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Overactive bladder affects millions of men and women. Symptoms include feeling an overwhelming, uncontrollable urge to urinate, increased frequency, urine leakage, and waking to urinate several times during the night. Overactive bladder is a frustrating condition for many people. It can also be embarrassing if symptoms such as leaking...
-
Irritable-Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that mainly affects the intestine causing recurrent left-side abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/ or constipation. It is often associated with stress, depression, anxiety, or previous intestinal infection. According to doctors, it is common in one in every five Americans. Who should look...
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Type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is becoming all the more common today in youngsters. It occurs when your body either repels or does not produce sufficient , resulting in blood sugar levels to become unbalanced. There is no cure for type 2 diabetes. However, a proper...
-
Currently, the spread of heart diseases is very high among different ages of people, from children to adults. This includes ischemic heart disease that usually results in cardiac infarction. This is what normally happens during the course of this disease whereby particular formations are deposited on the interior surface of...
-
Heartburn is a very common problem, over seventy million people suffer from this. It starts in the upper abdomen and works its way up into the back of your throat. Some people mistake this, or heart ache, with angina. Laying down or leaning forward can make the symptoms of...
-
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes life-threatening damage to the lungs and digestive system. This disorder is caused by a defective gene that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. Instead of the secreted fluids being thin and slippery as they should be, people...
-
ADHD is a comprehensive disorder that leads to different behaviors among children and adults including hyperactivity, difficulty holding attention, as well as impulsive actions. There is no complete cure for ADHD. However, ADHD symptoms can be greatly reduced by carrying out different treatments based upon the different signs and...
-
Lupus is a disorder in the immune system that causes it to attack various parts of the body. A normally functioning immune system creates antibodies to fight disease and infection. The immune system of a person with lupus cannot recognize an antagonist from normal tissue, resulting in abnormal reactions...
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the throat. It makes hormones out of iodine and knows how much to release because of the pituitary gland. Once released, the hormones are then sent throughout the body to control your metabolism. Your metabolism is more than just how fast your burn...
-
Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic (immune) system. There are several types of lymphoma, one of the most well-known being Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The other types are often referred to collectively as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. With this condition, a white blood cell forms abnormally, and then makes more copies of itself...
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Sweat—everybody does it, and virtually no one likes it. Because of the social taboo that surrounds this bodily function, there is a wealth of information about what causes it and how to stop it. Unfortunately, not all of this information is 100% correct. Here is a look at five...
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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the digestive tract. Left untreated, it can cause many complications, including holes in the colon, bleeding, cancer, and dehydration. The inflammation sometimes spreads to other parts of the body, such as your eyes or joints. In some cases, untreated...
-
Bipolar disorder is a mental condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. This disorder can be very serious and may result in employment problems, family conflict, or even heavy substance abuse. The severe health and social impact of this condition make diagnosis and treatment incredibly important. What types...
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A multiple myeloma is a rare form of blood cancer that affects the body’s normal production of plasma cells. Since there are few visible symptoms of this disease, doctors must rely on several laboratory tests in order to diagnose it. Here is a look at some of the most...
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Ear gauges have quickly moved from being counter-cultural to being a mainstream fashion trend. However, this is one fad that requires a little extra effort on your part. Keeping your earlobes healthy with gauges is not a difficult task, but it is one that will require some diligence. Use...
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No matter what causes it, hair loss is hard to handle, especially considering that most of the “treatments” touted in commercials are largely ineffective for most people. While balding, or alopecia, may result from a variety of causes from diet to medication to genetic hormonal problems, knowing what caused...
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Your bladder is the balloon-shaped organ in your pelvic area that stores urine. Cancer in the bladder usually begins in the cells that make up its lining. Fortunately, most cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed in the early stages, which means treatments are usually successful. After diagnosis, your doctor...
-
Cold sores are an infection of the lips by a virus known as herpes simplex. A typical outbreak involves the appearance of small sores or fever blisters around the lips. Normally, these sores will heal on their own in about 2-3 weeks, but after that, the virus goes dormant...
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Gum disease is a bacterial infection that begins as gingivitis, which is an inflammation of your gums. Fortunately, if caught early enough, the infection is reversible and easy to treat. There are several natural remedies that may be effective at treating your gum disease. However, it’s important to note that,...
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When malignant (cancerous) cells arise in the brain tissue to form a tumor, this disease is referred to as brain cancer. Usually, these tumors will grow enough to interfere with essential brain functions including memory, sensations, and muscle control. Other, non-cancerous tumors can develop in the brain as well—these...
