Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate gland grow out of control. There are often no early prostate cancer symptoms, but some men have urinary symptoms and discomfort. Prostate cancer treatment options are surgery, chemotherapy, cryothera...
Dr.Robert Atkins addressed his own weight condition from a diet he read in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Realizing the benefits of the diet he followed Atkins later popularized the idea as The Atkins Diet in a series of books, sta...
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid disease) is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. The inadequate functioning of the thyroid gland can slow the intellectual functions. In addition to the memory disorders,...
Hangover (veisalgia) describes the amount of painful physical effects following thick intake of drugs, especially intoxicating beverages. A hangover is caused by a combination of the poisonous byproduct of alcohol metabolism (acetaldehyde), dehydrat...
Hangover is a condition that takes place, when a person indulges in over consumption of alcohol or some other drug. In medical terms, it is known as veisalgia. Talking about the causes of hangover, alcoholism is the main factor that can be held resp...
Also called: Bronchopneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, usually caused by an infection. Three common causes are bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can also get pneumonia by accidentally inhaling a liquid or chemical. People most at ris...
Best Life Diet is a healthy diet and lifestyle based on the book “Bob Greene’s The Best Life Diet” by author Bob Greene. Bob Greene is Oprah Winfrey's personal trainer. "The Best Life Diet" emphasizes the importance of routine exercise regimen...
Patients who undergo elective surgery who are not under good control should postpone their procedures to allow proper administration of medication. In emergencies, this delay may not be possible, so asthma therapy may have to be given intravenously...
Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs, which can cause painful respiration (also called pleuritic chest pain) and other symptoms. Pleurisy can be generated by a va...
Fever refers to an elevation in body temperature. Technically, any body temperature above the normal oral measurement of 98.6 F (37 C) or the normal rectal temperature of 99 F (37.2 C) is considered to be elevated. However, these are averages, and y...
Strap throat is very common among kids and teens. Symptoms of strap throat include fever, stomach pain, and red, swollen tonsils. Strap throat usually requires treatment with antibiotics. With the proper medical care — along with plenty of rest an...
Clearly, there is a close relationship between sinus disease and asthma. Patients with active sinus disease may suffer repeated worsening of their asthma. These flare ups may be partly due to mucus dripping into the throat and windpipe, causing coug...