The Increase and Influence of Appetite

The craving for alcohol amongst certain people is so intense that it simply wipes out any other thought. The more they have, the more they desire, until their appetite for alcohol becomes really excessive and ultimately effects their health and well being. A fact accompanying consistent drinking sticks out so conspicuously that questioning it is [...]

Understanding Prostate Cancer

Cancer of the prostrate gland is considered the 4th most widely occurring cause of death. Prostrate cancer leads to difficulties in urination and associated complications. Introduction: Only males have a prostate, a glandular organ. It encircles the stem of the bladder and the foremost section of the urethra and provides a discharge to the semen. [...]

Healthy vs. Diseased Nails

By taking a look at fingers, the personal hygiene of an individual can be gauged. Fingernails mirror whether a person is healthy or sick, and often point to the causative factors behind the disease. Introduction: At the extremity of each finger point, nails are present on the dorsal side. The chief role of nails is [...]

Piles (Hemorrhoids) – In Brief

Piles or hemorrhoids is a swelling, which occurs inside or outside the anal opening. There are many factors that cause piles and depending on the symptoms, treatment is resorted to. What Exactly are Piles? Piles are the enlargement of radicles of the rectal veins in the anal canal. Hemorrhoids is the medical word for piles. [...]

The Types, Causes, and Treatments for Hernia

A hernia can be a very painful injury as well as difficult to repair. It is best to prevent this type of injury through diet, weight control, and exercise but if it does occur, there are both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. This article discusses the different types of hernia and how they occur and [...]

What Causes Food Poisoning and How to Prevent It

Food poisoning is something that food preparers and servers must be constantly on guard for. Food poisoning is caused by either bacteria or toxic chemicals that are ingested. Here, we look at the different types of bacteria that cause food poisoning and what can be done to prevent food poisoning. Any time you eat in [...]

What causes bad breath?

Bad breath can affect any one of us and its occurrence can be very embarrassing. Bad breath is not necessarily caused by poor hygiene. While poor oral hygiene is one cause, there are many other possible causes for offensive breath odor described here. There are many reasons for bad breath and they are not only [...]

Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment

Lower back pain can be a symptom of many underlying causes. Injury is one reason for backache but there are diseases such as cancer that can create the pain too. We explore some of the underlying reasons for lower back pain. Lower back pain is a predominant problem among the people of today’s modern societies. [...]

Understanding Food Poisoning

Most of us have been victims of food poisoning some time or the other. This article talks about the basics of food poisoning, what causes it and how to prevent it. What is food poisoning? Any food or drink consumed, which contains the pathogenic micro organism or their toxins or any poisonous chemical can cause [...]

The Scope of Neurology

How neurologists make a difference in the society and help people for their problems. A neurological examination examines the patient completely and gives an accurate diagnosis to a multitude of diseases and conditions otherwise unseen. When a patient has a medical problem that points to the brain or the nervous system, he is referred to [...]

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