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Allergies are caused by a hypersensitive immune system that flags an otherwise harmless substance in the environment as if it were a disease-causing organism. When your immune system overreacts in this way, it sets off a chain of events with a goal of saving your life from a harmful...
-
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) afflicts millions of people around the world. It is characterized by symptoms like recurrent abdominal pain, constipation, irregular bowel movements, abdominal distension, and bloating. All of these symptoms occur because the digestive tract or intestines fail to work properly. To diagnose this problem, doctors perform...
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Wisdom teeth can cause serious pain if they’re not allowed to develop normally. In some cases, there may not be enough room in the jaw for them to fully emerge, which causes parts of them to stay below the gum line and grow at awkward angles that places pressure...
-
Root canals have a nasty reputation, and it’s no wonder as tooth pain can be not only difficult to minimize but excruciating. The end goal of a root canal is to get rid of that tooth pain once and for all, and making it through the recovery process isn’t...
-
Asthma is a chronic health condition that is characterized by the inflammation of the airways of the lungs. This inflammation or obstruction results when the airways overreact to certain factors making it difficult to breathe. The inflammation can also result in constriction and irritability of airways, mucus production and...
-
Have you or somebody you know dealt with allergy symptoms lately? We live in an increasingly polluted world with loads of foreign substances making their way into our bodies either though inhalation, ingestion, or other forms of exposure- so it’s really no surprise when individuals experience symptoms of allergies....
-
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of virtually body-wide pain. Although it is still not completely understood, it seems to be characterized by poor sleep, cognitive problems, head-to-toe pain and stiffness, and a variety of other physical and psychological symptoms severe enough to interfere with everyday life. Although the exact...
-
There are several ways that physicians can detect and diagnose prostate cancer. Because prostate cancer can present few to no symptoms until it spreads to other parts of the body, it’s normally discovered during routine exams. These exams are generally recommended for men beginning at age 40, although those...
-
Glaucoma is often thought of as a single disease, but the term actually describes a group of eye conditions that cause optic damage and possible loss of vision. Usually, the damage is caused by abnormally high pressure within the eye, and glaucoma is one of the primary causes of...
-
Cancer is described as the malignant growth of cells in the body. Cells in a tissue or organ grow uncontrollably and attack other cells forming a tumor. Lung cancer affects the lungs and is considered to be top killer among cancer diseases. Statistics have shown that those diagnosed with...
-
Fighting daily exhaustion and bouts of slipping into sleep accidentally can be stressful and wear heavily on everyday life. But for those with narcolepsy, it is simply the way that life is. While doctors may prescribe medication for narcolepsy, there is no guarantee those drugs will work. On top...
-
Disorders of the digestive tract can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms like stomach cramps, nausea and alternating diarrhea and constipation can indicate anything from anxiety to colon cancer. But there’s one symptom of ulcerative colitis that lets you know that this is the condition you might be suffering from....
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What Does Pneumonia Look Like? The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe depending on your age, your health, and the type of germ that is causing the infection. Mild symptoms and signs are often similar to a cold or flu, but may last longer. Newborns...
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Essentially, hemorrhoids occur when the blood vessels in the anus get strained and swollen. They usually cause an itchy discomfort that’s present during pretty much every activity daily life requires—including sitting, standing, walking, and sometimes even laying down. Although it can feel like forever before they go away (and some are extremely...
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Earaches are more common among young children than adults, but an earache can occur at any age. Earaches can be caused by injury, infection, irritation in the ear, or referred pain. Here is a look at some of the most common cause of earache in adults. Earwax An earwax...
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Hair loss for a woman can be unnerving and distressing, not to mention embarrassing. Although it is commonly caused by genetics, illness, or severe stress, other culprits include tight hairstyles, excessive dyeing, blow-drying, and other hair treatments. Additionally, certain prescription drugs can also be the root of the problem—birth...
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About one-fourth of the world’s population is affected by this disease. The worldwide prevalence of this disease is estimated to be nearly 10-24%. In the early stages, people are not aware that they have this condition. Most of them are diagnosed when they are being tested for other reasons. We...
-
Cold sores are more common than many people like to believe; men, women, and children can develop cold sores. The medical term for cold sores, which are also sometimes called fever blisters, is herpes type 1. There’s a good chance you’ve had cold sores yourself without knowing exactly how...
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Glioblastoma is a highly malignant cancerous tumor. It is an astrocytoma, one of several types of glioma, which are tumors that form from the glial cells responsible for the brain and its functions. Astrocytes are star-shaped glial cells that hold neurons in place and provide nutrients, and it’s from these that glioblastomas...
