Most of us do not describe headaches according to medical classifications. We usually cannot say with certainty whether we are experiencing a tension-type headache, cluster headache or migraine. Instead most people describe the pain by the nature of the pain (for example a throbbing headache), the location of the pain >> Read More ...
Although rabies has posed a threat to animals and humans for centuries, the development of a vaccine in 1885 has greatly reduced the threat of human rabies especially in recent times. There are only about 2 to 3 cases of human rabies in the United States every year. However, popular media has ignited a fear that the rabies >> Read More ...
Yaws is not a widely known disease and does not occur in the USA but this does not make it insignificant to Americans. With global travel patterns yaws should be a concern for every traveler and in particular for children. It can be transmitted through direct skin contact and may lead to severe disfigurement and >> Read More ...
Poor wound healing may occur in a number of situation but it is of particular concern to diabetics especially when it occurs on the legs. Due to the nature of the disease, diabetics may find that a minor injury with a small wound can rapidly progress into large ulcers and serious infections. Most diabetics are concerned >> Read More ...
The lining of the mouth cavity is prone to quick drying for several reasons. It is exposed to the external environment when the mouth is opened, subjected to moving air when breathing through the mouth or talking and it does not have a waterproof layer like the skin to prevent moisture loss. However, the body has >> Read More ...
Human vision is not limited to what we can see in front of us. Our eyes have the ability to see, albeit not as clearly, as much as 100 to 110 degrees on either side when we look straight ahead. We often take this side vision for granted and do not even detect when it is gradually lost until the loss is severe. However, it >> Read More ...
The scalp, like skin anywhere on the body, is prone to infections from many different types of infectious agents. Fungal and bacterial infections are by far the most common. The scalp is in fact more at risk of an infection at times. A combination of factors like unwashed hair, overactive oil glands, harsh hair treatments, >> Read More ...
Diarrhea by its very nature usually means uncontrolled bowel movements to some degree. However, there are instances where diarrhea can be considered severe to the point that even this drastically impaired bowel control appears to be totally lost. It leads to people soiling their clothing and surroundings before they can >> Read More ...
The fingers are the main appendages that makes physical contact with our environment, possibly more than any other part of the body. The fingers allow us to touch and feel, feed ourselves and carry out a host of daily tasks that are required for our physiological, social and economic needs. However, it also is in >> Read More ...
There is still some debate whether vitamin E supplementation is necessary or not. The conflicting reports sometimes make it seem like vitamin E is not as necessary for health and wellbeing as other vitamins. However, this is untrue. Vitamin E plays an important role in the body and deficiencies will lead to a host of >> Read More ...