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“What exactly is a UTI?” is such a common question. The term UTI or ‘urinary tract infection’ is a general term commonly used to define body disorders that are characterized by the blood in one’s urine, difficulty urinating, frequent urination or even urinating accidentally. Other interchangeable terms include Feline...
-
Roughly 65 million people across the globe suffer from epilepsy, a chronic condition in which seizures are a part of daily life. Appallingly little is understood about the brain and why seizures happen, and as of now, there is no definitive cure for epilepsy. However, there are medications and...
-
The predominant shingles symptom is a painful rash most commonly appearing as a band or stripe on one side of the body. The same virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella-zoster, also causes shingles. Anyone who has had chickenpox is susceptible to shingles, and those who are over 50 years...
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Blood clotting is a process that is triggered by the brain aimed at stopping the bleeding. It starts when blood comes into contact with thrombogenic substances. Clotting is designed to be a precaution against any fatal incidence arising from uncontrolled bleeding. However, it is a bad thing when the...
-
Psoriasis is a chronic condition in which skin cells grow too quickly. The result is large patches of red, raised skin, skin scales, and flakes of dry skin. People with the condition may see symptoms that range from mild to severe. The severity depends on other factors in their environment, such...
-
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the brain, and the spinal cord. Most often diagnosed in young adults between the ages of 15 and 40, you can be diagnosed at any age. The disease attacks myelin which is the protective covering of the nerves. When myelin is...
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Rash is a very common skin disorder, which could cause bumps,red or purple skin, itching, usually with burning sensation and pain. Some skin rashes may appear in small patches on the body, and others could cover a larger area. There are many causes of rashes, including skin allergies, infections...
-
Heartburn is a medical condition in which the contents of the stomach move backward and upward into the esophagus. Heartburn is also known as gastrointestinal reflux. During a heartburn attack, you may have a slight hiccup, followed by a burning sensation in your chest and throat. There are may ways to get...
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin. But about 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop a form of inflammatory arthritis called psoriatic arthritis (PsA). In this type of arthritis, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. The faulty immune response causes inflammation that triggers...
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Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer, and can spread to other areas of the body. To learn more about how cancers start and spread, see What Is Cancer? Stomach cancer, also...
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What is Stomach Cancer? Stomach cancer is characterized by a growth of cancerous cells within the lining of the stomach. Also called gastric cancer, this type of cancer is difficult to diagnose because most people typically don’t show symptoms in the earlier stages. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates there’ll be...
-
Breast cancer is a complex disease with many contributing factors. Some of these factors, such as age, family history, genetics, and gender, cannot be controlled. However, there are factors that individuals can control, which include smoking, not exercising, being overweight, and their diet. Some researchers maintain that diet could...
-
Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can cause severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. Just trying to get through the day can be overwhelming. According to a research, depression is one of the most common mental...
-
Running when it’s warm and sunny out is an easy feat. It’s running during the colder months that is the true test of a runner. Instead of sticking to the treadmill for 6 months or giving up running all together, try my personally tested cold weather tips. Figure out...
-
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a group of autoimmune conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. The symptoms can be severe and painful for any of the several types, of which Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common. If you suspect you...
-
Diarrhea develops from bacterial imbalances in the digestive flora of the stomach and the colon, causing painful bloating, loose bowels, stomach cramping, and dehydration. When the delicate balance of bacteria in the digestive system is disrupted, inflammation in the lining of the colon can quickly exacerbate illness. Colon and stomach irritation...
-
For proper functioning, your body requires lipids, also known as cholesterol which is produced by the liver or contained in some foods. Cholesterol on its own doesn’t cause any health symptoms, though in excess it could cause complications like heart disease. To move around the body, cholesterol combines with proteins,...
-
What is Heartburn? Heartburn is a type of burning sensation that happens in your chest. You will quickly discover that the pain can get worse if you lie down or bend over. Even though it is called heartburn, it has nothing to do with your heart. Rather, it is...
-
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder passed from parent to child. When both parents have a mutated CF gene, any offspring has about a 25% chance of inheriting it. Although all newborns are now tested for CF, symptoms may not appear until later in life. While recent medical advents...
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Any mental disorder can potentially harm the stability of personal relationships. If you suffer from such a disorder, you and those around you must learn special tools to relate to each other in a positive fashion. Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects a person’s...