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When arriving in LA for business, there are a few different elements and features you need to take advantage of. Los Angeles, as the second largest city in the country, possesses its own set of travel burdens you need to move past. Of course, with this being said, whether...
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Hernias occur when an organ is able to push through a gap in the muscles that hold it in place. While many hernias are painless and are typically not dangerous, they do require surgery to correct. For this reason, it’s best to try and prevent them before they happen....
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We know from our basic science subject that blood in the body needs to pass through the liver which makes this organ the strainer of all toxic materials from the blood. Liver cancer might be one of the deadliest health problems in the medical industry. Luckily we live in the...
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When it comes to what you can do to help loved ones with depression there are several things one can do to help them get through this time of their life. One of them is being open and talking about depression. Family members or closest friends are the ones who...
-
Diabetes is a long-term health condition which is affecting a large percentage of people all over the world. It is caused by the lack of in the body and is what controls sugar levels in the blood. This disease has two types: type 1 and type 2. Type 1...
-
IBS symptoms can be uncomfortable to experience, but natural home remedies can help to alleviate the pain! Do you have IBS? Irritable bowl syndrome involves abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s quite frequently linked to stress, depression, anxiety, or a history of infections in the intestines. It’s quite possible...
-
There is currently no cure for multiple sclerosis but there are several drugs and treatments that can slow its progress. These drugs are called disease-modifying and include: (teriflumonide) ( beta-1a) ( beta-1b) ( ) () Novantrone () Plegridy (peg beta-1a) Rebif ( beta-1a) Tecfidera ( ) Tysabri (natalizumab) These...
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Nowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, many people know well the phone systems. Having cell phone service is very common as you see people talking on them everywhere you go. Some people rely on cell phone service...
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Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your tears fails to provide enough tears to lubricate and nourish the front part of the eye. Nowadays, people tend to frequently use computers, smartphones and other digital devices. All of these activities make great influence on eyes. According to...
-
Toothache, also known as dental pain is a pain in or around our tooth or their supporting structures caused by dental diseases or pain referred to the teeth by non-dental diseases. it may impact sleep, eating, and other daily activities when is is severe. Causes of Tooth Pain The...
-
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is an inflammation of the skin (dermatitis).It causes itchy, red, swollen and cracked skin. clear liquids may come from affected areas, which thicken over time.While this can happen at any age, it usually starts in childhood, and the severity of the...
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Men often shave their beards, so it is important for them to choose a good razor. Men also have a lot of requirements for razors. High-performance razors can offer safety and convenience. It is not easy for a man to choose a good razor. How do men choose a...
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Psoriasis is a common skin condition that accelerates the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to accumulate on the surface of the skin quickly. Extra skin cells Often form itchy and painful scales and red patches on skin. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that often happens over...
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According to the world health organization, 27 percent of people worldwide suffer from sleep disorders. Among this, the working population is even more at 65 percent. Among the people diagnosed with insomnia or insomnia disorder, more than half of them are accompanied by various mental and psychological diseases of varying severity. Good...
-
Plaque psoriasis is a painful and potentially embarrassing condition in which the skin produces too many cells. This overproduction leads to patches of thick, scaly skin that flakes and is frequently itchy. It’s possible to regulate the symptoms of plaque psoriasis, but as a chronic condition, it will continue...
-
Irritable bowel syndrome can have a very negative impact on your lifestyle. The condition can turn an otherwise lovely day on its head. The sad part is that the condition has no known cure since a variety of factors can cause it. These factors include diet, stress, previous intestinal...
-
Dealing with cancer is difficult, but when the verdict is pancreatic cancer, the survival rate is only 25 percent for the first five years after the diagnosis. Like all other cancers, staging occurs from the beginning. The oncologist will base the stages upon various factors, such as if the...
-
Tooth decay can happen to the best of us, but educating yourself on this potentially painful dental condition can help you prevent it in the first place. Here are seven important terms that relate to tooth decay: Cavities Cavities are holes in the teeth caused by tooth decay. Left...
-
Cystic fibrosis is a chronic condition that causes recurring, persistent lung infections that progressively limit your ability to breathe. Approximately 30,000 people in the United States are currently living with cystic fibrosis, with about 1,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Every state in the US is now required to...
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As a chronic inflammatory disease, asthma affects the breathing airways and is characterized by recurring symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Physicians diagnose this chronic inflammatory disease based upon the symptoms exhibited by patients and their responses to various forms of treatment over a period of...
-
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition primarily characterized by chronic widespread pain that lasts for at least three months. It is considered a rheumatic disease because the pain is musculoskeletal, meaning it occurs mostly in muscles and joints. Although it is a patient’s pain that often brings him or her to...
