The brain is still considered to be the most complex organ in the body for the various functions that it carries out. The exact way in which it works to carry out these functions is still not fully understood. However, without the brain working at its peak, we may experience problems with concentration, memory, >> Read More ...
There is renewed interest in the immune system as we have come to realize that drugs do not offer all the options in maintaining health. There has never before been such a concern about the possibilities of new microbes that could cause pandemics or about the rise in cancers across the globe. Medical science has repeatedly >> Read More ...
Cancer treatments are among the more well funded and extensively researched areas of medicine as the incidence of certain cancers increases across the globe. Almost everyday there are new breakthroughs on different aspects of cancer treatment for specific cancers and at times there is also significant misinformation about >> Read More ...
With one-third of Americans being overweight or obese, a flabby belly is not an uncommon sight these days. Many people consider weight gain to be a consequence of aging but it is not. Obesity affects all ages and childhood obesity is a worrying occurrence that is on the rise in the United States. Understanding why belly >> Read More ...
We all experience digestive problems at some point in life This is often due to overeating and indigestion which quickly passes after few hours or infection like the stomach flu which eases within few days. However, for some people digestion problems is a daily problem and can cause severe discomfort after eating. This >> Read More ...
Over the past few years there has been a lot of media attention about the dangers of salt in foods. It is known that a high salt intake can contribute to high blood pressure which may in time lead to heart attacks and strokes. However, this has not stemmed the availability of foods with a high salt content. The Food and >> Read More ...
Superbugs have been growing a health concern for several years as more microbes become resistant to drugs. New-generation antibiotics and antivirals have been constantly filling the gap where older antibiotics and antivirals fall short. Sometimes a cocktail of drugs has been needed. However, it was always known that >> Read More ...
Seat toilets are considered the norm in Western nations but it has now become apparent that the sitting position to pass stool may not be ideal. In contrast the squatting toilets predominantly seen in Eastern nations may offer an advantage for position of the lower parts of the bowels that allows for stool to pass out more >> Read More ...
Almost 1 in 10 American women of reproductive age have a problem falling pregnant and carrying the baby to term. Among couples who are experiencing problems in conceiving a baby, 40% of cases are due to male infertility. Globally, infertility is one the rise in most developed nations. There are a number of difference >> Read More ...
What is allergic rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis is a condition where the nasal lining becomes inflamed due to allergies. It typically presents with a runny nose, stuffy nose, watery red eyes and with bouts of sneezing. Allergic rhinitis occurs when the immune system reacts to the presence of allergens which make contact with >> Read More ...
