whirling, or motion either of yourself or yo... Read >
Author: peterhutch17th April 2008
It is very vital for any disease that before consulting the recognized physician, the preventing remedies should start from home. If you are feeling the symptoms of the kidney stones, then at primary stage preventing kidney stones is quite possible. Howev... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
The medical term which is a type of the eczema is called as Xerotic as well as Asteatotic eczema. We can see this type of Asteatotic skin disease generally in the older people. This skin disease makes the skin drier. When there is the elevation in the in... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu16th April 2008
Every person needs blood pressure to live. Without blood pressure the blood will not be able to be pumped in the arteries through heart beats. The blood pressure rises with every heart beat and comes down when heart relaxes in between the beats. But at ti... Read >
Author: Article Manager10th April 2008
As part of a person's physiological make-up, a certain quantity of fat is needed in the body. Body fat fulfills a vital and necessary role in ensuring a person is kept in good physical condition and its presence is considered by nutritionists and the medi... Read >
Author: Dave Neville02nd April 2008
A sty (sometimes spelled stye) is a tender, painful red bump located at the base of an eyelash or under or inside the eyelid. The medical term for a sty is hordeolum (plural, hordeola).
A sty results from an acute infection of the oil glands of the eye... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th March 2008
We've all heard the jokes about smelly, sweaty feet and yet some of us might not find it all that funny if you were the one that had to suffer with sweaty feet. If you have extremely sweaty feet it is actually a medical condition that can create some real... Read >
Author: Sean Lee28th March 2008
When you meet someone new there is always the risk of nerves getting in the way but if you have hyperhidrosis then that can be a huge problem. Hyperhidrosis is the medical term that is used to describe excess sweating and about 1% of the population suffe... Read >
Author: Sean Lee11th March 2008
Ringworm is a fungal infection showing as itchy, red, scaly, slightly raised, expanding rings on the trunk, face or groin area. An infection caused by a fungus (not a worm or a parasite). It is extremely contagious and spreads quickly. The most common sym... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune11th March 2008
Ringworm is a fungal infection showing as itchy, red, scaly, slightly raised, expanding rings on the trunk, face or groin area. An infection caused by a fungus (not a worm or a parasite). It is extremely contagious and spreads quickly. The most common sym... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune23rd February 2008
Sometimes we don't realise how much the vocabulary of psychology has become part of everyday language. I was surprised to learn that the use of the term 'stress' to mean psychological tension, rather than just physical pressure, has only been with us sinc... Read >
Author: Alvaro19th February 2008
Research by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) shows that more men are turning to liposuction in a bid to banish their beer bellies and ‘moobs’.
The research shows that 18 per cent more men had the fat removal surgery in ... Read >
Author: Nikki Rammer10th February 2008
Onychomycosis is the medical term for fungal infection of nails—finger nails or toenails—and treating onychomycosis is a puzzle that people have been struggling with for centuries. The problem is that once a fungus is well established, growing in the ... Read >
Author: R. Drysdale30th January 2008
Excessive underarm sweating is a condition that can be embarrassing to talk about, but very easy to treat. If you suffer from excessive sweating here are some things you can do to make sure you keep your sweating under control.
