October 20, 2008
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease takes its name from the mesothelium, which is the lining that covers most of the...
September 7, 2008
While the severe hyperthyroid condition called "Thyroid Storm" is not common, both patients with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism have the potential for experiencing this potentially...
July 10, 2008
Diabetes is fast becoming a national epidemic. In order for individuals to get the disease under control, they should work closely with their doctors and track their own glucose...
May 28, 2008
Thyroid Nodules affect about 10% of the population and the vast majority of them are benign. Malignancy is a possibility, however, and so it is important to have them evaluated...
April 30, 2008
Thyroid nodules (small tumorlike growths) are common and according to medical statistics, only 5% of them are found to be malignant. While thyroid cancer is relatively rare, more...
February 19, 2008
How Dr. James Lind discovered the treatment for scurvy, the mysterious and fearful disease known to man in the 15th century. By a flash of a genius he made the Salisbury a famous...
January 30, 2008
MRSA is a frightening type of staph bacteria, since it is one of the "superbugs," or bacteria that cause severe infections that are resistant to traditional antibiotics....
January 30, 2008
What is Group B Streptococcus? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a very common bacterium. It occurs naturally in many people, from babies to the elderly, and typically causes no...
January 30, 2008
What is Group B Strep (GBS)? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a very common bacterium. It occurs naturally in many people, from babies to the elderly, and typically causes no harm...
January 24, 2008
The name "inflammatory bowel disease" tells us that it is a disease in the bowel (which may be the large or small intestine) due to inflammation, usually without known...
January 23, 2008
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is an extremely drug-resistant bacterium, also known as a superbug. A form of staph, the MRSA bacteria can be spread by touching...
January 22, 2008
Graves' Disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder, that requires treatment by medical professionals. The disease causes the thyroid gland to produce excessive amounts of hormone,...
January 18, 2008
Some statistics estimate that over three million Americans suffer from Grave's Disease. This thyroid disorder that causes hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid), is caused by an...
January 15, 2008
The TSH blood lab test, which is used to monitor thyroid function, can detect thyroid hormone imbalances sooner than any other test of thyroid function. It is not a thyroid hormone,...
December 21, 2007
Learn how doctors can diagnose mesothelioma cancer, it is very difficult process but can be achieved.
December 19, 2007
Know the difference among the types of mesothelioma cancer. Mesothelioma type is classified according to the position of the tumor.
December 7, 2007
There are main three options for getting mesothelioma cancer treated: surgery, drugs (chemotherapy) and radiation (radiotherapy).
December 4, 2007
Blood lab tests are extremely valuable diagnostic tools. Patients who have blood lab tests ordered for them should receive copies of the results and should learn how to interpret...
November 27, 2007
Sjogren's Syndrome is one of many autoimmune diseases that result from the immune system mistakenly recognizing a natural part of our bodies as an invader or enemy. In the case...
November 6, 2007
Everyone occasionally experiences feeling overwhelmed or out of touch. Yoga has an amazing ability to help train your mind and body to stay in the present and live peacefully.
November 3, 2007
Millions of women in the U.S. are given bone drugs to prevent osteoporosis. With the simple steps given here, you can take care of your bones without taking dangerous drugs. By...
October 30, 2007
While there are other types of adrenal insufficiency that fall under the category of "Addison's disease", the most common type is autoimmune adrenalitis. This articles helps us...
October 26, 2007
Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disorder and is more common in patients who already suffer from other types of autoimmune diseases. The steps in this article help us to recognize...
October 18, 2007
Rheumatoid Arthritis affects an estimated 2.1 million Americans. There are signs, symptoms and diagnostic tests that can identify this chronic and sometimes debilitating form of...
October 9, 2007
Autoimmune thyroid diseases affect millions of Americans and cause some people to experience hypothyroidism or a low functioning thyroid and others to experience hyperthyroidism...
October 3, 2007
Hypothyroidism is a common health disorder that causes concerning symptoms and that can potentially lead to other serious health problems if it is not diagnosed and treated. More...
June 22, 2007
Many people don‘t realize that basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer. Fortunately, it is easy to diagnose and easy to treat if caught early. Here are a few...
April 11, 2007
Nobody wants to get a bad pimple on the face. When we emerge from adolescence, we look forward to having far fewer prominent or unsightly blemishes and red marks on our faces. ...
April 5, 2007
Itchy, sore, unhappy-looking patches of skin - we all want to hide them as best we can, not to mention make them less itchy and sore for the sake of our own comfort and sanity. ...
April 4, 2007
Few people announce to the world that they have psoriasis. But if you think you're the only one with red, flaky patches of skin, look around the coffee shop or restaurant - chances...
March 12, 2007
Maybe you just had your first migraine and you never want to have another, or maybe you've suffered migraines for years and gave up on the medical community a long time ago. Whatever...
March 12, 2007
Remember that worst headache of my life? Did you dismiss it as an unpleasant anomaly, only to suffer another similarly awful headache some time later? You might be one of...
March 6, 2007
As we sneeze and sniffle our way through the flu season, those of us who got the flu probably wish we had done more to prevent it. Those of use who have thus far avoided the...
February 28, 2007
Many people use the term "flu" to refer to everything from a stomach virus to a bad cold, but true flu (or influenza) is in a league of its own, annually taking the lives...
February 20, 2007
Lou Gehrig's disease is a common name for the debilitating neurodegenerative disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is the disease that forced...
February 13, 2007
It's everyone's worst nightmare and it's happening to you. If you have just received a scary medical diagnosis, you are undoubtedly still reeling. Here are a few...
February 12, 2007
Though mesothelioma is a fairly rare cancer, several thousands of Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer each year - a rate that is expected to grow before it subsides. ...
November 13, 2006
Diabetes is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in the United States. According to research, one out of every four people has either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Of those...
September 18, 2006
Many of us are familiar with the symptoms of diabetes as they would manifest in an adult. Here is a list of symptoms that will help you to detect diabetes in a child:
Frequent...
September 14, 2006
Insulin, which is produced in the pancreas, helps the body's cells convert glucose into energy. People who suffer from Type 1 diabetes do not produce enough insulin while those...
September 1, 2006
Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by persistent high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that requires diagnosis. It is...
September 1, 2006
There are two main types of diabetes:
Type 1: This is when your body makes little or no insulin.
Type 2: This is when your body produces insulin but your cells do not use it...
September 1, 2006
You will have to deal with many things when you are diagnosed with diabetes. This includes your emotions, your diet, your exercise program, your insulin and monitoring your blood...