-
When it comes to prostate cancer, about one in every seven men will be diagnosed with this illness. It can be a devastating diagnosis to have to deal with because treatment for this type of cancer can be rigorous. Thankfully, there are many things that you can do as a...
-
Thyroid cancer comes in four forms: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. These begin as a small lump (or nodule) on the thyroid, a gland in the neck that controls the metabolism. There are several different standard treatments for thyroid cancer, each largely dependant on the type, how advanced it...
-
Osteoporosis is becoming a nationally recognized disease, which is defined by one’s bone density becoming lost and/or breaking off. Literally, the bones of the body become super fragile and porous and eventually get to a point where they can easily snap or break from becoming to brittle. Osteoporosis, literally...
-
A Night Eating Syndrome, NES, is an eating disorder that is typically characterized by eating later in the night and very little during the day. According to WaldenCenter.org, it is a disorder that is often characterized by a delayed circadian cycle (biological clock) of consumption pattern. It affects about...
-
Pulmonary hypertension is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects the arteries connecting the heart to the lungs. These blood vessels narrow over time, which leads to an increase in blood pressure that causes additional damage and stress to them. While this damage cannot be reversed, with proper treatment, the...
-
Atrial Fibrillation is a medical condition characterized by irregular, rapid heart rhythm. It primarily affects the atria, which are the two upper chambers of the heart. The arrhythmia, an irregular rhythm, is caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the heart due to a lack of coordination in atrial activity....
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A multiple myeloma diagnosis can be a scary thing, but it doesn’t mean that you should lose hope for an enjoyable future. While there is currently no cure for this rare form of blood cancer, treatment is possible, and there’s no reason you can’t live a fulfilling life with...
-
Ear infections are very common in infants and small children, and they can be very frustrating for parents when they seem to appear with no apparent cause. However, the cause of ear infections is usually quite simple, and has nothing to do with the environment your child is in....
-
Hair loss, balding, alopecia—no matter what you call it, it’s miserable to go through. While there are products that can help once hair loss sets in, they are largely ineffective or disappointing for most people. Unfortunately, on the whole, there is very little that can be done for the...
-
Bladder cancer is type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, which is the balloon-shaped organ in your pelvic area that stores urine. Bladder cancer is fairly common, with over 70,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. Most cases of bladder cancer are...
Overactive bladder affects millions of men and women. Symptoms include feeling an overwhelming, uncontrollable urge to urinate, increased frequency, urine leakage, and waking to urinate several times during the night. Overactive bladder is a frustrating condition for many people. It can also be embarrassing if symptoms such as leaking...
Irritable-Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that mainly affects the intestine causing recurrent left-side abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/ or constipation. It is often associated with stress, depression, anxiety, or previous intestinal infection. According to doctors, it is common in one in every five Americans. Who should look...
Type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is becoming all the more common today in youngsters. It occurs when your body either repels or does not produce sufficient , resulting in blood sugar levels to become unbalanced. There is no cure for type 2 diabetes. However, a proper...
Currently, the spread of heart diseases is very high among different ages of people, from children to adults. This includes ischemic heart disease that usually results in cardiac infarction. This is what normally happens during the course of this disease whereby particular formations are deposited on the interior surface of...
Heartburn is a very common problem, over seventy million people suffer from this. It starts in the upper abdomen and works its way up into the back of your throat. Some people mistake this, or heart ache, with angina. Laying down or leaning forward can make the symptoms of...
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes life-threatening damage to the lungs and digestive system. This disorder is caused by a defective gene that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. Instead of the secreted fluids being thin and slippery as they should be, people...
ADHD is a comprehensive disorder that leads to different behaviors among children and adults including hyperactivity, difficulty holding attention, as well as impulsive actions. There is no complete cure for ADHD. However, ADHD symptoms can be greatly reduced by carrying out different treatments based upon the different signs and...
Lupus is a disorder in the immune system that causes it to attack various parts of the body. A normally functioning immune system creates antibodies to fight disease and infection. The immune system of a person with lupus cannot recognize an antagonist from normal tissue, resulting in abnormal reactions...
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the throat. It makes hormones out of iodine and knows how much to release because of the pituitary gland. Once released, the hormones are then sent throughout the body to control your metabolism. Your metabolism is more than just how fast your burn...
Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic (immune) system. There are several types of lymphoma, one of the most well-known being Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The other types are often referred to collectively as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. With this condition, a white blood cell forms abnormally, and then makes more copies of itself...