-
The butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck is called your thyroid. When the cells in your thyroid gland become abnormal, this can lead to thyroid cancer. Causes of Thyroid Cancer The exact causes of thyroid cancer are not yet clear, however, all cancer is caused by genetic...
-
The sciatic nerve runs along the spine and back of the legs and can cause pain and discomfort when inflamed or irritated, a set of symptoms known as sciatica. It is not uncommon to experience sciatica, at least in a mild form, at some point in your life. This...
-
Glaucoma is a family of eye diseases that slowly reduce vision capabilities by damaging the optic nerve that controls sight. The most common form of glaucoma involves a heightened level of pressure on the eye because the fluids in the eye are not draining because ducts have been clogged;...
-
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by lapsing into a deep sleep in seconds, regardless of what is going on. It comes with difficult-to-manage symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, disrupted nocturnal sleep, and cataplexy, a condition where sudden weakness affects the body, in part or in whole. Additionally, the entire...
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Admitting to your family that you’re struggling with an eating disorder is difficult, but opening up to your closest loved ones can make the recovery process much easier. If you’re unsure of how you should start this conversation with your relatives, use these suggestions to navigate through any potential difficulties....
-
Chest colds, also known as acute bronchitis, are quite common in the winter months, when the population heads indoors to get out of the low temperatures—the viruses and bacteria responsible for such infections thrive in areas of close contact. The specific type of infection plays a large role in...
-
It’s pretty normal for people to experience colds during the year due to severe changes in climate and environment, among other factors. Even those who have received their flu shot aren’t entirely guaranteed protected from getting sick, although getting your shot each season is still highly advisable! For some,...
-
Menopause, the process of a woman’s body ceasing menstruation, is a natural event that every woman’s body goes through. It can happen naturally or can surgically be started for a woman through the removal of her ovaries and or uterus. When it happens naturally, it usually occurs in women between the ages...
-
Tinnitus is recognized as ringing in the ears. It is a common problem that is estimated to affect around 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus is not considered a condition, but instead is a symptom of an underlying condition. For example, it often occurs with hearing loss. It is also common for...
-
Liver damage in the form of liver disease is one of the few diseases that has an incidence rate that continues to climb annually. The femur is the longest bone in the human body, the aorta is the largest artery, and the largest and heaviest internal organ is the liver....
Allergies are caused by a hypersensitive immune system that flags an otherwise harmless substance in the environment as if it were a disease-causing organism. When your immune system overreacts in this way, it sets off a chain of events with a goal of saving your life from a harmful...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) afflicts millions of people around the world. It is characterized by symptoms like recurrent abdominal pain, constipation, irregular bowel movements, abdominal distension, and bloating. All of these symptoms occur because the digestive tract or intestines fail to work properly. To diagnose this problem, doctors perform...
Wisdom teeth can cause serious pain if they’re not allowed to develop normally. In some cases, there may not be enough room in the jaw for them to fully emerge, which causes parts of them to stay below the gum line and grow at awkward angles that places pressure...
Root canals have a nasty reputation, and it’s no wonder as tooth pain can be not only difficult to minimize but excruciating. The end goal of a root canal is to get rid of that tooth pain once and for all, and making it through the recovery process isn’t...
Asthma is a chronic health condition that is characterized by the inflammation of the airways of the lungs. This inflammation or obstruction results when the airways overreact to certain factors making it difficult to breathe. The inflammation can also result in constriction and irritability of airways, mucus production and...
Have you or somebody you know dealt with allergy symptoms lately? We live in an increasingly polluted world with loads of foreign substances making their way into our bodies either though inhalation, ingestion, or other forms of exposure- so it’s really no surprise when individuals experience symptoms of allergies....
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of virtually body-wide pain. Although it is still not completely understood, it seems to be characterized by poor sleep, cognitive problems, head-to-toe pain and stiffness, and a variety of other physical and psychological symptoms severe enough to interfere with everyday life. Although the exact...
There are several ways that physicians can detect and diagnose prostate cancer. Because prostate cancer can present few to no symptoms until it spreads to other parts of the body, it’s normally discovered during routine exams. These exams are generally recommended for men beginning at age 40, although those...
Glaucoma is often thought of as a single disease, but the term actually describes a group of eye conditions that cause optic damage and possible loss of vision. Usually, the damage is caused by abnormally high pressure within the eye, and glaucoma is one of the primary causes of...