Hyperhidrosis is the med... Read >
Author: Jeff D. Schuman23rd January 2008
Bruxism is the medical term for the grinding of teeth or the clenching of jaws, this commonly occurs to people while they are under stress or during sleep. It is well known that around 30 to 40 million Americans suffer from bruxism during sleep, but as we... Read >
Author: liz22nd January 2008
I am sure if you watch even a little television you will have seen plenty of adverts for products that treat acid reflux disease. This should tell you that acid reflux disease is a very common disorder and one that causes people a lot of discomfort
So ... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught21st January 2008
It has been said that a Beagle may lack inherited diseases but, can be affected by a range of eye diseases. The most common are glaucoma and corneal dystrophy and in some rare cases, cherry eye can also exist, especially in your Beagle. Cherry eye is anot... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons20th January 2008
Shou wu wan (which is also sold under the HairVive trademark) is a commercially prepared product based on the ingredient known as He Shou Wu (which in Chinese translates to “Mr. He Hair Black”). Shou wu wan is an herbal remedy mainly used for hair reg... Read >
Author: springherb1114th November 2007
In this article we are going to discuss what golfers elbow is, how to tell if you have it and also what are some golfer's elbow exercises. Golfers elbow, tennis elbow (sometimes confused for) and other names, basically refer to the same part of the arm bu... Read >
Author: Golfer5706th November 2007
Sinusitis is the medical term for inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the sinuses. It's usually caused by infection. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which may or may not be as a result of infection, from bacterial, fungal, vir... Read >
Author: Alien09th October 2007
Before we look at a few exercises for sciatica it is important to understand what sciatica is. Often misused and not clearly defined, sciatica is not a diagnosis in itself but in actuality sciatica is a set of symptoms being caused by another medical iss... Read >
Author: Robert Langard08th October 2007
Future is a mystery and everyone is inquisitive to unlock this mystery. Date and month of your birth encodes the mystery of your future. Before you start assuming your future your self you must check out the logical section of your brain. Do not get confu... Read >
Author: amitbhalla25th September 2007
It typically feels like a knife just grinding behind my eyes, just grinding and grinding.-Kind of like your heads in a vice.-Well, I just felt like puking.-Like death.Hangovers- the medical term is called veisalgia- are a common problem for Americans, m... Read >
Author: EmpoweredD02nd September 2007
Metatarsalgia is pain in the ball of the foot. Metatarsalgia frequently affects runners and other athletes who participate in high-impact sports. Metatarsalgia often is referred to as a symptom, rather than as a specific disease. This is a common foot dis... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen16th August 2007
Diabetes:
Diabetes is a chronic disease because of less insulin in body compared to healthy individual or resistance to insulin.
Carbohydrate, fat and protein are the major nutrients in our diet. Body cells utilize carbohydrate and fat for energy prod... Read >
Author: Stephen Thomson13th August 2007
A lot of men as well as women fear the thought of going bald. Baldness is something that is common among men. Male baldness creates a feeling of stress, embarrassment, anxiety, and other different psychological complications. Baldness also increases distr... Read >
Author: bal dness10th August 2007
Sleep Apnea is the cessation (stoppage) of breathing for more than 10 seconds during sleep. Apnea can be caused by many factors such as the airway muscles relaxing so much during deep sleep stages that nearly all muscle tone is lost and the airway closes ... Read >
Author: Lisa Bower01st August 2007
Hypogonadism is a medical term for a defect of the reproductive system which results in lack of function of the gonads (ovaries or testes). Hypogonadism may occur if the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis is interrupted at any level. Hypergonadotropic hy... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th July 2007
Excessive sweating is a common disorder to many Americans nowadays. Not only does it cause lot of stress to the one who are suffering from it, this disorder also make people feeling uncomfortable in front of a group of people. To all sufferers of excessiv... Read >
Author: firegirl13th July 2007
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for enlarged prostate. Herbs for enlarged prostate treatment have been used with great success to treat difficult urination, polyuria or frequent urination, and associated symptoms of BPH. Herbal supp... Read >
Author: Alien15th June 2007
What is distal subungual onychomycosis? It sounds like a long complicated medical term, but this simply means a nail fungus infection that starts under the nail at the tip of the finger or toe. Distal means "distant from" (distant from the root of the nai... Read >
Author: R. Drysdale07th June 2007
Hair diseases are common in both men and women. The problem is prevalent all over the world. There are several factors responsible for hair loss. The causes of hair loss diseases may vary from person to person.
