Waking up with a stomachache is not uncommon and there may be specific reasons why it occurs at night or when we sleep. While we may all experience the odd stomachache or bout of indigestion at night that can affect our normal sleep pattern, recurring sleep-related stomach symptoms should be investigated. Some of the upper >> Read More ...
Few edible additives has been at the center of research and media reports in recent years as much as sugar. This white substance that we often take for granted is no known to be associated with a host of health risks that can lead to diseases, some of which are fatal. There is also evidence that sugar use may be linked to >> Read More ...
With new viral outbreaks like SARS (2002-2004) and the swine flu (2009) suddenly causing multiple deaths across the globe, any new virus that emerges among humans is naturally a cause for concern. One of the more recent such viruses is MERS (2012). It has some similarities to SARS and like other viruses it has been traced >> Read More ...
Oral and genital herpes are well known viral infections caused by two types of the same virus known as the herpes simplex virus. There is no cure for this viral infection and it affects people throughout the world. However, antiviral drugs can manage the condition in terms of duration and >> Read More ...
Symptoms associated with computer use is becoming common place these days due to the widespread use of interactive electronic devices both at home and at work. Headaches associated with computer use is one such common symptom. It is not always due to the computer itself as it is due to poor practices on part of the user, >> Read More ...
Most of us look at the eyebrows as a patch of hair that has an aesthetic purpose and it is often shaped for cosmetic purposes. Although the exact purpose of the eyebrows is not conclusively understood, it is believed to be prevent water or sweat from falling on to the eyes itself. For most people its function is of little >> Read More ...
Seafood allergies are among the more common food allergies. It affects between 2% to 3% of the American population although this figure may be higher as mild seafood allergies are not always reported. Not all seafood allergies are mild and some can even be life-threatening. With a severe type of allergic reaction known as >> Read More ...
It is not uncommon for vomiting to occur with excessive alcohol intake, especially in a person who is not accustomed to consuming alcohol. Often it is a minor problem that just requires bed rest and plenty of fluids. Sometimes it can be a sign of a very serious underlying problem that culminate in >> Read More ...
Coronary artery disease affects almost 40% of the American population but only 1 out of 4 people experience any complications with symptoms. A large number of people do not even know they have coronary artery disease and are at risk of complications like a heart attack. Fortunately routine screening in high risk groups has >> Read More ...
There are many eye conditions that can lead to loss of vision, either partial or complete. Cataracts and macular degeneration are two relatively common eye disorders that lead to impaired vision. Another condition is retinitis pigmentosa which is rare but nevertheless a cause of >> Read More ...
