Most of us consider hunger to be the rumblings of the stomach with strong contractions and an insatiable desire to eat but hunger actually starts well before these symptoms arise. While hunger is not a disease, like any physiological state that signifies a need, there will be accompanying signs and symptoms that can >> Read More ...
While the skin on the hands is continuous with the rest of the body, it often does have to contend with greater environmental stresses as we touch a range of objects and substances throughout the day. Some can be an irritants, others can cause tissue damage and a few may also be allergens. Itchy fingers with or without a >> Read More ...
The eye is the most delicate exposed tissue in the body, protected mainly by the eyelids which in itself are thin skin folds. It is exposed to a range of mechanical, chemical and electromagnetic factors in the course of a day and can be easily injured or infected. The cornea is the outer transparent layer through which >> Read More ...
What is SARS? Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral infection that causes a contagious respiratory illness which can lead to death. It should not be confused with the bird flu or swine flu which are also viral infections but caused by different strains of the influenza virus which are related to the seasonal >> Read More ...
Athlete’s foot is one of the most common fungal infections of the skin affecting 70% of the global population at some time in their life. It is more common in males and occurs more frequently after puberty, with the prevalence increasing as a person gets older. Athlete’s foot is not a severe or serious >> Read More ...
With the prevalence of coronary artery disease in the developed world, we are all accustomed to serious conditions whenever these arteries are diseased or damaged. The coronary arteries carries blood to the heart muscle. If it is diseased in any way then the heart will ultimately be affected to some degree. Most of us are >> Read More ...
We all sometimes feel sleepy during the day especially in the late afternoon as we wind up a tiring day at work. Even intense boredom can cause sleepiness as does long hours of studying. These episodes of daytime sleepiness are not common and not abnormal. It happens every now and then and is usually a result of the >> Read More ...
We often think of eyestrain and headaches with prolonged computer use but it can also affect other parts of the body particularly the neck, upper back and upper limb. In a modern world where prolonged computer use is part of daily life, both at work and at home, arm problems related to computer use has become common. Most >> Read More ...
We all experience goosebumps when we are feeling cold or have a sudden fright but there are times when this otherwise normal reaction of the skin may in fact be abnormal. It can be considered as a symptom of some disease. Goosebumps have derived its name from the tiny bumps that form on the skin of a goose when its >> Read More ...
Humans have a limited capacity to see in the dark when compared to some other mammals. This limited capacity is not something that most of us bother with as artificial lighting has largely negated the associated impairment of functioning at night. However, when this nighttime eyesight ability starts to decline then it >> Read More ...