Cancer is described as the malignant growth of cells in the body. Cells in a tissue or organ grow uncontrollably and attack other cells forming a tumor. Lung cancer affects the lungs and is considered to be top killer among cancer diseases. Statistics have shown that those diagnosed with...
Fighting daily exhaustion and bouts of slipping into sleep accidentally can be stressful and wear heavily on everyday life. But for those with narcolepsy, it is simply the way that life is. While doctors may prescribe medication for narcolepsy, there is no guarantee those drugs will work. On top...
Disorders of the digestive tract can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms like stomach cramps, nausea and alternating diarrhea and constipation can indicate anything from anxiety to colon cancer. But there’s one symptom of ulcerative colitis that lets you know that this is the condition you might be suffering from....
What Does Pneumonia Look Like? The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe depending on your age, your health, and the type of germ that is causing the infection. Mild symptoms and signs are often similar to a cold or flu, but may last longer. Newborns...
Essentially, hemorrhoids occur when the blood vessels in the anus get strained and swollen. They usually cause an itchy discomfort that’s present during pretty much every activity daily life requires—including sitting, standing, walking, and sometimes even laying down. Although it can feel like forever before they go away (and some are extremely...
Earaches are more common among young children than adults, but an earache can occur at any age. Earaches can be caused by injury, infection, irritation in the ear, or referred pain. Here is a look at some of the most common cause of earache in adults. Earwax An earwax...
Hair loss for a woman can be unnerving and distressing, not to mention embarrassing. Although it is commonly caused by genetics, illness, or severe stress, other culprits include tight hairstyles, excessive dyeing, blow-drying, and other hair treatments. Additionally, certain prescription drugs can also be the root of the problem—birth...
About one-fourth of the world’s population is affected by this disease. The worldwide prevalence of this disease is estimated to be nearly 10-24%. In the early stages, people are not aware that they have this condition. Most of them are diagnosed when they are being tested for other reasons. We...
Cold sores are more common than many people like to believe; men, women, and children can develop cold sores. The medical term for cold sores, which are also sometimes called fever blisters, is herpes type 1. There’s a good chance you’ve had cold sores yourself without knowing exactly how...
Glioblastoma is a highly malignant cancerous tumor. It is an astrocytoma, one of several types of glioma, which are tumors that form from the glial cells responsible for the brain and its functions. Astrocytes are star-shaped glial cells that hold neurons in place and provide nutrients, and it’s from these that glioblastomas...
When arriving in LA for business, there are a few different elements and features you need to take advantage of. Los Angeles, as the second largest city in the country, possesses its own set of travel burdens you need to move past. Of course, with this being said, whether...
Hernias occur when an organ is able to push through a gap in the muscles that hold it in place. While many hernias are painless and are typically not dangerous, they do require surgery to correct. For this reason, it’s best to try and prevent them before they happen....
We know from our basic science subject that blood in the body needs to pass through the liver which makes this organ the strainer of all toxic materials from the blood. Liver cancer might be one of the deadliest health problems in the medical industry. Luckily we live in the...
When it comes to what you can do to help loved ones with depression there are several things one can do to help them get through this time of their life. One of them is being open and talking about depression. Family members or closest friends are the ones who...
Diabetes is a long-term health condition which is affecting a large percentage of people all over the world. It is caused by the lack of in the body and is what controls sugar levels in the blood. This disease has two types: type 1 and type 2. Type 1...
IBS symptoms can be uncomfortable to experience, but natural home remedies can help to alleviate the pain! Do you have IBS? Irritable bowl syndrome involves abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s quite frequently linked to stress, depression, anxiety, or a history of infections in the intestines. It’s quite possible...
There is currently no cure for multiple sclerosis but there are several drugs and treatments that can slow its progress. These drugs are called disease-modifying and include: (teriflumonide) ( beta-1a) ( beta-1b) ( ) () Novantrone () Plegridy (peg beta-1a) Rebif ( beta-1a) Tecfidera ( ) Tysabri (natalizumab) These...
Nowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, many people know well the phone systems. Having cell phone service is very common as you see people talking on them everywhere you go. Some people rely on cell phone service...
Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your tears fails to provide enough tears to lubricate and nourish the front part of the eye. Nowadays, people tend to frequently use computers, smartphones and other digital devices. All of these activities make great influence on eyes. According to...
Toothache, also known as dental pain is a pain in or around our tooth or their supporting structures caused by dental diseases or pain referred to the teeth by non-dental diseases. it may impact sleep, eating, and other daily activities when is is severe. Causes of Tooth Pain The...
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is an inflammation of the skin (dermatitis).It causes itchy, red, swollen and cracked skin. clear liquids may come from affected areas, which thicken over time.While this can happen at any age, it usually starts in childhood, and the severity of the...