Sweat—everybody does it, and virtually no one likes it. Because of the social taboo that surrounds this bodily function, there is a wealth of information about what causes it and how to stop it. Unfortunately, not all of this information is 100% correct. Here is a look at five...
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the digestive tract. Left untreated, it can cause many complications, including holes in the colon, bleeding, cancer, and dehydration. The inflammation sometimes spreads to other parts of the body, such as your eyes or joints. In some cases, untreated...
Bipolar disorder is a mental condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. This disorder can be very serious and may result in employment problems, family conflict, or even heavy substance abuse. The severe health and social impact of this condition make diagnosis and treatment incredibly important. What types...
A multiple myeloma is a rare form of blood cancer that affects the body’s normal production of plasma cells. Since there are few visible symptoms of this disease, doctors must rely on several laboratory tests in order to diagnose it. Here is a look at some of the most...
Ear gauges have quickly moved from being counter-cultural to being a mainstream fashion trend. However, this is one fad that requires a little extra effort on your part. Keeping your earlobes healthy with gauges is not a difficult task, but it is one that will require some diligence. Use...
No matter what causes it, hair loss is hard to handle, especially considering that most of the “treatments” touted in commercials are largely ineffective for most people. While balding, or alopecia, may result from a variety of causes from diet to medication to genetic hormonal problems, knowing what caused...
Your bladder is the balloon-shaped organ in your pelvic area that stores urine. Cancer in the bladder usually begins in the cells that make up its lining. Fortunately, most cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed in the early stages, which means treatments are usually successful. After diagnosis, your doctor...
Cold sores are an infection of the lips by a virus known as herpes simplex. A typical outbreak involves the appearance of small sores or fever blisters around the lips. Normally, these sores will heal on their own in about 2-3 weeks, but after that, the virus goes dormant...
Gum disease is a bacterial infection that begins as gingivitis, which is an inflammation of your gums. Fortunately, if caught early enough, the infection is reversible and easy to treat. There are several natural remedies that may be effective at treating your gum disease. However, it’s important to note that,...
When malignant (cancerous) cells arise in the brain tissue to form a tumor, this disease is referred to as brain cancer. Usually, these tumors will grow enough to interfere with essential brain functions including memory, sensations, and muscle control. Other, non-cancerous tumors can develop in the brain as well—these...
“What exactly is a UTI?” is such a common question. The term UTI or ‘urinary tract infection’ is a general term commonly used to define body disorders that are characterized by the blood in one’s urine, difficulty urinating, frequent urination or even urinating accidentally. Other interchangeable terms include Feline...
Roughly 65 million people across the globe suffer from epilepsy, a chronic condition in which seizures are a part of daily life. Appallingly little is understood about the brain and why seizures happen, and as of now, there is no definitive cure for epilepsy. However, there are medications and...
The predominant shingles symptom is a painful rash most commonly appearing as a band or stripe on one side of the body. The same virus that causes chickenpox, called varicella-zoster, also causes shingles. Anyone who has had chickenpox is susceptible to shingles, and those who are over 50 years...
Blood clotting is a process that is triggered by the brain aimed at stopping the bleeding. It starts when blood comes into contact with thrombogenic substances. Clotting is designed to be a precaution against any fatal incidence arising from uncontrolled bleeding. However, it is a bad thing when the...
Psoriasis is a chronic condition in which skin cells grow too quickly. The result is large patches of red, raised skin, skin scales, and flakes of dry skin. People with the condition may see symptoms that range from mild to severe. The severity depends on other factors in their environment, such...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the brain, and the spinal cord. Most often diagnosed in young adults between the ages of 15 and 40, you can be diagnosed at any age. The disease attacks myelin which is the protective covering of the nerves. When myelin is...
Rash is a very common skin disorder, which could cause bumps,red or purple skin, itching, usually with burning sensation and pain. Some skin rashes may appear in small patches on the body, and others could cover a larger area. There are many causes of rashes, including skin allergies, infections...
Heartburn is a medical condition in which the contents of the stomach move backward and upward into the esophagus. Heartburn is also known as gastrointestinal reflux. During a heartburn attack, you may have a slight hiccup, followed by a burning sensation in your chest and throat. There are may ways to get...
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin. But about 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop a form of inflammatory arthritis called psoriatic arthritis (PsA). In this type of arthritis, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. The faulty immune response causes inflammation that triggers...
Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer, and can spread to other areas of the body. To learn more about how cancers start and spread, see What Is Cancer? Stomach cancer, also...
What is Stomach Cancer? Stomach cancer is characterized by a growth of cancerous cells within the lining of the stomach. Also called gastric cancer, this type of cancer is difficult to diagnose because most people typically don’t show symptoms in the earlier stages. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates there’ll be...
Breast cancer is a complex disease with many contributing factors. Some of these factors, such as age, family history, genetics, and gender, cannot be controlled. However, there are factors that individuals can control, which include smoking, not exercising, being overweight, and their diet. Some researchers maintain that diet could...
Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can cause severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. Just trying to get through the day can be overwhelming. According to a research, depression is one of the most common mental...
Running when it’s warm and sunny out is an easy feat. It’s running during the colder months that is the true test of a runner. Instead of sticking to the treadmill for 6 months or giving up running all together, try my personally tested cold weather tips. Figure out...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a group of autoimmune conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. The symptoms can be severe and painful for any of the several types, of which Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common. If you suspect you...
Diarrhea develops from bacterial imbalances in the digestive flora of the stomach and the colon, causing painful bloating, loose bowels, stomach cramping, and dehydration. When the delicate balance of bacteria in the digestive system is disrupted, inflammation in the lining of the colon can quickly exacerbate illness. Colon and stomach irritation...
For proper functioning, your body requires lipids, also known as cholesterol which is produced by the liver or contained in some foods. Cholesterol on its own doesn’t cause any health symptoms, though in excess it could cause complications like heart disease. To move around the body, cholesterol combines with proteins,...
What is Heartburn? Heartburn is a type of burning sensation that happens in your chest. You will quickly discover that the pain can get worse if you lie down or bend over. Even though it is called heartburn, it has nothing to do with your heart. Rather, it is...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder passed from parent to child. When both parents have a mutated CF gene, any offspring has about a 25% chance of inheriting it. Although all newborns are now tested for CF, symptoms may not appear until later in life. While recent medical advents...
Any mental disorder can potentially harm the stability of personal relationships. If you suffer from such a disorder, you and those around you must learn special tools to relate to each other in a positive fashion. Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects a person’s...
When it comes to prostate cancer, about one in every seven men will be diagnosed with this illness. It can be a devastating diagnosis to have to deal with because treatment for this type of cancer can be rigorous. Thankfully, there are many things that you can do as a...
Thyroid cancer comes in four forms: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. These begin as a small lump (or nodule) on the thyroid, a gland in the neck that controls the metabolism. There are several different standard treatments for thyroid cancer, each largely dependant on the type, how advanced it...
Osteoporosis is becoming a nationally recognized disease, which is defined by one’s bone density becoming lost and/or breaking off. Literally, the bones of the body become super fragile and porous and eventually get to a point where they can easily snap or break from becoming to brittle. Osteoporosis, literally...
A Night Eating Syndrome, NES, is an eating disorder that is typically characterized by eating later in the night and very little during the day. According to WaldenCenter.org, it is a disorder that is often characterized by a delayed circadian cycle (biological clock) of consumption pattern. It affects about...
Pulmonary hypertension is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects the arteries connecting the heart to the lungs. These blood vessels narrow over time, which leads to an increase in blood pressure that causes additional damage and stress to them. While this damage cannot be reversed, with proper treatment, the...
Atrial Fibrillation is a medical condition characterized by irregular, rapid heart rhythm. It primarily affects the atria, which are the two upper chambers of the heart. The arrhythmia, an irregular rhythm, is caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the heart due to a lack of coordination in atrial activity....
A multiple myeloma diagnosis can be a scary thing, but it doesn’t mean that you should lose hope for an enjoyable future. While there is currently no cure for this rare form of blood cancer, treatment is possible, and there’s no reason you can’t live a fulfilling life with...
Ear infections are very common in infants and small children, and they can be very frustrating for parents when they seem to appear with no apparent cause. However, the cause of ear infections is usually quite simple, and has nothing to do with the environment your child is in....
Hair loss, balding, alopecia—no matter what you call it, it’s miserable to go through. While there are products that can help once hair loss sets in, they are largely ineffective or disappointing for most people. Unfortunately, on the whole, there is very little that can be done for the...
Bladder cancer is type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, which is the balloon-shaped organ in your pelvic area that stores urine. Bladder cancer is fairly common, with over 70,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States. Most cases of bladder cancer are...