The factors causing hair loss include ge... Read >
Author: Maria Karla30th May 2007
In the early part of 1980, Time Magazine called stress “The Epidemic of the Eighties” saying that this is the leading health problem of society and government in this century. And more than twenty years later, the problem seems to have worsened. Stres... Read >
Author: rachel30th May 2007
In the early part of 1980, Time Magazine called stress “The Epidemic of the Eighties” saying that this is the leading health problem of society and government in this century. And more than twenty years later, the problem seems to have worsened. Stres... Read >
Author: rachel09th May 2007
I will be showing you the major causes of hair loss during and after pregnancy and how you can avoid - or control - these pregnancy issues.
Definition: "The period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus. Human pr... Read >
Author: Tywford Lamai09th May 2007
Definition: "The period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus. Human pregnancy refers to the process by which a human female carries a live offspring from conception until childbirth. The medical term for a pregnan... Read >
Author: Tywford Lamai08th May 2007
What is Man boobs
Gynecomastia is the medical term for what is commonly known as man boobs. It is defined as the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement, which can sometimes cause secretion of milk.
... Read >
Author: jasperknowapp10th April 2007
The word Asthma comes from the Greek meaning “to pant and really that is the singular most common asthma symptom and characterized the disease. During asthma attack the bronchial tubes and airways get swollen or even blocked completely, making it dif... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team27th March 2007
Hepatitis is the medical term for a condition that has as a result the inflammation of your liver. In most of the hepatitis cases, the inflammation is caused by an infection. The other reasons that can lead to hepatitis are alcohol abuse, different types ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola27th March 2007
Chicken pox is very common in children, being actually a children' s disease. It is very contagious and it is actually nothing but a viral infection. Chicken pox is cause by a virus called varicella zoster, thus the medical term for chicken pox: varicella... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola14th March 2007
Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss, and it has many different causes. Normal human hairs can be classified according to their phases of growth. Anagen is the growing stage of hair, while telogen is the sleeping stage of hair. About 80 perc... Read >
Author: Gary Heron14th March 2007
Everybody will experience some degree of trouble with his or her hair or scalp at some time; we include some names of a
few of the common disorders below.
However, in order to treat your hair and scalp effectively we would recommend that you have a ... Read >
Author: Gary Heron19th February 2007
Air is carried into our lungs through tubes, which from the bronchial tree. Because of different viruses or bacteria, these tubes can get infected. When such an infection happens, the right medical term for it is acute bronchitis.
The infection that ha... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
Diabetes is a disease that strikes at the human body in many ways. First of all it appears in the patient because of the persons incapacity to keep a normal level of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the substance on witch the cells power them selves from;... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola13th February 2007
Be Wary of Treating Bone Spurs with Coral Calcium
There are many websites that claim coral calcium can be used to successfully treat bone spurs, but unfortunately there are no medical studies that support this bold statement. Each of these websites ... Read >
Author: supplementguy10th February 2007
Just because you go to sleep, it doesn’t mean you leave the stress of the day behind. You could be grinding your jaw all night. To stop it, you need to know the following.
The medical term for grinding your jaw at night is bruxism. Bruxism can occur ... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava11th January 2007
PH is a medical term that describes the balance of your system and it refers to the condition of metabolic changes. Most skin problems are a derivative of diet and the lack of proteins. Now, for a stepping-stone to a beautiful you, let us look at our r... Read >
Author: James Bayliss06th January 2007
Diabetes:
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which body does not produce or produce less insulin compared to healthy individual or body develops resistance to insulin (body does not respond to insulin).
Most foods that we consume finally enter into t... Read >
Author: Stephen Thomson06th January 2007
Mole removal is considered for several reasons. For someone who has to live with multiple moles, it could be a traumatizing and stressful experience when the moles seriously mar the physical appearance of the person. The stares of strangers can be hard to... Read >
Author: Davion Wong06th January 2007
Wart removal by clinical treatment is not the best. This may be a bold statement but as you read on, you will realize why this is so. If you are thinking that self removal of warts at home is the better alternative, you are both right and wrong. You are c... Read >
Author: Davion Wong05th December 2006
You see it all the time, people whipping out a pair of reading glasses every time they look at something close. And now you are starting to notice that things get a little blurry when you hold them close. So somebody suggested a pair of +1.00 readers, whi... Read >
Author: Stephen Cogger15th November 2006
Hair loss is related to the tendency of hair follicles to stop producing hair growth. Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia. Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or diffuse.
