The stomach is constantly emptying after meals to slowly release partially digested food into the small intestine. This is a normal part of digestion. When the stomach is empty for long periods and if the blood glucose levels are low, we feel this emptiness as the sensation of hunger. However, sometimes this empty stomach >> Read More ...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is estimated to affect about 1 to 2 million Americans. It not only affects a person’s quality of life but one type of IBD is also be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Despite its name, inflammatory bowel disease may not only affect the bowels (small or large >> Read More ...
As with any cancer, early diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer can save lives. Over 200,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year and it causes approximately 15,000 deaths annually. In fact, ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in American >> Read More ...
Exercise has a host of benefits on health and wellbeing. However, it can cause certain symptoms and even trigger or aggravate certain conditions in some people. Headaches are one such example. Exercise may trigger headaches that are due to other conditions or even cause certain types of >> Read More ...
The human body has to main the internal temperature at a relatively constant rate to sustain life. This ideal temperature for the body is approximately 37ºC (100.4ºF) but can be as low as 36ºC (97ºF) for adults. Any temperature from 38ºC (100.5ºF) and higher is considered to be a temperature. On the other extreme >> Read More ...
There are many possible causes of diarrhea but among children, viral diarrhea tends to be the most common. It is usually self-limiting meaning that it resolves within a few day and does not lead to complications in most cases. However, dehydration from diarrhea is still the number one cause of death among infants and >> Read More ...
There are many types of depression and various causes and triggers. A change in season may not seem like a possible cause of this serious mental health disorder but it can cause a type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Seasonal changes can also aggravate pre-existing depression and other mental >> Read More ...
The human ear requires earwax to function properly and prevent certain ear problems. However, sometimes earwax is sometimes mistaken for dirt. It is incorrectly associated with poor hygiene and many people try to clean it out. This can cause a number of ear problems. Sometimes interfering with earwax can also cause it to >> Read More ...
Veins carry blood away from different areas of the body and transport it back to the heart. The movement of blood in some veins, particularly in the limbs, can become sluggish and even obstructed by a blood clot. This can cause a host of problems, both at the site where the clot forms and even sometimes in the vital organs >> Read More ...
Anorexia nervosa is among the more common eating disorders seen throughout the world. It is most common in developed nations. Most of us think of the extremely emaciated body as being the typical sign of anorexia. This is accompanied by other signs and symptoms indicative of poor nutrition, such as pale skin, thinning hair >> Read More ...