Men often shave their beards, so it is important for them to choose a good razor. Men also have a lot of requirements for razors. High-performance razors can offer safety and convenience. It is not easy for a man to choose a good razor. How do men choose a...
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that accelerates the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to accumulate on the surface of the skin quickly. Extra skin cells Often form itchy and painful scales and red patches on skin. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that often happens over...
According to the world health organization, 27 percent of people worldwide suffer from sleep disorders. Among this, the working population is even more at 65 percent. Among the people diagnosed with insomnia or insomnia disorder, more than half of them are accompanied by various mental and psychological diseases of varying severity. Good...
Plaque psoriasis is a painful and potentially embarrassing condition in which the skin produces too many cells. This overproduction leads to patches of thick, scaly skin that flakes and is frequently itchy. It’s possible to regulate the symptoms of plaque psoriasis, but as a chronic condition, it will continue...
Irritable bowel syndrome can have a very negative impact on your lifestyle. The condition can turn an otherwise lovely day on its head. The sad part is that the condition has no known cure since a variety of factors can cause it. These factors include diet, stress, previous intestinal...
Dealing with cancer is difficult, but when the verdict is pancreatic cancer, the survival rate is only 25 percent for the first five years after the diagnosis. Like all other cancers, staging occurs from the beginning. The oncologist will base the stages upon various factors, such as if the...
Tooth decay can happen to the best of us, but educating yourself on this potentially painful dental condition can help you prevent it in the first place. Here are seven important terms that relate to tooth decay: Cavities Cavities are holes in the teeth caused by tooth decay. Left...
Cystic fibrosis is a chronic condition that causes recurring, persistent lung infections that progressively limit your ability to breathe. Approximately 30,000 people in the United States are currently living with cystic fibrosis, with about 1,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Every state in the US is now required to...
As a chronic inflammatory disease, asthma affects the breathing airways and is characterized by recurring symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Physicians diagnose this chronic inflammatory disease based upon the symptoms exhibited by patients and their responses to various forms of treatment over a period of...
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition primarily characterized by chronic widespread pain that lasts for at least three months. It is considered a rheumatic disease because the pain is musculoskeletal, meaning it occurs mostly in muscles and joints. Although it is a patient’s pain that often brings him or her to...
The butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck is called your thyroid. When the cells in your thyroid gland become abnormal, this can lead to thyroid cancer. Causes of Thyroid Cancer The exact causes of thyroid cancer are not yet clear, however, all cancer is caused by genetic...
The sciatic nerve runs along the spine and back of the legs and can cause pain and discomfort when inflamed or irritated, a set of symptoms known as sciatica. It is not uncommon to experience sciatica, at least in a mild form, at some point in your life. This...
Glaucoma is a family of eye diseases that slowly reduce vision capabilities by damaging the optic nerve that controls sight. The most common form of glaucoma involves a heightened level of pressure on the eye because the fluids in the eye are not draining because ducts have been clogged;...
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by lapsing into a deep sleep in seconds, regardless of what is going on. It comes with difficult-to-manage symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, disrupted nocturnal sleep, and cataplexy, a condition where sudden weakness affects the body, in part or in whole. Additionally, the entire...
Admitting to your family that you’re struggling with an eating disorder is difficult, but opening up to your closest loved ones can make the recovery process much easier. If you’re unsure of how you should start this conversation with your relatives, use these suggestions to navigate through any potential difficulties....
Chest colds, also known as acute bronchitis, are quite common in the winter months, when the population heads indoors to get out of the low temperatures—the viruses and bacteria responsible for such infections thrive in areas of close contact. The specific type of infection plays a large role in...
It’s pretty normal for people to experience colds during the year due to severe changes in climate and environment, among other factors. Even those who have received their flu shot aren’t entirely guaranteed protected from getting sick, although getting your shot each season is still highly advisable! For some,...
Menopause, the process of a woman’s body ceasing menstruation, is a natural event that every woman’s body goes through. It can happen naturally or can surgically be started for a woman through the removal of her ovaries and or uterus. When it happens naturally, it usually occurs in women between the ages...
Tinnitus is recognized as ringing in the ears. It is a common problem that is estimated to affect around 1 in 5 people. Tinnitus is not considered a condition, but instead is a symptom of an underlying condition. For example, it often occurs with hearing loss. It is also common for...
Liver damage in the form of liver disease is one of the few diseases that has an incidence rate that continues to climb annually. The femur is the longest bone in the human body, the aorta is the largest artery, and the largest and heaviest internal organ is the liver....