Interesting Facts About Hair And Hair Loss
... Read >
Author: Yury Bayarski11th October 2006
Uterus is the most common female organ found in all the mammals which includes human also. These are the fibroids are tumors or growth made up of muscle cells and other tissues that grow with in the wall of uterus. These fibroids are some times called as ... Read >
Author: dr jack07th September 2006
In 1996, I contracted a bad case of athletes feet which I must gotten at the WMCA in Cincinnati, OH where I went swimming every week. I made the mistake of letting my athletes feet condition go until my feel were really eaten up with fungus. I also notice... Read >
Author: Ray Rice19th August 2006
By Paul Simpson
What is athletes foot?
Athlete's foot is the common name for ringworm of the foot, or Tinea Pedis which is the medical term for the condition. Athlete's foot is a fungus infection and is caused by mold like fungus called Dermatophytes ... Read >
Author: Paul Simpson17th August 2006
Jock Itch The common but embarrassing problem
By Paul Simpson
What is Jock itch?
Jock itch is the common name for ring worm of the groin, or tinea cruris which is the medical term for the condition. Jock itch is a fungus infection and is caused b... Read >
Author: Paul Simpson13th August 2006
WHO A PARASITE IS?
Beware! Appearances are deceptive. They are minute. But, they are really dangerous. They are on the prowl everywhere. You can't escape them. They are the parasites!
The first thing to know about the intestinal parasites is that th... Read >
Author: Nilutpal Gogoi19th July 2006
By 1930, "Dr." John R. Brinkley of Arkansas, Kansas had transplanted over 16,000 goat testicles into men who wanted to relive their youth. At $750 per procedure, he became a wealthy man. Needless to say, we would call his practice quackery at best.
Th... Read >
Author: Ron McCluskey06th June 2006
Explosive Anger Disorder! (EAD) This is a "new" label in the lexicon of the psychologists and psychiatrists. (You should know that most such labels are made up in order to get paid by insurance companies, and have no relation to real diagnosis.) It's... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD25th April 2006
Copyright 2006 Mike Ramsey
Axillary hyperhidrosis is the medical term used to describe excessive underarm perspiration. Typically, a person suffering from this condition will complain that the sweat actually forms 'pools' in the underarms, usually, but... Read >
Author: Mike Ramsey21st April 2006
Onychomycosis is a medical term for a common nail disorder, popularly referred to as toenail fungus. This ailment is caused due to various fungi types and leads to considerable nail damage. The fungus develops in dark and damp surroundings so people weari... Read >
Author: Laila Gates12th March 2006
The term cellulite originated in European spas and salons and they explain it as deposits of tiny fat globules on the buttocks and thighs. Cellulite is a buildup of lumpy, thick, irregular fat deposits with an orange peel appearance. The most common are... Read >
Author: David Chandler12th March 2006
Acne is commonly known as pimples, it is a skin condition that commonly afflicts people during their teenage years. Acne pre-dominantly affects the face but can also show up on the back, neck, shoulders and chest. While most common in teenagers it can ap... Read >
Author: Steve Welker17th 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 >
17th November 2005
In many families, balding has become almost an expected occurrence as a man ages. Even though these men are expecting male hair loss, they don't escape the emotional turmoil that this condition often causes.
The medical term for genetic male hair loss... Read >
Author: kathlene capelle08th September 2005
At a research study held in a university in Norfolk, Virginia, it was found that 84 percent of men suffering from hair loss were preoccupied with the loss. They described feelings of helplessness, vulnerability, and jealousy of men with full, healthy hea... Read >
Author: Josh Riverside
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